Utah Cancer Specialists

Medical Oncology

Utah Cancer Specialists is a Medical Oncology practice in Salt Lake City, UT with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating cancer and providing medical care using chemotherapy and other medications. Medical oncologists are often the main health care providers for cancer patients. Medical Oncologists at Utah Cancer Specialists perform chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. Medical Oncology is the diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment care of cancer patients. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Medical Oncology practices include skin cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, brain cancer, bone cancer, bladder cancer, and anal cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Medical Oncology practices include chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Hematology

Utah Cancer Specialists is a Hematology practice in Salt Lake City, UT with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating disorders of the lymphatic systems, bone marrow, and blood. Hematologists at Utah Cancer Specialists perform care of patients with blood-related diseases. Hematology is an internal medicine branch that focuses on studying, diagnosing, treating, and preventing blood-related illnesses. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Hematology practices include anemia, sickle cell disease, neutropenia, hemophilia, deep-vein thrombosis, arterial thromboembolism, lymphoma, and leukemia. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Hematology practices include complete blood count (CBC), blood enzyme test, platelet test, international normalized ratio (INR), partial thromboplastin time (PTT), prothrombin time (PT), and bone marrow biopsy.

An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.

Physical Pain Management Medicine

Utah Cancer Specialists is a Physical Pain Management Medicine practice in Salt Lake City, UT with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating many different types of pain. Physical Pain Management Doctors at Utah Cancer Specialists perform medical diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of physical pain disorders. Physical Pain Management Medicine is a medical specialty that deals with the origins of pain in most parts of the body and reducing or relieving painful symptoms. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Physical Pain Management Medicine practices include neuropathy, arthritis, nerve dysfunction, chronic fatigue syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, endometriosis, spinal and skeletal disorders, migraines and chronic headaches, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis (MS), painful conditions of the back, hip, neck, and knees, and pain related to traumatic injury. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Physical Pain Management Medicine practices include x-ray, CT, and MRI imaging diagnostics, pain medication prescription, surgical recommendation, physical pain assessment, prolotherapy, electrical stimulation, nerve block injections, anti-inflammatory injections, therapeutic joint and spine manipulation, acupuncture, massage therapy, and patient education.

A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.

Radiation Oncology

Utah Cancer Specialists is a Radiation Oncology practice in Salt Lake City, UT with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in administering radiotherapy treatment to reduce or cure cancer. Radiation Oncology Radiologists at Utah Cancer Specialists perform radiation-based cancer treatment . Radiation Oncology is a medical specialty focused on treating cancer using x-ray, gamma ray, electron beam, and proton beam radiation therapies. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Radiation Oncology practices include cancer of the prostate, colon, stomach, ovaries, liver, pancreas, throat, thyroid, and many other types. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Radiation Oncology practices include external beam radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery, Gamma Knife therapy, radioembolization, brachytherapy, and proton therapy.

A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.

Clinical Medical Laboratory

A clinical laboratory is a facility for the biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immunohematological, hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological, or other examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, human beings. These examinations also include procedures to determine, measure, or otherwise describe the presence or absence of various substances or organisms in the body. Facilities only collecting or preparing specimens (or both) or only serving as a mailing service and not performing testing are not considered clinical laboratories. (2) Any facility that examines materials from the human body for purposes of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of, the health of human beings. Typical divisions of a clinical laboratory include hematology, cytology, bacteriology, histology, biochemistry, medical toxicology, and serology.

Physician Assisting

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Nurse Practitioner

A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Hematology & Oncology

Utah Cancer Specialists is a Hematology & Oncology practice in Salt Lake City, UT with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of blood diseases and cancers. Hematologists & Oncologists at Utah Cancer Specialists perform diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers, such as Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins lymphomas, leukemias and multiple myelomas, and also manages treatment of solid tumors. Hematology & Oncology is the diagnosis, treatment and prevention, as well as research into blood diseases and cancer. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Hematology & Oncology practices include iron-deficiency anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Hematology & Oncology practices include hemoglobin electrophoresis blood testing, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing, positron emission tomography (PET), bone marrow aspiration, lumbar puncture (spinal tap), or stem cell and bone marrow transplants.

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.