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=== Assistant: Oncology is the branch of medicine that focuses on cancer—its development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. ===
Oncology is the branch of medicine that focuses on cancer—its development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Here’s a simple, clear overview:

===== What oncology includes =====
* Medical oncology – uses medicines such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, or targeted therapy.
* Radiation oncology – treats cancer using high-energy radiation.
* Surgical oncology – removes tumours through surgery.
* Haematologic oncology – deals with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.

===== What oncologists do =====
* Diagnose cancers (tests, scans, biopsies)
* Plan and manage treatment
* Monitor progress and side effects
* Provide follow-up care after treatment
* Offer supportive/palliative care to improve comfort and quality of life

===== If you want: =====

I can give:
* A simple explanation
* More detailed medical/biological info
* Types of cancer
* Treatments
* What an appointment with an oncologist is like
* Support resources

What would you like to know?