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Medical Oncology
Medical oncologist is a sub branch of cancer department.
Cancer is complex disease and often, it requires a mix a treatment to treat the cancer patient by different medical option Like, Medicine, radiation, and surgical — along with lifestyle changes.
A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating cancer in adults using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, and targeted therapy. A medical oncologist often is the main health care provider for someone who has cancer. A medical oncologist also gives supportive care and may coordinate treatment given by other specialists.
Medical Oncology Treatment Options
Chemotherapy: Medicines are used to kill cancer cells. It is usually given if the melanoma has returned or spread.
Immunotherapy: Medications such as interferon or interleukin help your immune system fight the cancer. They may be used along with chemotherapy and surgery.
Hormone Therapy: Some uterine tumors need hormones to grow. These tumors have hormone receptors for the hormones estrogen, progesterone, or both. If lab tests show that the tumor in your uterus has these receptors, then hormone therapy may be an option.
Targeted Therapy : Targeted therapies are designed to only treat cancer cells while leaving alone normal and healthy lung cells. These include monoclonal antibodies that travel directly to the cancer cells and release drugs or radiation, anti-angiogenesis agents that interfere with the blood supply creation mechanism of cancer cells, and growth factor inhibitors that block the effects of growth factors and disallow the cancerous cells to grow.