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What is the role of the neurooncologist on the treatment team for brain cancer?
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DavidReardonMD (Physician - Oncology - Hematology/Oncology (Verified) ) - 07 / 08 / 2012
The neuro-oncologist is the quarterback of the neuro-oncology team caring for brain cancer patients. Most neuro-oncologists trained originally as either neurologists, medical oncologists or pediatric oncologists, and then completed additional training in neuro-oncology. The United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties recently initiated formal testing to credential neuro-oncologists.
The neuro-oncology team frequently includes neurosurgeons, radiation therapists, nurses, pychologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, neuro-radiologists and neuropathologists. Each member of the team plays a critical role particularly during different phases of the course of the disease. It is the role of the neuro-oncologist to coordinate this team. In addition the neuro-oncologist typically oversees all chemotherapy and systemic therapies administered for patients. The neuro-oncologist also typically oversees appropriate follow-up and check-ups for patients.
The neuro-oncology team frequently includes neurosurgeons, radiation therapists, nurses, pychologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, neuro-radiologists and neuropathologists. Each member of the team plays a critical role particularly during different phases of the course of the disease. It is the role of the neuro-oncologist to coordinate this team. In addition the neuro-oncologist typically oversees all chemotherapy and systemic therapies administered for patients. The neuro-oncologist also typically oversees appropriate follow-up and check-ups for patients.
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