Becoming A Pediatric Oncologist

Becoming a Pediatric Oncologist Do you know the term cancer? Surely we’ve all heard the word and it dampens the air when you speak of it. We all know cancer can end lives, but we also know that it can be beat just like six year old Violet did. Violet was a normal girl at the age of six until her world was turned upside down when an ultrasound found a fist sized tumor near her kidney. She immediately underwent chemo and surgery. The life of the family changed significantly, but it’s a change they

with cancer (Duncan, Geoff). With the widespread of cancer, one should try to envision themselves as a pediatric oncologist because of the comfortable environment of the work, the great gain of knowledge and salary, and benefits of healing people. First of all, a pediatric oncologist's main goal is to cure cancer in children, normally up to age eighteen (Ferguson 536). While pediatric oncologists do work in the hospital most of the day, they also play a role in the lab by performing tests and clinical

swore to one another we would not lose sight of why we were helping others.1.I knew then that I wanted to be in a career field that focused on helping people. One of the professions that I am drawn to is Pediatric Oncology. As a Pediatric Oncologist I would be treating cancer in children. 3;15 Pediatric Oncology is at the heart of many organizations. There are many financial and emotional burdens associated with a loved one having cancer, and thanks to these foundations, parents and children can sleep

their multiple options and see what fits them best. However, I knew where my educational journey was taking me before I knew what college I was going to. I wanted to pursue my passions and help every child I could along the way. Becoming a Pediatric Hematologists and Oncologists was not the easiest decision, nor was it my first decision. However, once I further explored this career, there is no other medical career I could see myself in. Now that I have decided my career path, I have decided my career

not been able to decide on a career path yet. However, I am bearing in mind pediatric oncology, culinary, and cosmetology. The only cause of my second guessing in pediatric oncology is due to the amount of education needed, It will take a total of 14 years to major in pediatric oncology. Once I have completed those 14 years it will have been well worth it. The first career, I am looking into is pediatric oncology, Pediatric oncology is what I am considering because it is one of the most inspiring jobs

stunned; we had known each other for over a year and never had she indicated that she could only see with one eye. Fascinated by her resilience and inspired by her continually positive attitude, Annabelle marked the beginning of my decision to become a Pediatric

day. By doctors, I mean the oncologists. An oncologist is the physician who studies cancerous tumors. They diagnose and treat cancerous cells as well. They are the doctors that make cancer patients look forward to another day. Oncology is a profession with unlimited opportunities for both men and women. As an oncologist, you experience respect, demand for your services, and the chance to change someone’s life. One exciting and important part of being an oncologist is quick thinking. Quick thinking

The Role of an Oncology Nurse A nurse oncologist works with patients who suffer from some form of cancer in which they provide care. The job of this specific type of nurse is to provide cancer patients with treatments that include such measures as both chemo and radiation therapy with the goal of eliminating the cancerous cells within a patient’s body. “Oncology nurses often serve as your first line of communication, and help coordinate the many aspects of your care throughout cancer treatment”

In fact, throughout the years, I have wanted to be nearly every kind of doctor that there is: family practitioner, pediatric surgeon, neurosurgeon, cardiac surgeon, oncologist, and so on. However, for the last three years, I have been intent on becoming a pediatric surgeon. The thought of saving children’s lives someday has motivated me to excel not only in my school work, but also in every extra-curricular activity I participate in. Over

I am a Pediatric hematologist/oncologist and a physician scientist with specific interest in pediatric leukemia. After graduating from medical school in India, and completing residency training Pediatrics, I joined Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital for fellowship training in Hematology-Oncology in 2010. After the initial clinical year, I pursued basic science and translational research under the mentorship of Dr. Sinisa Dovat. I successfully obtained funding from Hyundai 'Hope on Wheels' foundation