Oncology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. Oncologists are medical doctors who specialize in this area, and they may work in hospitals, clinics, or private practice. Continue Reading Below
Oncology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. Oncologists are medical doctors who specialize in this area, and they may work in hospitals, clinics, or private practice. Oncology includes a wide range of subspecialties, such as medical oncology (which involves the use of chemotherapy and other medical treatments to treat cancer) and radiation oncology (which involves the use of radiation therapy to treat cancer).