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It is a medical unit that provides services regarding the treatment processes and follow-up plans of patients diagnosed with cancer. Medical oncologists are interested not only in the treatment of cancer but also in early diagnosis and prevention methods.

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What Diseases Does Medical Oncology Treat?

Common types of cancer that medical oncology diagnoses and treats include:

•⁠  ⁠Breast Cancer: A type of cancer that refers to malignant tumors. Many oncologic treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy options are available for breast cancer. The appropriate treatment option is determined by the location and size of the tumor and the results of laboratory tests.

•⁠  ⁠Colorectal Cancer: Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, develops in the inner lining of the colon.

•⁠  ⁠Oral Cancer: It can appear on the lips and mouth as white spots or bleeding sores inside the mouth. If the cancer has not spread beyond the mouth and throat, a complete cure may be possible using a combination of surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

•⁠  ⁠Pancreatic Cancer: Treatment for pancreatic cancer depends on the stage of the disease and the patient’s overall health. Standard treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.

•⁠  ⁠Skin Cancer: It is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the epidermis, the outermost skin layer, caused by unrepaired DNA damage where mutations occur.

•⁠  ⁠Thyroid Cancer: Thyroid cancer begins in the thyroid, a small gland located in the neck just above the windpipe. It depends on the size of the tumor and whether the cancer has spread.

•⁠  ⁠Gallbladder Cancer: Occurs when malignant tumor cells grow in the gallbladder. In early-stage cancers, the goal is usually to eliminate the cancer. However, if the cancer is advanced, treatment goals may include prolonging a person’s life and managing their symptoms.

•⁠  ⁠Liver Cancer: Occurs when the DNA cells of healthy liver cells are affected. Chemotherapy, chemoembolization, radiation therapy, radioembolization, immunotherapy and other medical oncology treatments can be applied.

•⁠  ⁠Prostate Cancer: A condition that occurs in men. It is a small gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Depending on the treatment, various healthcare professionals manage the process together, including urologists, radiation oncologists and oncologists.

•⁠  ⁠Lymphoma: Lymphoma is a type of cancer that is divided into Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The main treatment options for lymphoma are chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which can be used alone or in combination.