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2. What Is an Oncologist: What You Need to Know About Cancer Doctors

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   Medical oncologists. Medical oncologists treat cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapies, biological therapies, and other targeted treatments. People often think of the medical oncologist as ...

3. What Is an Oncologist? - WebMD

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   Oncology is the study of cancer. Oncologists specialize in managing and treating patients throughout the course of the disease, which involves: Confirming a patient’s initial diagnosis;

4. Medical Oncologist: When Do You Need to See One? - WebMD

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   Medical oncology is a type of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.A medical oncologist’s job is to take care of cancer patients by using things like ...

5. What Is a Hematologist Oncologist? - WebMD

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   3 min read. A hematologist oncologist is a doctor who specializes in treating cancers of the blood. They have extra training in the blood system, lymphatic system, bone marrow, and cancers. The ...

6. Oncology - Wikipedia

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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 is an oncologist. [1] The name's etymological origin is the Greek word ὄγκος ( ónkos ), meaning "tumor", "volume" or "mass". [2] Oncology is concerned with:

7. Types of Drugs Used in Cancer Treatment - Healthline

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   Oncology drugs are therapeutics used to treat cancer, a group of diseases caused by uncontrolled growth and division of abnormal cells. Oncology drugs include a range of different types of ...