Zeitschrift für die gesamte innere Medizin und ihre Grenzgebiete
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The importance of internal medicine for the care of patients with carcinoma increases. This is particularly connected with the rapid development of the antineoplastic drug therapy. However, these are not the only tasks of the internal specialists. ⋯ For this a profound specialisation within the field of internal medicine is necessary. A subspecialisation acknowledged by the state would be a stimulus, but it is not compulsorily necessary. This introduction into the topic shall the internal specialist make clear his role and responsibility in the oncologic care and facilitate the communication with other specialities.