Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: Especialista en farmacia oncológica
Oncology pharmacy specialist (on-KAH-loh-jee FAR-muh-see SPEH-shuh-list)
A licensed pharmacist with special training in how to design, give, monitor, and change chemotherapy for cancer patients. Also called BCOP and board certified oncology pharmacy specialist.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.