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Case manager.A case manager may be a nurse or social worker. They help you navigate the complex medical system. They often help connect patients to health system or community resources. They may also help you work with your insurance company.
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Endocrinologist. This is a healthcare provider who treats diseases related to the glands that make and release hormones. These glands include the thyroid, pineal, adrenal, and pituitary glands.
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Interns, residents, and fellows.These are healthcare providers in training. They can prescribe medicine. But they often work with more experienced healthcare providers called attending healthcare providers.
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Medical oncologist. This is a healthcare provider who diagnoses cancer and treats it with chemotherapy and other medicines.
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Neurologist. This is a healthcare provider who diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
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Neuro-oncologist. This is a healthcare provider who treats tumors of the nervous system. Neuro-oncologists may have training in neurology, medical oncology, neurosurgery, pathology, or radiology.
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Neurosurgeon. This is a surgeon who operates on the brain, spine, and nerves.
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Nurse. This is a healthcare provider who cares for, teaches, and supports patients and families.
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Nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. This is a nurse with special training. The nurse may work with the doctor to manage a patient’s symptoms, adjust medicines, and examine patients. They can often prescribe medicines.
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Physical, occupational, and speech therapists. These are specialists who help patients work on their mobility, strength, and motor skills. They help patients relearn daily tasks, such as language and swallowing skills.
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Physician assistant (PA).These are healthcare providers who help doctors care for you. They can also prescribe medicine.
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Radiation oncologist. This is a healthcare provider who uses radiation to treat cancer.
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Radiation therapist.These specialists help you get ready for radiation therapy and then operate the machine to give you radiation treatments.
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Social workers. These are healthcare providers who have special training in dealing with the social, emotional, and other problems that may come with illness or disability. Social workers help to connect patients and families with resources and support outside the hospital.