Is there a significant difference between medical and clinical oncology?
Medical oncology refers to medicinal treatments for cancer, such as hormones, chemotherapy, and biological drugs. Clinical oncology involves administering both drug treatments and radiotherapy.
What does the term “oncology” refer to?
Oncology is a broad term that involves diagnosing, treating, and managing tumours.
What are the fastest-growing cancers?
  • Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
  • Acute myeloid leukaemia
  • Glioblastoma
  • Inflammatory breast cancer
Should I get a second opinion before cancer therapy?
Yes, you are welcome to get a second opinion concerning treatment.
What can I expect at a consultation with the oncologist?
Your oncologist will review your medical history and conduct a comprehensive examination. The oncologist will also question you about your family history of cancer and study any scans or the results of previous tests done beforehand.

IT IS SAID

that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperilled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperilled in every single battle.

Sun Tzu, The Art of War