North London Cancer Network

Your treatment will be planned by a Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT). This comprises different healthcare professionals, depending on your type of cancer. They regularly meet to discuss the best options of treatment for patients.

The following specialists make up an MDT:

• Consultant Medical Oncologist
  A specialist doctor who treats cancer with drugs such as chemotherapy.

• Consultant Clinical Oncologist
  A specialist doctor who treats cancer with radiotherapy and may also prescribe drugs such as chemotherapy.

• Consultant Surgeon
  A surgeon who is a specialist in removing your type of cancer by carrying out an operation.

• Consultant Haematologist
  A specialist doctor who diagnoses and treats different types of cancer of the blood.

• Consultant Pathologist
  A specialist doctor who examines body tissues and organs under a microscope. They will have a special interest in your type of cancer.

• Consultant Radiologist
  A specialist doctor who diagnoses cancers using X-rays and other imaging methods. They will have a special interest in your type of cancer.

• Clinical Nurse Specialist
  A nurse who provides information and support to patients and their families.

• Key Worker
  All patients with cancer are provided with a key worker. Their role is to coordinate your care and make sure you know who to contact for help, advice and information.

Other healthcare professionals such as pharmacists, social workers, dieticians and physiotherapists may also be involved in your care.