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What is Oncology?

Oncology is the branch of medicine that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Oncologists, the doctors who practice oncology, work to understand the causes of cancer and develop effective treatments to manage the disease. Cancer can affect any part of the body and comes in many forms, requiring a multidisciplinary approach to care.

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Oncologists, the physicians who specialize in oncology, play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating cancer. They work in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to create and implement individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy is a type of radiation therapy used to treat cancer by placing radioactive sources directly inside or near the tumor....

Cervical Cancer
Treatment

Cervical Cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.....

CyberKnife Treatment

CyberKnife Treatment is a non-invasive, advanced form of radiosurgery that delivers highly precise, high-dose radiation to tumors or lesions.....

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that harnesses the body's immune system to identify, attack, and destroy cancer cells. It works by enhancing the immune system's natural ability.....

Laryngeal Cancer

Laryngeal Cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the tissues of the larynx, or voice box, which is located in the throat. Most cases are squamous cell carcinomas....

Liver Cancer

Liver Cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the liver, an essential organ responsible for filtering blood, producing bile, and aiding in digestion. The most common type is hepatocellular carcinoma...

Lung Cancer Treatment

Lung Cancer Treatment varies based on the type, stage, and patient health. Common options include surgery to remove tumors, radiation therapy.....

Mastectomy

Mastectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts, partially or entirely, primarily to treat or prevent breast cancer. Types include simple mastectomy (entire breast removal)....

Abdominoperineal Resection

Abdominoperineal Resection (APR) is a surgical procedure used to treat cancers in the lower rectum or anus, often associated with rectal cancer....

Brain Cancer Treatment

Brain Cancer Treatment typically involves a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy....

Hemicolectomy

Hemicolectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the colon, typically due to cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or other conditions.....

Ovarian Cancer
Treatment

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries, the female reproductive organs....

Radiosurgery

Radiosurgery is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses focused high doses of radiation to treat tumors or lesions in the body, often in the brain or spinal cord....

Bladder Cancer
Treatment

Bladder Cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder, the organ responsible for storing urine....

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. It works by targeting and disrupting the division of rapidly growing cells....

Colon/Bowel
Cancer Treatment

Colon or Bowel Cancer Treatment typically involves surgery, chemotherapy, and sometimes radiation therapy....

Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal Cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the esophagus, the long tube that connects the throat to the stomach.....

Penile Cancer
Treatment

Penile Cancer is a rare form of cancer that develops in the tissues of the penis. It usually begins in the skin or the cells....

Stereotactic Radiotherapy
(SRT)

Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT) is an advanced form of radiation therapy that delivers highly focused....

Thyroid Cancer
Treatment

Thyroid Cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the thyroid gland, which is located in the neck and produces hormones....

Whipple Procedure

The Whipple Procedure, also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a complex surgical operation used to treat cancers of the pancreas, particularly tumors....

Oral Cancer
Treatment

Oral Cancer refers to cancers that develop in the mouth or oral cavity, including the lips, gums, tongue, the roof and floor of the mouth, and the inside lining of the cheeks....

Prostate Cancer
Treatment

Prostate Cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the prostate, a small gland located below the bladder in men, responsible for producing semen....

Thyroid Cancer
Treatment

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Types of Oncology

  1. Medical Oncology:
    Focuses on the treatment of cancer using medications, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

  2. Surgical Oncology:
    Involves the surgical removal of tumors and cancerous tissues to treat or prevent the spread of cancer.

  3. Radiation Oncology:
    Uses high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells or shrink tumors, often combined with other treatments.

  4. Pediatric Oncology:
    Specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer in children and adolescents.

  5. Hematology-Oncology:
    Deals with cancers of the blood, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

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