Difference between oncologist and oncology physiotherapists
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Great question.
Explanation:
Oncology is a branch of medicine that specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It includes
Medical oncology (the use of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and other drugs to treat cancer),
Radiation oncology (the use of radiation therapy to treat cancer)
Surgical oncology (the use of surgery and other procedures to treat cancer).
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally
Responsible for an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Globally, about 1 in 6 deaths is due to cancer.
Approximately 70% of deaths from cancer occur in low- and middle-income countries.
Around one third of deaths from cancer are due to the 5 leading behavioral and dietary risks: high body mass index, low fruit and vegetable intake, lack of physical activity, tobacco use, and alcohol use.
Physiotherapy are involved in care, management and rehabilitation of cancer patients from diagnosis to the end of life.
