Multiple Myeloma Basics

Your Care Team

Managing cancer is a team effort and may involve different healthcare professionals, who contribute to your health in different ways. Below we’ve provided an overview of different members of your care team; although there are many others, we’ve noted here.

Understanding who does what can help you be more proactive in your care and coordinate your follow-ups. You can also track the contact information of members of your care team by clicking on the My Contacts toggle button below.

My Contacts

Do You Know the Members of Your Healthcare Team?

Hematologic Oncologist

Doctor who specializes in treating cancers of the blood.
Patient

Ultimate decision maker in care with life expertise.
Care/Support Partner

Person who cares for someone who is ill.
Medical Oncologist

Doctor who coordinates cancer care with healthcare team.
Primary Care Physician

Doctor who coordinates your overall care as gatekeeper.
Pathologist

Doctor that evaluates cells and tissues to provide diagnosis and stage of cancer.
Diagnostic Radiologist

Doctor that performs imaging tests to screen/diagnose (e.g. x-ray, MRI, ultrasound).
Surgical Oncologist

Doctor who performs surgical procedures.
Radiation Oncologist

Doctor who uses radiation therapy to shrink/eliminate tumors.
Psychologist

Helps you manage emotions and adaptations to life changes.
Pharmacist

Fills prescriptions and provides education on how to take medications.
Nurse

Provides coordination of care, education, and counseling to help manage your care.
Genetic Specialists

Provides risk assessment, education and support to those at risk or diagnosed with inherited conditions.
Social Worker

Problem solvers that connect you to community resources and mental health counseling.
Rehabilitation Therapist

Develop plans to promote ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
Physician Assistant

Perform services such as exams, education and prescribing medication.
Patient Navigator

Provides guidance through the healthcare system and helps to overcome obstacles.
Dietitian/
Nutritionist

Nutrition expert that helps manage eating and hydration needs.

Do You Know the Members of Your Healthcare Team?

Hematologic Oncologist
Patient
Care/Support Partner
Medical Oncologist
Primary Care Physician
Pathologist
Diagnostic Radiologist
Surgical Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Psychologist
Pharmacist
Nurse
Genetic Specialists
Social Worker
Rehabilitation Therapist
Physician Assistant
Patient Navigator
Dietitian/
Nutritionist

Do You Know the Members of Your Healthcare Team?

Patient

Ultimate decision maker in care with life expertise.
Care/Support Partner

Person who cares for someone who is ill.
Hematologic Oncologist

Doctor who specializes in treating cancers of the blood.
Medical Oncologist

Doctor who coordinates cancer care with healthcare team.
Primary Care Physician

Doctor who coordinates your overall care as gatekeeper.
Pathologist

Doctor that evaluates cells and tissues to provide diagnosis and stage of cancer.
Diagnostic Radiologist

Doctor that performs imaging tests to screen/diagnose (e.g. x-ray, MRI, ultrasound).
Surgical Oncologist

Doctor who performs surgical procedures.
Radiation Oncologist

Doctor who uses radiation therapy to shrink/eliminate tumors.
Psychologist

Helps you manage emotions and adaptations to life changes.
Pharmacist

Fills prescriptions and provides education on how to take medications.
Nurse

Provides coordination of care, education, and counseling to help manage your care.
Genetic Specialists

Provides risk assessment, education and support to those at risk or diagnosed with inherited conditions.
Social Worker

Problem solvers that connect you to community resources and mental health counseling.
Rehabilitation Therapist

Develop plans to promote ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
Physician Assistant

Perform services such as exams, education and prescribing medication.
Patient Navigator

Provides guidance through the healthcare system and helps to overcome obstacles.
Dietitian/
Nutritionist

Nutrition expert that helps manage eating and hydration needs.

Do You Know the Members of Your Healthcare Team?

Patient
Care/Support Partner
Hematologic Oncologist
Medical Oncologist
Primary Care Physician
Pathologist
Diagnostic Radiologist
Surgical Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Psychologist
Pharmacist
Nurse
Genetic Specialists
Social Worker
Rehabilitation Therapist
Physician Assistant
Patient Navigator
Dietitian/
Nutritionist

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