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Oncology careers
Oncology covers cancer diagnosis, systemic therapy and survivorship care. Teams typically work in cancer centres, day units, research institutes and combine oncologist, oncology nurse, clinical pharmacist roles. Compensation ranges from roughly $25,000 to $520,000 a year worldwide.
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Oncology focuses on cancer diagnosis, systemic therapy and survivorship care. Teams work in cancer centres, day units, research institutes and pay ranges from $25,000 to $520,000 a year worldwide.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical |
| Focus | cancer diagnosis, systemic therapy and survivorship care |
| Settings | Cancer centres, Day units, Research institutes |
| Certifications | OCN, MRCP |
| Salary range (USD) | $25,000 – $520,000 |
Roles in this specialty
- Oncologist
- Oncology Nurse
- Clinical Pharmacist
Core procedures and activities
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Tumour board review
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