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cancer care  

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  • Cancer care involves an entire team of medical specialists who care for patients with this chronic condition. Although the diagnosis of cancer generally begins with an oncologist or other physician, a healthcare team comprising nutritionists, social workers, and even pastoral counselors may work with the patient. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Services Research; Cancer Care]

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