Journal Of Oncology Practice Podcast

Dr. Pennell and Dr. Neha Vapiwala discuss the role of radiation oncologists be in the future. Related Article: Care Provider or Service Provider: What Should the Role of Radiation Oncologists Be in the Future? Support for JCO Oncology Practice podcast is provided in part by AstraZeneca, dedicated to advancing options and providing hope for people living with cancer. More information at astrazeneca-us.com. Hello, and welcome back to the ASCO Journal of Oncology Practice podcast. This is Dr. Nate Pennell, medical oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic and consulting editor for the JOP. The treatment of patients with cancer is increasingly multidisciplinary, with medical oncologists working very closely with their colleagues in surgery and, of course, radiation oncology, among other disciplines, to deliver the best care possible. However, should all of the members of the multidisciplinary team share equal responsibility for patient care? Or is it OK if some of them operate more as consultants who perform services