En algún momento durante el tratamiento contra el cáncer o la atención de seguimiento, es posible que necesite buscar un médico nuevo. Hay muchas razones por las que puede necesitarlo. Por ejemplo, si su médico se jubila, si usted o su médico deben mudarse, si cambia su seguro de salud o si cree que usted y su equipo de atención médica no son compatibles.
Tras el diagnóstico del cáncer, deberá elegir al médico que se encargará de su atención. Puede continuar visitando al médico que le diagnosticó el cáncer o puede acudir a otro especialista. A menudo, este médico es un oncólogo. Los oncólogos se especializan en el tratamiento contra el cáncer.
Dr. Robert Miller discusses the impact of online portals for patients at cancer centers and provides some helpful dos and don’ts for using them.
Summer camp can be an amazing experience for kids whose lives have been affected by cancer. Although summer may seem like a long way off, now is the time to start researching and registering for programs.
Summer camps, week-long retreats, or weekend gatherings can be a way for children, adults, and families to come together to experience new adventures, find support, and learn something new about themselves.
At some point during your cancer treatment or follow-up care, you may need to search for a new doctor. There are many reasons why you may need a new doctor. For example, if your doctor retires, if you or your doctor needs to move, if your health insurance changes, or if you do not feel like you and your health care team are a good fit.
Thank you for visiting Cancer.Net, ASCO's patient information website. ASCO welcomes your comments and questions about Cancer.Net and its patient information program. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about the site's content, technical support, and navigation assistance, as well as general contact information.
Please note that ASCO staff cannot answer personal medical questions, give treatment recommendations, or provide direct financial support. Please talk with your doctor about all individual cancer care decisions.
After you are diagnosed with cancer, you will need to choose the doctor who will manage your cancer care. You may continue seeing the doctor who diagnosed you with cancer or you might go to another specialist. Often, this doctor is an oncologist. Oncologists specialize in treating cancer.
