Related MeetingsOncology
Oncology is the area of medicine that deals with the study of tumors - including their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Within the field there are three primary disciplines:
- Medical oncology - specialising in treating cancer with chemotherapy
- Surgical oncology - specialising in the surgical aspects of cancer, including a biopsy and surgically removing the cancer
- Radiation oncology - specialising in treating cancer with radiation therapy
Also recognised as other disciplines within oncology:
- Gynecologic oncology - focuses on the care and treatment of women with gynecologic cancers, such as uterine cancer and cervical cancer
- Pediatric oncology - specialising in the treatment of children with cancer, including all three primary oncology disciplines in the care of the young patients
A person with cancer is often treated by a multidisciplinary team of oncologists, meaning doctors who specialize in different areas working together. This approach is used because cancer treatment frequently involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. It can also include doctors who specialize in other areas of medicine, such as a dermatologist for people with skin cancer.
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Cancer Myths
Dr Sarah Jarvis | Released 16/03/2010 | Watch Now |
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Primary Care Oncology
Dr Orest Mulka | Released 27/01/2009 | Watch Now |
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Palliative Care and End of Life Care
Dr Petula Chatterjee | Released 09/12/2008 | Watch Now |