Oncology-Trained Esthetician

Description: Oncology-trained esthetics is a specialized field that helps clients who have cancer. Physicians often treat cancer with chemotherapy or radiation, and each of these has skin-related side effects.

Oncology-trained estheticians can ease the discomfort of the damaged skin while enhancing clients' quality of life.

Place of Employment: Oncology training creates many opportunities for estheticians in spa and medical settings. Oncology-trained estheticians can become valued assets in the circle of care by working alongside or receiving referrals from oncologists, radiologists, hospitals, wellness centers, and cancer centers.

Preferred Skills/Common Duties: Knowing how and when to modify spa services for clients' safety, which is critical during all phases- before, during, and after-of cancer treatments.