The urologist is a doctor specialized in male and female urinary and male genital problems. He is involved in the diagnosis, monitoring, surgical and medical treatment, and follow-up of prostate cancer. He is the one responsible for removing the tumour

The radiation oncologist or radiotherapist is a doctor specialized in the treatment of cancers with radiation that destroys the cancer cells locally (radiotherapy). In collaboration with an expert team that includes a physicist and a dosimetrist, the radiation oncologist prescribes the dose of radiation needed to treat the tumour (external radiotherapy and/or brachytherapy), identifies the areas to be treated and those to be protected, and plans the radiotherapy sessions. These are carried out by a team of radiation therapist. Regular consultations allow the radiation oncologist to check that the treatment is going well and to prescribe medication to treat any adverse effects. When the radiation oncologist is specialised in brachytherapy, he is sometimes called a brachytherapist.

The oncologist, or cancer specialist, is a doctor who is specialized in cancer and its treatment. He may be a chemotherapy specialist (medical oncologist), a radiotherapy specialist (radiation oncologist), an organ specialist (pneumologist, hepatogastroenterologist, neurologist, etc.) or a surgeon specialized in cancer (urologist, etc.).

The pathologist is a doctor who examines the cells and tissues taken during a biopsy or surgery, under a microscope. His role is instrumental for the diagnosis and choice of upcoming treatments during the Multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT).

The radiologist is a doctor who interprets images of the body or organs taken during radiology exam, such as X-ray, a scanner, or an ultrasound scan. Thanks to medical imaging techniques, he or she can perform minimally invasive medical procedures for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. This is known as interventional radiology. He is assisted by a radiology technician.

The anaesthetist is a doctor who puts you to sleep or numbs you during a surgical procedure. Before the procedure, he meets you to assess the most appropriate anaesthetic technique. During the procedure, the anaesthetist performs and monitors the anaesthesia. He or she will then follow you up in the recovery room and treat any pain. The anaesthetist may also place a port.

A surgeon is a doctor who performs surgical procedures to, for example, diagnose cancer, remove tumours, affected tissues or organs, ensure the correct functioning of an organ, remedy certain complications or improve the appearance of the operated area. He or she may also perform implantable chamber placement.

The state-qualified nurse (SRN) is responsible for carrying out care and monitoring as well as administering the treatments prescribed by the doctor. He/she ensures the comfort and hygiene of the person being cared for and has a role of information, prevention, health education and monitoring of patients. He/she works in a health care institution or as a private practitioner.

The physiotherapist or masseur-physiotherapist helps to re-educate different parts of the body through appropriate movements and massage. On medical prescription, the masseur-physiotherapist performs acts manually or with the help of equipment, and teaches you gestures or techniques that allow you to remedy your deficits.

The general practitioner follows your various health problems in a global medical and medico-social approach. He coordinates the local players (nurse, physiotherapist, etc.). In the case of cancer, he has a very important role to play in prevention, screening and diagnosis, during treatment and during follow-up after treatment. He is in contact with the hospital or clinic by telephone, reports and medical correspondence. He or she is usually chosen as the treating physician. If necessary, he or she will also accompany your family and friends.

The psychologist is a professional who specialises in listening and is trained to help people in situations of psychological suffering. They can provide psychological support and follow-up through individual or group sessions