9781639273638
Amy Temple
American Medical Publishers
English
2021
Oncology
229
$ 153
Oncology is a branch of medicine which deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. Medical oncology is a subdivision of oncology which focuses on the treatment of cancer. It focuses on prescribing and overseeing treatment methods like chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. There are various specializations within this field such as oncology surgery, radiation oncology, nursing, etc. Medical oncology also focuses on cancer diagnosis, management of the cancer symptoms and treatment of the side effects from the treatment. This book presents the complex subject of medical oncology in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. The topics covered herein deal with the core subjects of this field. This book aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.