What is oncology?
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Oncology is a field of medical research specifically devoted to the study of cancer and its treatments. Oncologists are doctors who specialize in the treatment of cancer. Sometimes oncologists further specialize in a specific type of cancer or a specific treatment method.
Oncology is a field of medical research specifically devoted to the study of cancer and its treatments. Oncologists are doctors who specialize in the treatment of cancer. Sometimes oncologists further specialize in a specific type of cancer or a... More -
Dr. Linus Chuang of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:Oncology is the study of tumor or cancer. Most of the tumors are not cancerous. The cancerous tumors are called malignant tumors. In general, oncology implies the study of malignant tumors or cancer. Most doctors manage patients with benign tumors, specialists in oncology manage patients with malignant tumors.Oncology is the study of tumor or cancer. Most of the tumors are not cancerous. The cancerous tumors are called malignant tumors. In general, oncology implies the study of malignant tumors or cancer. Most doctors manage patients with benign tumors,... More -
Dr. Ajay Sahajpal of Aurora Health Care answered:In simple terms oncology is the field of medicine that is dedicated to the study and management of tumors or cancers. It has many components within medicine such as surgical oncology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. All medical components should work together in a team environment to best manage a patient.In simple terms oncology is the field of medicine that is dedicated to the study and management of tumors or cancers. It has many components within medicine such as surgical oncology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. All medical components... More
