Dr. Timothy Crook

A medical oncologist diagnoses and treats cancer using drug-based therapies such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy. They also coordinate care with other specialists like surgeons and radiation oncologists.

You should see one if you have a confirmed or suspected cancer diagnosis, recurrence of cancer, or need guidance on systemic treatment options.

They treat all types of cancers, including renal cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, skin cancer, and blood cancer.

They base decisions on your cancer type, stage, genetic profile, and overall health, often using precision medicine approaches.

Drug treatments are usually not painful, though they may cause side effects like nausea, fatigue, or hair loss, which doctors help manage.

Yes. They also manage symptoms, pain, and quality of life, especially for patients with advanced cancer.

Through blood tests, scans, and check-ups to see if the cancer is responding to treatment and to adjust therapies if needed.