Admin. Oncologist Salary - Oncology Career Guide for 2016. Salary Voice. 15 May 2014. Web

Career Reflection
●We were surprised by how much educations Oncologists must have and how costly the education is
●We do not think we would enjoy having a job as an oncologist because of the amount death they face
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Pros:
●Get to help people get through cancer
●Seeing people overcome cancer is a huge plus
●Can comfort people in a hard times
Cons:
●Education can be very expensive
●Can get very connected with patients but at some point they may not make it
●Being surrounded by sickness every day can be hard to deal with
/ References
●Admin. "Oncologist Salary - Oncology Career Guide for 2016." Salary Voice. 15 May 2014. Web. 10 Oct. 2016.
●MPAff, Clese Erikson, Edward Salsberg MPA, Gaetano Forte BA, and Suanna Bruinooge BA And. "Clese Erikson." Future Supply and Demand for Oncologists : Challenges to Assuring Access to Oncology Services. 01 Mar. 2007. Web. 10 Oct. 2016.
●"Salary: Hematologist/Oncologist." Glassdoor. Web. 10 Oct. 2016.
●"What Does It Take to Become an Oncologist? - , () - University of Colorado Health." University of Colorado Health. Web. 10 Oct. 2016.
●"Oncology Doctor: Salary, Job Duties and Education Requirements."Study.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2016. / Oncology

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Background Information
Medical professionals who practice oncology are called Cancer specialists or oncologists. These oncologists have several specific roles. They help in diagnosis of the cancer, help in staging the cancer and grading the aggressive nature of the cancer.The field of oncology has three major areas:
●A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications, such as targeted therapy.
●A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during an operation. He or she also performs certain types of biopsies.
●A radiation oncologist treats cancer using radiation therapy.
This approach is helpful because cancer treatment frequently involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
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All oncology doctors must complete an undergraduate degree program, four years of medical school and a residency or fellowship program that is two to four years, depending on oncology specialty.
During medical school oncologists must also earn their MD (Medical Doctor) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic) degree.
Two colleges in California that offer the most appropriate schooling for oncology are Stanford University and Duke University.
The average price for oncology schooling usually averages at around $32,000 for a public college.
Job Responsibilities
An oncologist sees patients care from the cancer analysis throughout the course of the disease. The oncologist's role includes the following:
● Explaining the cancer diagnosis and stage to the patient
●Discussing all relevant treatment options and the oncologist’s recommendations
●Delivering high-quality, compassionate care
●Helping the patient manage cancer related pain and other symptoms or treatment side effects / Employment Stats
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment for all physicians and surgeons, including medical oncologists, will grow 18% over the 2012-2022 decade, which is much faster than average for all occupations. Demand for physicians is expected to increase due to a growing aging population.
●The starting salary for an experienced hematologist/medical oncologist is $317,000, average salary is about $369,753
●There are a total of 14,649 oncologists in the United States there are 1,414 people employed in California
●The state with the largest number of onocologits: California -1,414
New York -1,406
●Male 65%, Female 35%
License and Certificates
●Additionally, practicing oncologists must earn a certification. The requirements include a previous certification of internal medicine, completing a fellowship program, and passing a certification exam.
●Medical licences are obtained at a state level.
●There is usually no additional training after becoming a professional oncologist.
●The American Society of Clinical Oncology is the main professional organization that represents this profession.

Works Cited

Admin. "Oncologist Salary - Oncology Career Guide for 2016." Salary Voice. 15 May 2014. Web. 10 Oct. 2016.

MPAff, Clese Erikson, Edward Salsberg MPA, Gaetano Forte BA, and Suanna Bruinooge BA And. "Clese Erikson." Future Supply and Demand for Oncologists : Challenges to Assuring Access to Oncology Services. 01 Mar. 2007. Web. 10 Oct. 2016.

"Salary: Hematologist/Oncologist." Glassdoor. Web. 10 Oct. 2016.

"What Does It Take to Become an Oncologist? - , () - University of Colorado Health." University of Colorado Health. Web. 10 Oct. 2016.