Medical Oncologists

The medical oncologist is the physician who specializes in medical treatment approaches, such as chemotherapy or immunotherapy for your cancer. This physician evaluates which drugs or combination of drugs are best for you and works with your radiation oncologist to plan and deliver chemoradiation treatments, which deliver chemotherapy and radiation therapy on the same day.

Radiation Oncologists

A radiation oncologist is a physician who specializes in radiotherapy approaches to fight cancer. This physician will work closely with your medical oncologist to plan and deliver your chemoradiation therapy, which delivers chemotherapy and radiation therapy on the same day.

Gastrointestinal Surgeons

This physician is a surgeon who specializes in surgery of the gastrointestinal tract. If you need surgery for your anal cancer, your surgeon will work closely with your other oncologists to optimize effectiveness of your cancer treatment.

Advanced Practice Providers

An advanced practice provider (APP) is a medical professional such as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner. APPs work in all areas of the hospital and play an important role in the development and implementation of your treatment plan. They perform examinations, order tests, interpret data and prescribe medication.