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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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Redding - Northern California :: California :: California Physician Opportunities
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Knoxville Community :: Tennessee :: Sunbelt Management Associates
Oncology Group looking to add a Hematologist/Oncologist to join their group. They are a growing group with 2 different locations. 350,000.00 base plus bonus Employment Sign-on bonus Located in
San Luis Obispo :: California :: Minerva Recruiting
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Annals of Oncology - current issue
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Patient-reported outcomes in drug safety evaluation
Basch, E.
Drug interactions in oncology: how common are they?
Riechelmann, R. P., Del Giglio, A. Background: Drug–drug interactions (DDIs) comprise an important problem in medical oncology practice. We systematically reviewed the frequency of DDIs in oncology. Methods: We searched PubMed for eligible articles and on-line databases for abstracts of major oncology meetings. Results: Eight studies reported on the frequency of DDIs: six evaluated the frequency of potential DDIs, while two studies reported on real DDIs, i.e. interactions that had clinical consequences. Studies of potential DDIs found that approximately one-third of patients are exposed to dangerous drug doublets, with the most common ones involving warfarin and anticonvulsants. One study of real DDIs found that 2% of hospitalized cancer patients had a DDI as the cause of admission. Conclusions: Drug interactions comprise an important issue in oncology, with approximately one-third of ambulatory cancer patients being at risk of DDIs. Data are limited on the clinical consequences of drug interactions among cancer patients.
ACS Online CME - The American Cancer Society's Online Continuing Medical Education (CME) site for medical professionals with free CME activities on all aspects of oncology.
Meta Description: [ Web site for ACS Online CME. ]
Advances in Oncology - Contains information for choosing treatment options for various cancer types such as: breast cancer, chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), neuroendocrine tumors, brain cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
Meta Description: [ Cancer treatments for chronic myeloid leukemia, breast cancer and other cancer types. Research on bone cancer symptoms - brain cancer and leukemia or CML info. ]
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California Oncology Consortium - Dedicated to assisting oncologists in the delivery of the highest quality patient care by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and data.
Meta Description: [ California Oncology Consortium is an advocate for the practicing oncologist and their patients. We represent the oncology community before legislature, Medicare and insurance carriers. ]
Crossroads Cancer Consulting - Offers strategic planning for oncology programs. Includes trends, articles, and links to oncology related sites.
European School of Oncology(ESO) - Educational resource for oncologists
FDA Oncology Tools - A pilot project of the Federal Drug Administration aiming at pulling together relevant oncologic information by disease category.
Meta Description: [ Oncology Tools ]
General Practice Notebook - Oncology - Coverage of this medical speciality.
Hematology-Oncology Resource Centers - The Hematology/Oncology section of Medscape.com with many useful information primarily intended for healthcare professionals.
Hyperthermia in Modern Oncology - Hyperthermia and combination with chemotherapy, extensive biological program new approach in the modern oncology.
Meta Description: [ local and whole body hyperthermia as successful intensification of the cytotoxic effect of chemotherapy in complex less toxic therapeutic strategy
against widely disseminated and multidrug resistant tumors, in combination with immune therapy and advanced biologic and holistic approach ]
International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research (INCTR) - The INCTR assists developing countries by supporting research collaboration, education and training in oncology with the aim of increasing survival rates and the quality of life.
International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) - Dedicated the advancement of oncology in elderly patients
Medscape Oncology - A comprehensive clinical information site devoted to oncology. Includes free full-text articles, coverage from major oncology conferences and other related topics.
Meta Description: [ Medscape Hematology-Oncology is a free resource for Physicians, featuring Free Hematology-Oncology CME (Continuing Medical Education), Hematology-Oncology medical journal articles, MEDLINE, Hematology-Oncology medical news, major Hematology-Oncology conference coverage, and comprehensive drug inf... ]
National Cancer Institute - Cancer Statistics - The National Cancer Institutes (NCI) gateway to information on cancer statistics for the public, health professionals, and researchers. Includes a glossary of terms, reports of cancer rates and trends, and tools and software aids for data analysis.
Meta Description: [ NCI's gateway to information on cancer statistics for the public, health professionals, and researchers. Includes a glossary of terms, reports of cancer rates and trends, and tools and software aids for data analysis. ]
Network for Oncology Communication and Research - A forum in which practicing oncologists can interact with their peers as well as with leading experts. NOCR also provides oncology news.
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Oncology Jobs - Physician jobs for all specialties throughout North America.
Oncology Resource Consultants, Inc. - Cancer consulting specializing in cancer space planning and cancer reimbursement.
Meta Description: [ Cancer consulting from Oncology Resource Consultants specializing in cancer planning and cancer reimbursement. ]
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Oncology.com - Comprehensive cancer and medical resources, including databases on alternative cancer treatments, medical terminology, chemotherapy and other drugs, and links to scientific journals.
Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) - A program of the National Cancer Institute, SEER is a source of information on cancer incidence and survival in the United States.
Meta Description: [ The SEER program provides information on cancer statistics to help reduce the burden of cancer on the U.S. population. SEER collects and publishes cancer incidence and survival data from population-based cancer registries. ]
Oncology Job RSS feeds - All Physician Job RSS feeds: States with Oncology Employment Opportunities
