What is Oncology
Oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention,diagnosis treatment and research of cancer.Oncologists are medical professionals who specialize in the care of individuals with cancer,They work to understand the various type of cancer,their causes how they develop and how they can be effectively treated.Oncology includes different sub specialities such as medical oncology (chemotheraphy,targeted therapy),Surgical Oncology (Surgery to remove tumors) and radiation Oncology(radiation therapy).
What are the diseases that Oncologists treat
Oncologists primarily focus on the treatment and management of various types of cancer.Some of the diseases and conditions that oncologists treat include
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Prostrate Cancer
- Colorectral Cancer
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Melanoma
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Brain Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Sarcomas (Bone and soft tissue tumors)
Oncologists use a combination of treatment which may include surgery,chemotheraphy,radiation therapy,targeted theraphy,immunotheraphy and more depending on the specific type and stage of cancer.They also play a role in providing supportive care to manage the side effects of treatment and improve the overall quality of life for cancer patients.