oncology reference book
Posted By: ER-MT on 2006-08-31
In Reply to: Is Radiation/Oncology a difficult specialty? I am going to be starting..SM - Ria
I don't do radiology, but for oncology I highly recommend Stedman's Oncology Words. 
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Need reference sites for oncology
Need recommendations for reference sites on the web for oncology terms and drug reference. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
Reference book
We use Radiology Imaging Words & Phrases by Health Professions Institute as one of our references - this is a great book and covers all modalities.
reference book
I'd suggest Tessier's Surgical Words. The best book for op notes in my opinion.
Reference Book Questions
I am a new MT, I am in the process of purchasing MT reference books. I have heard that Greggs and Stedmans are good reference books. I wanted to find out the books that are used the most, please let me know which books that you use so I can make a good decision on how I spend this money on books.
Thank you in advance 
Angie
angifogg@aol.com
Drug Reference Book
I love Drake & Drake Pharmaceutical Word Book.
reference book advice
I need to update a couple of my books, namely surgery and equipment words and lab words. I have never used an electronic reference and wondering if anyone has and find it easier to use. I just dread another "thing" I have click my mouse on, but wondering if that is actually quicker than looking up in a book. Also.. I see there is some "wild card search" on Stedman's and has anyone used that and how does it work. Thanks!
Thank you so much for your very helpful reply. I do have and did look in my reference book but want
handling words with a combining 'o' not using a hyphen and was having trouble finding one. I have Stedmans Radiology 4th edition, which I scanned, circled the words, and faxed them to her. Her response was "The reference book I use is "Words of Radiology" by Kaye Atkinson" I did a Google and it is a 2nd edition book published in 1995, publisher no longer in business.
After re reading my OP I see that I spelled both incorrectly which is why they differed in Stedmans, but agree no hyphens.
Anyway, this QA person came with the clinic the company I work for bought, is related to every one in the clinic, sees all/knows all/does all. Her response is that is the way we have always done things. Sent a copy of our e-mails, her response, and my research findings to my manager. Will see how she wants to handle this in the morning.
Thanks to the others who responded below.
Tessier is not a very good reference book. I have one but
haven't used it in years. I would suggest getting a Stedman's. I believe they just had a new one come out either this year or last year. There is new equipment all the time, so an updated book would save you lots of time from searching on-line.
Agreed--great little reference book!
It's one of the thinner books but sure packs a whallop when it comes to saving research time! 
prosthetics/orthotics reference book needed
Does anybody have one for sale or know where I can get one for a reasonable price? I've just started doing occasional notes for Prosthetics and I'm not having much luck finding reference materials. I've checked Barnes and Noble and ebay and have Googled like crazy, but I really don't have $150.00 to spend on a good reference book, especially as I only do this account occasionally.
Thank you!
Just started podiatry, need good reference book.
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Stedman's has a plastic surgery reference book. If
you are just going to be doing plastic surgery you might could get by with that and a drug book. I use an electronic version of Quick Look and I like that, not sure how different the book might be, but either Quick Look or Drake & Drake are good drug books.
The drug books are updated every year, though I only get a new one about every other year. I believe the plastic surgery book has been updated within the past year, so should be a good resource. You can check the classified board here and e-bay and you might be able to find books cheaper, just be sure you are getting the most current edition. You can go to Stedman's website to verify current edition if needed.
I have never needed another reference book since discovering GOOGLE. No joke.
And I am a nut about getting things right. And I had many many books. Don't need them. I got a Quick Book Drug Book and loaded it on my computer......and add to it when I need to add a new drug which is just about every day. And I got a Steadman's Dictionary........same thing. I add to it when I need to. They are the foundation of a notebook to add words to.
Radiation oncology vs. hematolog/oncology
I have experience with hematology/oncology but not radiation oncology. What exactly is the difference? Is it a difficult jump from one to the other? Broad learning curve? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Updating surgical references - new Stedmans Word Book, Tessier Surgery Book or others - best one in
nm
Just make a note in your book and go on. Every book I read you can find an error
or 2. Nobody is perfect. Lucky you only paid $60. New it is $80 or more.
I would buy book by Dog Whisperer. His TV shows covers things like this and would think his book mi
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Quick Look Drug Book (book & CD/ROM)..sm..
Does anyone use both. I'm definitely getting the CD/ROM and am debating about buying both. I don't see any reason to have both but there could be something I don't know.
I noticed CD/ROMs are on backorder but they're selling downloadable versions. I can handle that.
oncology
Especially because there are always new drugs, especially if you are doing a hospital that uses experimental drugs. Can't ever find them anywhere
ONCOLOGY
I am just starting an OR an oncology account and would appreciate any good sites as well.
I have done some oncology
I really did not mind it that much at all. Much easier to me than orthopedics and physical therapy notes. I did have Stedman's Oncology word book, as well as the internet. I agree with the other poster, the hardest was the chemotherapy protocols, but there many resources to help with this.
Oncology because there are new
drugs/protocols all the time. Psychiatry because it can be very depressing after a while.
oncology
Hi, I work at an oncology clinic. Our transcriptionists are paid hourly and make between 11.50 to 14.75 per hour. I've always heard radiology is the best pay because of the short length of the reports. Some oncology notes can run 10 minutes. It is an enjoyable specialty though.
Oncology
I am actually intrigued by all of the neat things they have done to help with cancer, and people are not suffering or dieing from cancer like they used to. The oncology field has grown so much and I think it is interesting to learn the new changes that are coming out. It does get depressing at times, although it is more so encouraging. I like to keep up-to-date on the new technology and watching the people get better rather than worse. It definitely has its ups and downs, but it has also advanced so much. It beats the same old, same old of everyday repetition with colds and cuts
oncology
Hi for those of you that work in oncology I have a question. I just started working in oncology. I have worked in radiology, orthopedics and limited acute care doing discharge notes. How long do you think it will take for me to become proficient with oncology? I have been a Transcriptionist for about 10 years and have been exposed to hospital radiology, clinic ortho and limited discharge summaries.
ONCOLOGY
Oncology involves all the organ systems and it is a challenge. I find myself praying for the patients sometimes. It is interesting to me the choices patients make regarding their treatment; some stoic, some adventurous, some depressed, some more concerned about their families than themselves, etc. It definitely makes me appreciate my health and my faith.
If you can do Oncology, you can certainly
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Oncology
Oncology is so experimental and thus we see all these protocols and new drugs popping up all over the place. If you can do that,you can certainly learn a more generalized field such as internal medicine which less specific than oncology. I would say a lot easier also.
oncology
Has anyone ever heard of "Schimmel" solution for oral mucositis?
The Sted's Ortho & Rehab Words is probably my most used book and then the Lab Words book. GL! nm
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Medical Word Book by Sloan, Surgical Word Book by sm
Tessier, Dorland's dictionary, BOS, and my very fave I think is now out of print but called Spellright by Rice.
Oncology because of the always changing...sm
meds. And I have to admit, though I have done ortho a lot in the past and know it well, I just don't like it.
oncology links
Thanks!!!
janet mills
plant city fl
been doing oncology since 1987
Once you know a field, it becomes a piece of cake. I do not agree that you need ANY books if you are transcribing ONLINE. There are many govt sites belonging to NIH and end in a dot gov which have all the current chemo drugs to date. We also have other rx websites to check out like drugs dot com and rx dot com to find drugs and proper spelling and when all else fails there's always Google dot com search engine.
hope that helps and hope I didn't cross any rules here for posting, if so please let me know, moderators *S*
Rheumatology and oncology. nm
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And oncology is my favorite! nm
Radiation oncology....
I normally type Radiology and love it but was asked to cover a radiation oncology account until my Radiology account is ready. Heres my dilemma....
I think I really like doing oncology! Can anyone tell me what the earning potential is for (full-time) oncology work? I normally get paid by report for radiiology (1.25/report + incentive).
Transcribe oncology now...sm
I transcribed ER notes at several other MT positions, in addition to most other basic 4 reports, and I usually had no trouble getting the required lines with ER work. I enjoyed it from a variety standpoint. You never know what you're going to get, just like Forrest Gump! I, too, am tired of the repetition of oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, etc., and it does seem to sometimes drone on with some physicians. However, it can be a good line count, too. I would think you would be able to adapt quickly to ER work if you are looking for a change. Hope this helps.
Oncology or Dermatology
Which is less complicated Oncology or Dermatology???
You never catch up with oncology....
there is always different meds and procedures more than any other field I've done. I quit after about a year. Great experience but ya don't make the money.
Hematology/oncology
If anyone knows of any hem/onc jobs, please e-mail me...except if they use Emdat/Inscribe, then I am not interested. Thanks for any help.
Oncology information
Some other ideas to consider:
If you are transcribing for an oncology practice, find out where they are on staff and check the websites for those hospitals. Many hospitals feature their cancer programs.
Most states have at least one comprehensive cancer center. There is a list of them in the back of the Stedman's Oncology Words book that includes the web addresses. They do cutting edge research, and your patients may end up there or may be coming back from their to get their treatment locally. By all means, buy the Stedman's Oncology Words book if you don't have it already. New 5th edition just came out.
The National Cancer Institute has a massive list of oncology clinical trials. I find it a bit clunky to use, but it is a resource. Your tax dollars at work!
CenterWatch lists clinical trials and new drug approvals. These parts of the site are free, but other parts aren't (and those are expensive). This site is well regarded by those who work in clinical trials.
I hope you find these suggestions helpful. I love oncology!
Radiation Oncology
Do any of you oncology transcriptionists know of any good sites for radiation oncology terms?. I am a seasoned oncology Transcriptionist who has a new oncology account that includes radiation oncology dictation, which I have never done before. Help, please.
Thanks
Radiation Oncology
Does anyone do radiation oncology dictation, and if so, what sites do you use for help. I am a very experienced oncology Transcriptionist having to face doing radiation oncology (which I have never done before) and I am having so much trouble finding the words I need. Help would certainly be appreciated. TIA
oncology is part of the
Internal Medicine here at the hospital I work for. I have onsite employment and home transcription.
Oncology accounts
Anyone know if oncology accounts generally have a higher rate of pay?
Hematology/Oncology
Generally the pay is the same for acute work of all specialties. I'd recommend having a copy of Stedman's Radiology and Oncology. If you haven't done this specialty before, as someone else mentioned, you'll spend time researching chemotherapy drugs/protocols, etc., so the better your reference resources, the more productive you'll be.
I have Oncology experience.
But not for $.065 cpl as has been offered by other companies. Perhaps a few more details in your job ad? Estimated lines per day, pay rate, TAT, company website, full-time or part-time, employee or IC?
Agree with oncology. Glad I don't do it! nm
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My service wants help with an oncology account.
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Sample oncology reports??
Looking for a good web site to help with oncology; chemo meds and such.
TIA!! -have a good weekend
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