Clinical oncology

Clinical oncology relates to any type of cancer treatment that is not surgery. With their unique expertise, clinical oncologists are responsible for prescribing treatment through systemic anticancer therapies like chemotherapy, as well as radiotherapy. In contrast, medical oncologists specialise solely in systemic anticancer therapies. 

Cancer treatment is extremely varied and complex, which means clinical oncologists often work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals including nurses, radiographers, physicists and pharmacists.