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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The care coordinator will recognize that a potential cancer-fighting journey requires more than a single oncology appointment and, from this point, step into the role of guide for the patient’s journey.
—Kara Trott, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The company acknowledges the competitive landscape in precision oncology and the need for strategic partnerships.
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In addition to advanced radiation therapy, Epic Care offers comprehensive healthcare services, including medical oncology, breast health, primary care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and genetic counseling.
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Quanta Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
The care coordinator will recognize that a potential cancer-fighting journey requires more than a single oncology appointment and, from this point, step into the role of guide for the patient’s journey.
—Kara Trott, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The company acknowledges the competitive landscape in precision oncology and the need for strategic partnerships.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2025
In addition to advanced radiation therapy, Epic Care offers comprehensive healthcare services, including medical oncology, breast health, primary care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and genetic counseling.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Oncology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oncology. Accessed 21 Apr. 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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