Oncology New Paradigms 2022

Oncology

Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment,
diagnosis and prevention of cancer

A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist

The name's etymological origin is the Greek word ὄγκος (ónkos), meaning "tumor", "volume" or "mass"

Oncology is Concerned With
The diagnosis of any cancer in a person (pathology)
Therapy (e.g. surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and other modalities)
Follow-up of cancer patients after successful treatment
Palliative care of patients with terminal malignancies
Ethical questions surrounding cancer care