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Oncology is a
branch of
medicine that
deals with the study, treatment, diagnosis, and
prevention of cancer. A
medical professional who
practices oncology...
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Texas Oncology is a
network of 460+
physicians and
oncology specialists who
provide advanced treatment options (technology,
clinical trials, and research)...
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oncology nurse is a
specialized nurse who
cares for the diagnosis, treatment, and
recovery of
cancer patients.
Oncology nursing care can be defined...
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Surgical oncology is the
branch of
surgery applied to
oncology; it
focuses on the
surgical management of tumors,
especially cancerous tumors. As one of...
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susceptible cancers. The
subspecialty of
oncology concerned with
radiotherapy is
called radiation oncology. A
physician who
practices in this subspecialty...
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Veterinary oncology is a
subspecialty of
veterinary medicine that
deals with
cancer diagnosis and
treatment in animals.
Cancer is a
major cause of death...
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Endocrine oncology refers to a
medical speciality dealing with hormone-producing tumors, i.e. a
combination of
endocrinology and
oncology. Few centres...
- Neuro-
oncology is the
study of
brain and
spinal cord neoplasms, many of
which are (at
least eventually) very
dangerous and life-threatening (astrocytoma...
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Molecular oncology is an
interdisciplinary medical specialty at the
interface of
medicinal chemistry and
oncology that
refers to the
investigation of...
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American Society of
Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is a
professional organization representing physicians of all
oncology sub-specialties who care for people...
