MEDICIAL ONCOLOGY

Medical oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer using chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Medical oncologists work with patients to develop personalized treatment plans to combat various types of cancer.

Therapeutic Approaches

·         Chemotherapy: Using medications to kill cancer cells

·         Hormone therapy: Using medications to block hormone production or action

·         Immunotherapy: Using medications to stimulate the immune system

·         Targeted therapy: Using medications to target specific cancer cells or proteins

·         Combination therapy: Using multiple treatments together