We help you locate the top doctors in your area that specialize in treating victims of asbestos cancer. These experienced doctors employ the latest cutting edge treatment options available to patients.
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CancerWatchdog can help you locate some of the top asbestos cancer doctors in your area. Select the type of doctor that you are looking for and the location for a doctor on the form on the left.
- Pulmonologist: A pulmonologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases. If the X-ray shows suspicious marks on the lungs, he/she will perform a lung biopsy to determine if the spot is cancerous.
- Pathologist: A doctor who finds diseases by studying cells and tissue under a microscope. This doctor usually analyzes the tissue and cells obtained in the biopsy. Usually 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 surgery.
- Oncologist: A cancer specialist doctor. This doctor will usually determine an accurate diagnosis of the cancer and what stage it is in.
From here the oncologist will determine the next step. If he believes the cancer is operable, you will be referred to a surgeon. If not, he could recommend other treatment options such as Alimta or Cisplatin.
- Thoracic Surgeon: The thoracic surgeon performs chest surgery and may also have specialized training in surgical oncology—the use of surgery to remove cancerous tumors and tissue.
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