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I(F) am currently exploring specialty options and considering medical oncology but I've heard some conflicting things:

1.is there any radiation exposure to medical oncologists from managing patients who have recently undergone radiotherapy or brachytherapy?

2.​Also, for those in the field, how much of a daily concern is cytotoxic drug exposure for the physician

Would love to hear from practicing med oncologists or residents.

I(25F)am confused between choosing FCPS plastic aurgery, medical oncology, and ophthalmology ( my interest in plastic surgery lies purely in reconstructive work post-training rather than aesthetics)

I would love to get some insight from seniors in these fields. Specifically, I am trying to understand

1. future prospects regarding the job market(saturation)
2. financial growth
3. the actual level of burnout and daily grind 4.whuch institutes are considered the best for training in each of these

I am reaching out to get some perspective from seniors and colleagues.Many of my female friends who were genuinely interested in surgery are now pivoting to Medicine due to gender bias,they feel a female surgeon has to work significantly harder than a male colleague to achieve the same recognition. 

This has left me feeling isolated and questioning my choice. I’m not choosing Ophthalmology for work-life balance,I’m choosing it because I have an ick to fix things with my hands and I love precision work.

​However, as a first-generation female doctor, I’m scared. 

What are the potential long-term regrets?

I’m specifically worried about limited hands-on practice during residency, the massive financial investment required for a private setup, and the persistent patient bias toward male surgeons.

 Should I just opt for Medicine or an allied field because it’s a safer way to make a living in  uncertain times, or is the surgical path worth the risk?