Radiation Oncologist

Duties and Responsibilities

These medical specialists work with cancer patients in providing them with radiotherapy. They treat non cancerous conditions, monitor patients, organise imaging, run tests. They also plan and manage patient plans. They also work with other specialists and determine the proper amount needed for radiation.

Salary

$285,000 - $477, 807

Education

You will need to have completed medical school. You must also need to be at the top of the class. Interests in mathematics, biology, and physics are preferred. You also need to be licensed and certified. Residency programs need to be completed as well.

Demand for Career

This career is needed to treat cancer. Without these specialists cancer would be worse than it is. They help patients deal with the disease. They also work to cure it and treat it.

Reflection

This career does interest me. I might consider this occupation.

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