Oncology意思

"Oncology" is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. It encompasses both medical oncology (the use of chemotherapy and other medications to treat cancer) and surgical oncology (the use of surgery to treat cancer). Oncologists are medical doctors who have completed additional training in the treatment of cancer. They work closely with patients to develop individualized treatment plans that may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, and/or other therapies. Oncologists also conduct research to improve our understanding of cancer and to develop new and better treatments.