Multidisciplinary team (MDT) for sarcomas
A group of health professionals with expert knowledge in your type of cancer will manage your treatment. This is called a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Sarcomas are rare cancers, so you should always be referred for treatment at a specialist sarcoma unit.
A team of specialist doctors and other professionals will work together to manage your treatment. This is called a multidisciplinary team (MDT). It will include the following professionals:
- Surgeon – a doctor who specialises in sarcomas.
- Oncologist – a doctor who specialises in cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted therapy.
- Specialist nurse – a nurse who gives information and support about any aspect of your illness or treatment.
- Radiologist – a doctor who specialises in reading scans and x-rays.
- Pathologist – a doctor who specialises in looking at cells under a microscope and diagnosing the cell type.
The MDT may also include healthcare professionals such as the following:
- Dietitian – someone who advises you on how to get all the nutrients your body needs.
- Physiotherapist – someone who can help if you have problems moving around.
- Plastic surgeon – a surgeon who is skilled in rebuilding tissue.
- Occupational therapist – someone who makes sure you are safe and comfortable at home. For example, they can suggest and arrange minor changes to the home.
- Psychologist or counsellor – someone who can help you cope with any emotional difficulties.
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