Physician assistants (PA) and nurse practitioners (NP) were identified by American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) as part of the solution in the challenges and demands of treating patients with cancer.
Oncology PAs and NPs are used in multiple medical settings,
and many assume high-level responsibilities. Of 75,000 PAs in the United States,
only 2.4% practice in oncology
The largest organization representing PAs working in oncology is Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology -
APAO