The science that studies tumors.
The scientific study of new growths, especially cancers.
That branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors.
A branch of medicine focused on the treatment of cancers.
The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and study of cancer. A doctor who is trained in oncology is called an oncologist.
The management of malignant disease a major health problem, since successful management requires close liaison between the patient, surgeons, physicians, oncologists, haematologists and sometimes other specialists such as paediatricians. Diagnosis may involve various investigations and often requires a biopsy. Once a diagnosis has been established, treatment may involve surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
Oncology delves into the origins, progression, features, and remedies for tumors, especially cancers (malignant tumors). Given the vast array of tumor types that can form in nearly any bodily tissue, oncology covers an extensive spectrum of research methods and investigative tactics. This includes examining the prevalence and spread of tumors, evaluating novel treatments, probing into the biochemical activities driving tumor development, and researching irregular genes linked with tumors. Medical professionals who focus on cancer research and treatment are termed oncologists.