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What qualifications should I look for in an Oncologist?

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Carol Bradley Bursack, Nov 4, 2010

Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories."

 

I'm not a medical person, so all I can tell you is what I would look for. I would look for credentials and experience, of course. However, I'd also look for someone who treats the cancer patient as a person and not a "case." One who listens and places value on personal concerns, and, if appropriate, listens to the family. I'd also see if I can find some "word of mouth" feedback from previous or current patients (not always possible unless you already have connections to them).

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Carol

 
 

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