What is Oncology?

Oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. It includes the study of the various types of cancer, their causes, and how they can be treated or managed. Oncologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. They work with a team of healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient, which may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or a combination of these approaches. The goal of oncology is to provide the best possible care for cancer patients and improve their quality of life.

What all conditions do Oncologists take care of?

Some of the conditions that oncologists take care of include

  • Solid tumors cancers that develop in tissues or organs such as breast, lung, prostate, colon, or pancreas.
  • Blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
  • Sarcomas cancers that develop in bone, muscle, or connective tissue.
  • Brain tumors cancers that develop in the brain or spinal cord.
  • Genetic predisposition patients with a family history of certain cancers or known genetic mutations that increase their risk of developing cancer.

What tactics do Oncologists of Vijaya Hospital use for their patients?

Our Oncologists use a variety of tactics to provide the best possible care for our patients. The tactics used by oncologists at Vijaya Hospital may include

  • Diagnosis Using imaging tests, biopsies, and other diagnostic procedures to determine the type and stage of cancer.
  • Treatment planning Working with a team of healthcare professionals to develop a treatment plan tailored to the patient's individual needs, considering factors such as the type and stage of cancer, the patient's overall health, and their preferences.
  • Surgery Removing cancerous tumors and nearby tissues and assessing whether surgery is a viable option for treatment.
  • Radiation therapy Using high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells.
  • Chemotherapy Using drugs to kill cancer cells or prevent them from dividing.
  • Immunotherapy Using drugs that help the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.
  • Targeted therapy Using drugs that target specific molecules or proteins involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.
  • Supportive care Providing care to help patients manage the side effects of treatment and improve their quality of life.

These are just a few examples of the tactics used by oncologists to provide the best possible care for their patients. The specific tactics used will depend on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the patient's individual needs and preferences.