Oncologist

Duties and responsibilities:

Some duties for the oncologist is that he must be fully trained in the various types of cancer and the best treatment for each. He may also specialize in and treat only a specific type of cancer. An oncologist is trained to know exactly what to look for regarding the symptoms of cancer. She will know which tests must be conducted in order to make an accurate diagnosis. She will then be able to advise the best treatment for each type of cancer. They care for patients through the entire course of cancer treatment from diagnosis to recovery or death.

Salary:

$257,000 annually

Education:

Oncologist must earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, then the next step is applying for and completing four years of medical school .The requisites in medical schools are stringent and candidates may be required to sit for a test and get good scores before they are accepted. Additional exams may also be administered before a student can start their residency. The specialization may take up to 5 additional years of training. This preparation enables the specialists to have a better understanding of how different treatment options work for each type of cancer.

I thin i can't be an oncologist because is really sad to said an other person that have cancer and is to hard to see their reactions.