When being diagnosed with mesothelioma, during the stage of treatment, you will come across several type of doctors that specialized in certain field. Each member works with you on treatments and overcoming mesothelioma.

The following members that you may come across…

General Practioner – Generally this is your physician. Your physician typically are not an expert in mesothelioma but the practioner serves your medical history to specialists and consultant that will be working with you.

Respiratory Therapist – A member of the team who works with patient with breathing problems.

Pathologist – A member who is an expert in discovering presence of diseases through examinations of fluids and excretions.

Medical Oncologist – A chemotherapy specialist.

Radiation Oncologist – Specialize in radiation therapy.

Thoracic Surgeon – A member that is skilled in performing surgery on hearts, chest, and esophagus.

Radiologist – A specialist in using x-rays, and ultrasound.

Diverse professionals are there to provide care for you and help you overcome mesothelioma.

Speak with your doctor about who you will be meeting to help you overcome mesothelioma