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Oncology
Oncology is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing cancer using medical, surgical, and radiation therapies.
Treatment Procedures
- • Chemotherapy
- • Hormone therapy
- • Targeted therapy
- • Immunotherapy
- • Surgical tumor removal
- • Palliative therapy
Overview
- ✔Focuses on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer
- ✔Involves multidisciplinary care teams
- ✔Includes medical, surgical, and radiation oncology
- ✔Treats both localized and metastatic cancers
Types of Treatment
- ✔Medical, Surgical, Radiation
Types of Surgery
- ✔Surgical Oncology
Purpose
- To diagnose cancer and determine its stage
- To treat and control cancer growth
- To remove tumors or cancerous tissues
- To manage and prevent spread of cancer
Conditions Treated
- Carcinomas
- Sarcomas
- Leukemias
- Lymphomas
- Central nervous system cancers
Diagnosis & Evaluation
- Cancer type identification
- Staging tests
- Location and spread evaluation
Summary
Oncology is a comprehensive field focused on diagnosing and treating cancer through various treatment approaches including medical therapy, surgery, and radiation.
Why Choose India?
- Preferred destination for international patients
- Advanced hospitals with modern technology
- Availability of robotic-assisted surgeries
- Skilled and experienced healthcare professionals
- Comprehensive international patient services
- Affordable treatment costs
- Strict hygiene and quality standards
Overview Points
- ✔ Focuses on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer
- ✔ Involves multidisciplinary care teams
- ✔ Includes medical, surgical, and radiation oncology
- ✔ Treats both localized and metastatic cancers
How It Is Done
- 1Diagnosis of cancer type and affected area
- 2Testing to confirm location, staging, and severity
- 3Treatment planning by oncologist
- 4Monitoring and tracking response to treatment
Additional Information
- ℹ Oncology includes different specialties such as gynecologic oncology, paediatric hematology and oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology. Cancer may develop due to environmental, lifestyle, genetic, and infectious factors.
