Types of Doctors

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Regardless of the treatment you choose, you will continue to have PSA tests for monitoring.

Types of Doctors

Below is a list of types of doctors who treat or specialize in prostate cancer (also see Talking With Your Medical Team):

• Medical oncologist. A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and biological therapy. This doctor is often the main health care provider for people with cancer. He or she can also give supportive care and may coordinate treatment given by other specialists.
• Pathologist. A doctor who finds diseases by studying cells and tissue under a microscope. Although you won't personally interact with this doctor, he or she writes up a pathology report, which contains the cancer information from your biopsy or prostate surgery.
• Radiation oncologist. A doctor who specializes in using radiation to treat cancer.
• Urologic oncologist. A doctor who specializes in treating cancers of the urinary system.
• Urologist. A doctor who specializes in diseases of the male urinary system and sex organs.