A Medical Oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications, such as targeted therapy.

A Surgical Oncologist removes the tumour and nearby tissue during an operation. He or she also performs certain types of biopsies.

A Radiation Oncologist treats cancer using radiation therapy with:

1. IGRT- Image-guided radiation therapy.
2. IMRT-Intensity-modulated radiation therapy.
3. Cyber Knife:- is a frameless robotic radiosurgery system used for treating benign tumors, malignant tumours and other medical conditions.

Other types of oncologists include the following:

A gynecologic oncologist treats gynaecologic cancers, such as uterine cancer and cervical cancer.

A pediatric oncologist treats cancer in children. Some types of cancer occur most often in children and teenagers, such as certain brain tumors, leukemia, osteosarcoma, and Ewing’s sarcoma. But they sometimes occur in adults. In these cases, an adult may decide to work with a pediatric oncologist.

A hematologist-oncologist diagnoses and treats blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

There are many types of cancer treatment. The types of treatment that you receive will depend on the type of cancer you have and how advanced it is. Some people with cancer will have only one treatment. But most people have a combination of treatments, such as surgery with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. When you need treatment for cancer, you have a lot to learn and think about. It is normal to feel overwhelmed and confused. But, talking with your doctor and learning about the types of treatment you may have can help you feel more in control.