Multiple Myeloma Basics

Your Care Team

Managing cancer is a team effort and may involve different healthcare professionals, who contribute to your health in different ways. Below we’ve provided an overview of different members of your
care team; although there are many others, we’ve noted here.

Understanding who does what can help you be more proactive in your care and coordinate your follow-ups. You can also track the contact information of members of your care team by clicking on the My Contacts toggle button below.

Do You Know the Members of Your Healthcare Team?

  • Thoracic Oncologist

    Doctor who specializes in cancers within the chest area.

  • Patient

    Ultimate decision maker in care with life expertise.

  • Care Support Partner

    Care Partner

    Person who cares for someone who is ill.

  • Medical Oncologist

    Medical Oncologist

    Doctor who coordinates cancer care with healthcare team.

  • Primary Care Physician

    Primary Care Physician

    Doctor who coordinates your overall care as gatekeeper.

  • Pathologist

    Pathologist

    Doctor that evaluates cells and tissues to provide diagnosis and stage of cancer.

  • Diagnostic Radiologist

    Diagnostic Radiologist

    Doctor that performs imaging tests to screen/diagnose (e.g. x-ray, MRI, ultrasound).

  • Surgical Oncologist

    Surgical Oncologist

    Doctor who performs surgical procedures.

  • Radiation Oncologist

    Radiation Oncologist

    Doctor who uses radiation therapy to shrink/eliminate tumors.

  • Pulmonologist

    Pulmonologist

    Doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases and cancers of the lungs and respiratory tract.

  • Pharmacist

    Pharmacist

    Fills prescriptions and provides education on how to take medications.

  • Nurse

    Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

    Provides coordination of care, education, and counseling to help manage your care.

  • Genetic Specialist

    Genetic Specialist

    Evaluates risk of certain conditions and provides support that can help with treatment planning.

  • Social Worker

    Social Worker

    Problem solvers that connect you to community resources and mental health counseling.

  • Psychologist

    Psychologist/
    Psychiatrist

    Helps you manage emotions and adaptations to life changes.

  • Physician Assistant

    Physician Assistant

    Perform services such as exams, education and prescribing medication.

  • Respiratory Therapist

    Respiratory Therapist

    Works with patients who have breathing issues.

  • Dietitian

    Dietitian/
    Nutritionist

    Nutrition expert that helps manage eating and hydration needs.

Do You Know the Members of Your Healthcare Team?

  • Patient

    Ultimate decision maker in care with life expertise.

  • Care Support Partner

    Care Partner

    Person who cares for someone who is ill.

  • Thoracic Oncologist

    Doctor who specializes in cancers within the chest area.

  • Medical Oncologist

    Medical Oncologist

    Doctor who coordinates cancer care with healthcare team.

  • Primary Care Physician

    Primary Care Physician

    Doctor who coordinates your overall care as gatekeeper.

  • Pathologist

    Pathologist

    Doctor that evaluates cells and tissues to provide diagnosis and stage of cancer.

  • Diagnostic Radiologist

    Diagnostic Radiologist

    Doctor that performs imaging tests to screen/diagnose (e.g. x-ray, MRI, ultrasound).

  • Surgical Oncologist

    Surgical Oncologist

    Doctor who performs surgical procedures.

  • Radiation Oncologist

    Radiation Oncologist

    Doctor who uses radiation therapy to shrink/eliminate tumors.

  • Pulmonologist

    Pulmonologist

    Doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases and cancers of the lungs and respiratory tract.

  • Pharmacist

    Pharmacist

    Fills prescriptions and provides education on how to take medications.

  • Nurse

    Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

    Provides coordination of care, education, and counseling to help manage your care.

  • Genetic Specialist

    Genetic Specialist

    Evaluates risk of certain conditions and provides support that can help with treatment planning.

  • Social Worker

    Social Worker

    Problem solvers that connect you to community resources and mental health counseling.

  • Psychologist

    Psychologist/
    Psychiatrist

    Helps you manage emotions and adaptations to life changes.

  • Physician Assistant

    Physician Assistant

    Perform services such as exams, education and prescribing medication.

  • Respiratory Therapist

    Respiratory Therapist

    Works with patients who have breathing issues.

  • Dietitian

    Dietitian/
    Nutritionist

    Nutrition expert that helps manage eating and hydration needs.

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