Oncology
Medical Oncology
Medical oncology is a type of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.
A branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It includes medical oncology (the use of chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and other drugs to treat cancer), radiation oncology (the use of radiation therapy to treat cancer), and surgical oncology (the use of surgery and other procedures to treat cancer).
"Medical Oncology"
Medical oncology treat certain cancers like breast ancer; lung cancer; gastrointestinal cancers; pancreatic cancers; liver cancers; gall bladder and bile duct tumors; head and neck tumors; osteosarcoma and soft tissue sarcomas; brain tumors; kidney and urinary bladder tumors; prostate cancer; malignant melanoma; thyroid cancer; ovarian cancer; cervical cancer; endometrial cancer; testicular cancer; lymphomas; and multiple myeloma.
Medical oncology procuders are done by medical oncologists.A medical oncologist will work with other doctors to create a treatment plan that’s best for you. They’ll explain your cancer diagnosis to you, including the type and what stage you have. They’ll also help you manage your cancer symptoms and treatment side effects.
Medical Oncology Methods
- Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy works for destroy cancerous cells that grow uncontrollably due to certain genetic changes. In most cases, several medicines are combined due to unique action of mechanism to kill cancer cells. - Hormone Therapy
Hormonal medicines are used to manage hormone-sensitive tumors, such as prostate and breast cancers. These drugs are usually given by mouth. - Immunotherapy
Substances that are naturally synthesized by immune system are used to identify and kill cancer cells by stimulating immune system of body.
