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( Oncology)
Oncology is the branch of medicine that studies tumors (cancer). A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. The term originates from the Greek onkos (?????), meaning bulk, mass, or tumor and the suffix -logy, meaning "study of". The oncologist often coordinates the multidisciplinary care of cancer patients, which may involve physiotherapy, counseling, clinical genetics, to name but a few. An oncologist often has to liaise with pathologists on the exact biological nature of the tumor that is being treated. Oncology is concerned with The most important diagnostic tool remains the medical history the character of the complaints and any specific symptoms (fatigue, weight loss, unexplained anemia, fever of unknown origin, paraneoplastic phenomena and other signs). Often a physical examination will reveal the location of a malignancy.
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Obesity surgery in India now with easy medical access by julia manderson
Most common medical treatments in India are obesity surgery, heart surgery, knee transplant, hip surgery/replacement, oncology, cosmetic surgery and dental care. Medical tourism in India is an innovative concept whereby people from world over visit h...
Florida Hospital Performs First Unrelated Bone Marrow Transplant in Orlando Area by Donald Arson
Orlando is quickly becoming known for medicine and science, and for some local patients that means no longer having to travel to get many complex medical treatments. On the banks of Lake Estelle Thursday morning, Florida Hospital announced an extens...
Medical Treatments & Tourism Co. by rahul article
Medicaltourismcompany.net : A dream offer
Most people cringe when they have to be hospitalized or visit the doctor. They feel ill at the mere thought of a hospital- such is the perception and unreasonable fear that many foster in case of h...
Breast weight and hormone receptor status in women with breast cancer.
IntroductionAromatase activity in peripheral tissues including the breast is the main source of estrogen in postmenopausal women. There is evidence that local estrogen synthesis by breast aromatase contributes to mammary carcinogenesis. Therefore, we...
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