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Oncology is the medical subspecialty dealing with the study and treatment of cancer. A physician who practices oncology is an oncologist. The term originates from the Greek onkos (ονκος), meaning bulk, mass, or tumor and the suffix -ology, meaning "study of."
Oncologists may be divided on the basis of the type of treatment provided.
- Surgical oncologists: who are surgeons who specialize in tumor removal.
- Medical oncologists: who deal with using medication or chemotherapy to treat cancer.
- Radiation oncologists: people who specialize in the treatment of cancer with radiation, a process called radiotherapy.
- N.B. In the UK, the majority of oncologists are known as Clinical Oncologists, and are fully qualified to practice both chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In most other countries these disciplines are more clearly segregated.
Oncologists may also be categorized on the basis of the patient type.
- Gynecologic oncologist: who specialize in the treatment of cancer in women. He/She can performs and give chemotherapy and assists in radiation therapy for these cancers in women.
- Pediatric oncologist: who specialize in the care of children with cancer.
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Bandolier - Cancer - The cancer section of the online version of Bandolier, an independent journal about evidence-based healthcare. It provides critical reviews of cancer diagnosis and treatment for both healthcare professionals and consumers.
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Breast Cancer Watch - Provides commentary on research into breast cancer treatment and prevention.
Clinical Oncology Information Network - Describes a project by the Royal College of Radiologists, with details of the aims and results.
Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer: ACCP Evidence-Based Guidelines - Methodology for reviewing scientific evidence and assessing scope and quality of clinical practice lung cancer guidelines. From American College of Chest Physicians.
PEBC: Program in Evidence-based Care - Evidence-based systematic reviews in cancer care and research, with evidence summaries for both healthcare providers and the public.
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