http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2012/03/Articles/ARO_03-12_Feigenberg/Integration-of-modern-imaging-into-the-multidisciplinary-setting--The-radiation-oncology-perspective.aspx<p>A multidisciplinary approach to cancer diagnosis and treatment is vital to optimize care for the cancer patient. Participants in this care include physicians from diverse oncology specialties, including surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, nuclear medicine, genetic counseling, and depending on the tumor type, may also include various others from internal medicine and palliative care. In addition to physicians, there are nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and oncological nurse specialists that are involved in care, including patient navigators, clinic and research coordinators, and data managers as well as patient advocates and social workers.</p>Tuesday, 06 Mar 2012 10:55:25 GMT