Oncology Treatments in India
What is Oncology ?
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with tumors. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist.The name's etymological origin is the Greek word meaning "tumor", "volume" or "mass".
Oncology is concerned with:
The diagnosis of any cancer in a person (pathology)
herapy (e.g. surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other modalities)
Follow-up of cancer patients after successful treatment
Palliative care of patients with terminal malignancies
Ethical questions surrounding cancer care
Ethical issues
What information to give the patient regarding disease extent/progression/prognosis
Entry into clinical trials, especially in the face of terminal illness.
Withdrawal of active treatment.
Do Not Resuscitate" orders and other end of life issues.