Medical Oncology
The incidence of cancer in our country and in the world is increasing day by day. Innovations are emerging every day in the treatment of cancer, which is based on different causes such as unhealthy diet, smoking and air pollution. In addition to these treatment options applied in our center, radiation oncology, oncological surgery, gynecology, urology, thoracic surgery, interventional radiology and nuclear medicine departments, which are the departments we work closely with, are applied in local treatments according to the patient. What is Medical Oncology? Medical oncology is a branch of science that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of cancerous cells. It also covers not only cancer patients but also cancer prevention and early diagnosis options. Medical Oncology Specialists aim to identify and treat cancer tumors. Medical oncologists examine why cancerous cells form, how they spread and how they can be treated most effectively. In the light of this information, the most appropriate treatment options are determined and applied to patients with cancer. Which Types of Cancer Are Treated in Medical Oncology? All solid organ tumors, especially lung, breast, prostate, colorectal, stomach and esophagus, melanoma, sarcomas, head and neck, brain and neuroendocrine cancers are treated. Cancer treatment decisions are made by a multidisciplinary tumor board that meets on certain days and times of the week.