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.
Oncologists may also be categorized on the basis of the patient type.

Blessed Are Those - Letter on the tasks and care involved in oncology nursing from a patient's point of view.
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CancerNet - Wide range of information organized for the patient, health professional and basic researcher, including the PDQ database with treatment information, and clinical trial information, from the National Cancer Institute.
Meta Description: [ NCI's expert-reviewed information for health professionals, patients, and the public on topics including cancer treatment, prevention, screening, genetics, survivorship, and resources for coping with cancer. ]
CancerSourceRN.com - Offers news, drug databases, continuing education courses, and a conference calendar. [Some sections require free registration.]
Duke University Medical Center: Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Program - Written by the nurses, offers patient and family resources, inpatient and outpatient information, list of staff, and a virtual tour.
OncoLink - Extensive information for the patient, caregiver and clinician. Cancer news, disease oriented menus, causes and prevention, clinical trials, conferences, and psychosocial support, from the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center.
Meta Description: [ OncoLink, the Web's first cancer resource, provides comprehensive information on cancer treatments, cancer research advances, continuing medical education, cancer prevention, and clinical trials. ]
Oncology Education Services, Inc. - A for-profit subsidiary of the Oncology Nursing Society, develops oncology-related communication programs, products, and services for businesses and individuals working with oncology professionals
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Oncology.com - Coping strategies, side effect management strategies and current clinical trials for people taking care of cancer patients.
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