Oncology is the study of cancer. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer.

An oncologist manages a patient’s care throughout the course of the disease. This starts with the diagnosis. His or her role includes:

  • Explaining the cancer diagnosis and stage
  • Talking about all treatment options and his or her preferred choice
  • Delivering quality and compassionate care
  • Helping a patient manage the symptoms and side effects of cancer and cancer treatment.

Different types of doctors often work together to create a patient’s overall treatment plan that combines different types of treatments. For instance, a patient may need treatment with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. For mor information about Oncologists in Cyprus, please click on any of the links below:

Dr. Athanasios Petrou MD, MSc (HPB), PhD