Oncology, at its most basic level, involves the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The word oncology comes from the Greek word meaning "mass" or "bulk," referring to tumors. A doctor who specializes in oncology is called an oncologist. Oncology involves a huge range of study. Since cancer can occur in so many of the body's systems, many doctors choose to specialize in a particular branch of it, such as bone cancer or blood diseases. Some doctors specialize in chemotherapy treatments, while others focus on radiation therapy.
Oncology has come a long way since early surgeons were able only to excise tumors with the most primitive means. It has leaped forward even in the past 25 years or so, with huge improvements in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Doctors agree that early detection, if not prevention, is the best way to deal with cancer, and oncology also covers this facet of medicine.
All type of brain tumors are removed microscopically. Examples of brain tumors operated are
All type of brain tumors are removed microscopically. Examples of brain tumors operated are
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DNB, RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAMME IN SURGICAL ONCOLOGY – TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MS, MBBS, MRCSEd, MRCPS, MNAMS
In the recent past I was working in the department of Surgical Oncology at Mahavir Cancer Sansthan – A Tertiary Cancer Care Center of Eastern India located in Patna – Bihar since 13th November 2008 for a period of Three and half years till May 2012 as a part of Diplomate of National Board training Programme in Surgical Oncology (D.N.B Surgical Oncology) I have been performing all types of Oncology Operations (Esophageal resections, Lung Resections, Mediastinal Tumors & Chest wall tumors). All types of Gastrointestinal Cancer operations (Radical Distal & Total Gastrectomy, Radical Cholecystectomy, Hepatectomy, Colectomy, Anterior resection, Abdomino Perineal resection, abdominal wall tumor excision & Reconstructions).