What is Oncology?
Oncology is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating cancer using methods such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, and targeted therapies. It involves personalized care and advanced treatments to manage and improve outcomes for cancer patients.
Oncologists are experts in managing cancer care, guiding patients through every stage of their illness. They help diagnose the type and stage of cancer, explain and recommend various treatment options while discussing the benefits and potential side effects, oversee the entire treatment process, and provide complete post-treatment care to monitor recovery and prevent recurrence.
Type of Oncology:
Medical Oncology.
Surgical Oncology.
Radiation Oncology.
Cancer diagnosis typically involves:
Physical Exam: Checking for lumps or abnormalities in the body, such as changes in skin color or organ enlargement.
Laboratory Tests: Analyzing blood or urine samples to detect abnormalities, like unusual white blood cell counts in leukemia.
Imaging Tests: Using noninvasive techniques like CT scans, MRI, PET scans, ultrasound, and X-rays to visualize internal organs and bones.
Biopsy: Collecting and testing a sample of cells to definitively diagnose cancer, with the method depending on cancer type and location.
Cancer Treatments include:
Surgery: Removing the cancer or as much of it as possible.
Chemotherapy: Using drugs to kill cancer cells.
Radiation Therapy: Applying high-energy beams, like X-rays or protons, to target and destroy cancer cells, either externally or internally.
Bone Marrow Transplant: Replacing diseased bone marrow with healthy cells to allow higher doses of chemotherapy and restore blood cell production.
Immunotherapy: Enhancing the body's immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.
Hormone Therapy: Blocking or removing hormones that fuel certain cancers, such as breast or prostate cancer.
Targeted Drug Therapy: Focusing on specific abnormalities in cancer cells to inhibit their survival.
Clinical Trials: Investigating new and experimental treatments for cancer through ongoing research studies.
You might need to see an oncologist if you experience symptoms such as:
• Persistent coughing, chest pain, or breathlessness
• Changes in bowel habits
• Abdominal bloating
• Unexplained bleeding
• New or unusual lumps
• Changes in moles
• Unexplained weight loss
• Ongoing indigestion or heartburn
• Persistent fatigue or feeling unwell
Key Services Offered by Medassure:
• Cancer Screening and Early Detection
• Surgical oncology
• Medical oncology
• Radiation oncology
• Gynecologic oncology
• Pediatric oncology
• Neurological oncology
• Supportive Care and Rehabilitation
Why Choose Medassure Healthcare?
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