A medical oncologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats the entire spectrum of malignant diseases. They specialize in use of medications, such as chemotherapy, hormones and analgesics (medications to reduce pain) in the management of cancer. The role of the medical oncologist is more than just prescribing medications to treat cancer. They care for the patient from the moment of diagnosis throughout the course of the disease by doing the following:

• Educating the patient about their form of cancer and the stages of its development
  
• Discussing treatment options and making recommendations to the patient
  
• Monitoring the care and treatment of the patient throughout the course of the disease
  
• Working with the patient to improve the quality of life through healing therapy and in the management of pain and symptoms

Locations:
Commercial Crossing Office
2850 Commercial Crossing
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Office phone: 831-460-7355
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Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fremont Center
3200 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
Main phone: 510-490-1222
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Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mountain View Center
701 E. El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
Department phone: 650-934-7600
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Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Main phone: 650-321-4121
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Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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