oncology
noun
on·col·o·gy
än-ˈkä-lə-jē 
äŋ-
: a branch of medicine concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and study of cancer
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Support from healthcare professionals, such as oncology social workers or patient navigators, can also be helpful.
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Following his education, Dr. Hartford has been a researcher, professor and interim chief of radiation oncology.
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
And back at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, letters and drawings made by children in the oncology department showed colorful illustrations and messages wishing him well.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Support from healthcare professionals, such as oncology social workers or patient navigators, can also be helpful.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Following his education, Dr. Hartford has been a researcher, professor and interim chief of radiation oncology.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
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oncology
noun
on·col·o·gy
än-ˈkäl-ə-jē
: a branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors
Medical Definition
oncology
noun
on·col·o·gy
än-ˈkäl-ə-jē, äŋ-
plural oncologies
: a branch of medicine concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and study of cancer
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