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As well as cancer doctors and nurses, you may meet other professionals working at the hospital or in the community.

This page explains the roles of some professionals that may be involved in your cancer care. You may not meet all of these professionals, but they may be part of your care depending on your needs.

Healthcare professionals in cancer care

• Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ information staff, such as cancer support specialists at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, provide information and support to help you with what you're facing
• Clinical psychologists can help you cope with complex emotional and personal issues. We offer expert psychological support at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, or you can contact your GP for a referral to an NHS psychologist
• Counsellors can help you make sense of your feelings and offer emotional support through talking
• Dietitians give advice and information about nutrition and how to deal with some of the dietary effects of cancer and treatment
• Hospital chaplains are there to listen, whether you're religious or not. They can put you in touch with relevant local churches and religious groups, who can also offer support and practical help
• Occupational therapists (OT) can help you with practical ways to live independently after illness
• Pharmacists are experts in medication. They dispense medicines and advise on how to take them safely. Unless they are qualified prescribers, they do not usually prescribe all medicines
• Phlebotomists are specialists who take blood from you
• Physiotherapists help you regain strength and mobility after treatment. They provide a range of specialist treatments, exercises and advice
• Diagnostic radiographers take x-rays and scans in the imaging department
• Therapeutic radiographers plan and deliver the radiotherapy treatment in the radiotherapy department
• Social workers can help you find practical, emotional and financial support, including advice on welfare benefits. Most social workers are employed by social services but some are also employed by the NHS
• Speech and language therapists work with people with cancer who have speech and swallowing problems

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Our cancer support specialists are here to listen to your concerns and help you find the information and help that's right for you.

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Last review: May 2026 | Next review: May 2029