Oncology is the branch of medicine focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer. It involves a deep understanding of the biological behavior of cancer cells, tumor development, and how malignancies spread and respond to therapy. Oncology is a multidisciplinary field that integrates clinical care, research, and supportive services to improve outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients.
Key sub-topics include: Hematologic malignancies (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma), solid tumors (e.g., breast, lung, prostate, colorectal cancers), pediatric oncology, oncogenetics, cancer immunotherapy, palliative and supportive oncology, early detection and screening, tumor biomarkers, precision oncology, cancer survivorship, and clinical trials in oncology.
