Oncologist-immunologist
An oncologist immunologist is a medical professional who specializes in both oncology (the study and treatment of cancer) and immunology (the study of the immune system). This specialized field focuses on understanding how the immune system interacts with cancer cells and developing treatments that harness the body's immune response to target and eliminate cancer.
It's a relatively new and emerging field that combines expertise from both oncology and immunology to provide more effective and personalized cancer therapies.
DoctorInta Jaunalksne
Oncologist / immunologist
- Member of the board of the association of immunologists;
- Provides consultations, diagnoses and treats various immune diseases;
- Treats and diagnoses - allergies, oncological diseases, chronic inflammatory processes, systemic diseases, rheumatological diseases, arthritis, viral diseases, treatment of herpes virus, treatment of Lyme disease;
- Treats and diagnoses various types of autoimmune diseases, immune system dysfunction.
DoctorGuna Proboka
Oncologist / immunologist
- A certified oncologist, chemotherapist, immunologist consults and treats patients in matters related to tumor immunology and complementary therapy, in cases of secondary immunodeficiency, immunomodulation and immunocorrection.
- Performs an assessment of immunological status. Specializing in the treatment of melanoma.
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Before undergoing infusion therapy, it's important to ask your doctor or healthcare provider several questions to ensure that you are well-prepared and that the procedure goes smoothly.
Here are some questions you might consider asking:
- What specific medication or solution will be used in the infusion?
- How long will the infusion session take?
- Are there any special instructions I need to follow before the infusion?
- Should I eat or drink anything before the procedure?
- What are the potential side effects or risks associated with this therapy?
- Could you explain the process of the infusion to me?
- How can I contact medical staff if I have questions or issues during or after the infusion?
- Do I have any known medications or allergies that could affect this procedure?
- Could this therapy interact with any other medications I'm currently taking?
- What symptoms or side effects should I report after the infusion?
- How often will I need to receive this therapy?
- Are there any tests I need to have before or after the infusion?
- What are the expected benefits of this infusion therapy?
- Are there any dietary or activity restrictions I should follow before or after the infusion?
- How will I know if the infusion therapy is working for me?
- Is there any additional information or resources you can provide to help me understand this therapy better?
These questions can help you gain a clearer understanding of the infusion therapy, its purpose, and what to expect.
Important!
Open communication with your healthcare provider is key to ensuring that you have a safe and effective treatment experience.