Clinical Oncology
The diagnosis and treatment of cancer in patients is the focus of the oncology subspecialty known as clinical oncology. Clinical oncologists are physicians with specialized training in the management of cancer patients. This includes the application of different treatment modalities like targeted therapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and other systemic therapies.
To provide comprehensive and well-coordinated care for cancer patients, clinical oncologists collaborate closely with other medical specialists such as radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, and nurses. They assess patients, identify the kind and stage of the disease, and create a customized treatment plan based on the requirements of each patient.