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What it means
Oncology covers the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of cancer. Oncologists may treat with drugs (medical oncology), radiation (radiation oncology) or surgery (surgical oncology). Oncology nurses give chemotherapy, manage side effects, and support clients and families.
At a glance
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Related terms
antineoplastic
A drug used to treat cancer by killing cancer cells or stopping them from growing and dividing.
-logy
A word ending that means the study of something.
-logist
A word ending that means a specialist who studies or treats something.
staging
Working out how large a cancer is and how far it has spread in the body.