explain oncology in detail
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- 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.
- Oncology, the study of cancer and tumors, has made significant progress in the prevention, treatment, and prognosis of many childhood cancers. Despite this progress, cancer is still a chief cause of death by disease in children.
- 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.
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An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. The field of oncology has three major areas: medical, surgical, and radiation. A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications, such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy.
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