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• Primary Care Physician (PCP): Your regular family practice doctor or generalist.
• Gynecologist: Specializes in gynecological (women’s) care.
• Oncologist: Specializes in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Gynecologic Oncologist: Specializes specifically in gynecological cancers.
• Urogynecologist: Specializes in caring for women with pelvic floor dysfunction.
• Pathologist: Analyzes results of biopsies and blood tests to make diagnoses.
• Radiologist: Analyzes results from scans, such as CTs and MRIs, to make diagnoses.
• Radiation Oncologist: Treats cancer with radiation and x-ray therapy.
• Urologist: Specializes in diseases of the kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract.
• Geneticist: Specializes in analyzing genetic information to identify existing genetic markers and familial predisposition to certain conditions and diseases.
• Hematologist: Specializes in disorders and diseases of the blood; for example, if you become anemic due to chemotherapy, a hematologist might perform an iron infusion.
• Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or Therapist: Can assist patients in dealing with the mental and emotional impact of the stress, grief, and fear of dealing with complex, chronic, or life-threatening medical conditions.
• Radiology Tech: Runs scanning tests on patients.
• Phlebotomist: Draws blood for analysis.

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