n need to return to the radiologist for additional mammograms and x-rays.-An oncologist is a cancer specialist who treats you after diagnosis is confirmed and after surgery performed. If no surgery is needed then the oncologist treats you from the beginning. An oncologist treats the whole body with hormone therapy and/or chemotherapy to prevent recurrence.-You may need to see a radiotherapist. The radiotherapist handles the radiation treatment. -A plastic surgeon may be required for breast reconstruction.The patients have time to find best quality doctors without the situation worsening.You can find a good cancer specialist in the following ways:-National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organization (NABCO)-National Cancer Institute (NCI) (800-4-CANCER)-American Cancer Society (800-ACS-2345)-American College of Surgeons (1-312-664-4050)-Breast cancer hotlines-Call best hospital in region-Local womens health groups-Call a clergyman or social worker at a mental health institution-Friends, relatives and colleagues are valuable sources of information in this regard.After compiling a list of doctors, it is important to verify their credentials.- These include training, experience, hospital affiliation, peer recognition.-Credentials can be checked by consulting medical directories, public libraries, the county medical society, or medical libraries.-The Internet is also a valuable resource for checking credentials. Consult these organizations online-The National Library of Medicine, The National Cancer Institute PDQ- It is important to be treated in those hospitals that are especially excellent in treating breast cancer. Here are some.-Dana-Faber cancer center in Boston-Memorial-Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in NY-MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houstonbreast cancer is caused by a defect in the genes which permit uncontrolled growth of cellsNo one dies of breast cancer, only of cancers which have spread to other parts of the bodyBreast cancer is ...
