Oncology
- Oncology is the medical specialty dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer affecting various organs and tissues of the body.
- Oncology care includes management of cancers such as breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, blood cancers (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma), brain tumors, and gynecological cancers.
- Oncologists utilize advanced diagnostic methods including biopsies, tumor markers, PET-CT scans, molecular testing, genetic counseling, and precision medicine.
- Treatment approaches include surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, bone marrow or stem cell transplant, and radiation therapy.
- Surgical oncology focuses on tumor removal, organ-preserving surgeries, head & neck cancer surgeries, breast-conserving surgery, and reconstructive procedures.
- Medical oncology specializes in drug-based treatments such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and oral onco-medications.
- Radiation oncology uses advanced techniques like IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT, and proton therapy to destroy cancer cells with precision.
- Pediatric oncology cares for children with blood cancers, brain tumors, lymphomas, sarcomas, and genetic cancer syndromes.
- Preventive oncology emphasizes cancer screening programs, genetic risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and vaccinations such as HPV and Hepatitis B.
- Palliative oncology focuses on improving quality of life by managing pain, fatigue, nutrition, emotional support, and end-of-life care.
- Emergency oncology addresses urgent conditions such as tumor bleeding, airway obstruction, spinal cord compression, superior vena cava syndrome, and tumor lysis syndrome.
- Modern oncology integrates precision medicine, molecular profiling, minimally invasive surgery, robotic-assisted procedures, and advanced imaging for better outcomes.
- Together, oncology services provide comprehensive cancer care from prevention and early detection to advanced treatment, rehabilitation, and survivorship support.