explain oncology in detail
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Medical oncologists treat cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapies, biological therapies, and other targeted treatments. People often think of the medical oncologist as their primary cancer doctor. Medical oncologists help their patients manage side effects, and they help monitor and maintain well-being.Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. The name's etymological origin is the Greek word ὄγκος (óngkos), meaning 1. "burden, volume, mass" and 2.
♦Oncology is the study of cancer.
♦Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
♦A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist.
♦An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer.