Oncology
The area of medicine called oncology focuses on the study of tumors (cancer). The oncologist frequently oversees the multidisciplinary treatment of cancer patients, which may include clinical genetics, physiotherapy, and counseling, to mention a few. Oncologists and pathologists frequently communicate about the precise biology of the tumors they are treating.
Oncology is concerned with
- The cancer diagnosis
- Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and other treatments are examples of therapy
- After effective therapy, cancer patients must be monitored
- Palliative treatment for cancer patients with advanced disease
- Ethical issues with cancer treatment.
- Screening efforts: For the general public or for the families of patients (in cases where cancers like breast cancer are considered to have a genetic basis)
