Oncology in Palmerston North
Oncology in Palmerston North is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of
Cancer
. The three primary disciplines are medical, surgical and radiation oncology. A
Medical Oncologist
or
Cancer Specialist
treats cancer with drug therapy, including chemotherapy. A
Surgical Oncologist
includes biopsy (sample taking), staging (examinations and tests to see the extent and spread of the cancer) and surgical resection (removal) of tumours. A
Radiation Oncologist
involves treatment with therapeutic radiation. It is also called radiation therapy or radiotherapy.
Oncologists
may further specialise in specific types of cancer such as lung cancer, breast cancer, and so on. A
Paediatric Oncologist
specialises in the treatment of children with cancer and incorporates all three primary oncology disciplines.
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