Oncology

Introduction to Oncology

Oncology is the medical specialty that focuses on diagnosis, treatment, and cancer prevention, a disorder defined by abnormal cell growth. Oncologists specialize in medical, surgical, and radiation therapies to combat cancer and improve patient outcomes. With advanced research, early discovery, and personalized care, oncology aims to advance lives. We are committed to bringing hope, care, and innovative treatments to enable patients and families against cancer.

types of oncology specialties:

• Medical Oncology: Treats cancer with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and target therapies.
• Surgical Oncology: Removes tumors and cancerous tissues with surgery.
• Radiation Oncology: Kills cancer cells with targeted radiation.
• Pediatric Oncology: Diagnoses and treats cancer in children.
• Hematology-Oncology: Treats blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.
• Gynecologic Oncology: Treats cancers of the female reproductive organs.
• Neuro-Oncology: Treats brain and nervous system cancers.
• Urologic Oncology: Treats urinary system and male reproductive organ cancers.

Common Cancer Types and Treatments

1. Solid Tumor Cancers

2. • Breast Cancer:

   Attacks breast tissue, typically detected by mammograms. It is treated with surgery (mastectomy or lumpectomy), radiation, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.Lung Cancer: Occurs in the lungs, most commonly

3.  linked with cigarette smoking. Treated by surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy.

• Prostate Cancer: Affects the prostate gland in men. Managed through active surveillance, surgery, radiotherapy, or hormone therapy.
• Colorectal Cancer: Develops in the rectum or colon, typically diagnosed by colonoscopy. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.

2. Blood Cancers

   • Leukemia: A cancer of the blood cells and bone marrow. Chemo, targeted therapy, or stem cell transplant are used to treat it.

• Lymphoma: Involves the lymph system, both Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin types. Treated with chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy.
• Skin Cancer (Melanoma): Develops in skin cells, usually as a result of UV exposure. Treated with surgery, immunotherapy, or targeted treatment.

3. Emerging Treatments

• Immunotherapy (PD-1 Inhibitors, Checkpoint Blockers): Helps to boost the immune system to attack cancer cells by blocking proteins like PD-1 that shield tumors. Works against cancers like melanoma and lung cancer.
• Precision Medicine (Gene-Targeted Drugs): Leverages genetic profiling to make drugs that target specifically the mutations driving cancer growth. Successful in the treatment of cancers including breast and colorectal cancer.
• CAR-T Cell Therapy (Genetically Engineered Immune Cells): Re-engineers a patient’s T-cells to target cancer cells, most effective for blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma. Promises hope for previously incurable cases.

Cancer Diagnosis and Staging

• Biopsy: Tissue removal and analysis to determine presence and type of cancer.
• Image Tests: Techniques like X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, or PET scans photograph tumors.
• Blood Tests: Detects cancer markers, e.g., PSA for prostate cancer, in the blood.
• Endoscopy: A camera is inserted to look inside organs for cancer presence.
• Cancer Staging: Examines stage of cancer, from Stage 0 (early, localized) to Stage IV (advanced, spread). Determines treatment and outcome.
• TNM System: Classifies tumors by size (T), lymph nodes (N), and metastasis (M).

  Supportive and Palliative Care

• Supportive Care: Enhances quality of life by managing symptoms like pain, nausea, or fatigue during cancer treatment.
• Palliative Care: Focuses on symptom control and stress management for patients with advanced diseases, not necessarily end-of-life care.
• Pain Management: Utilizes medications, therapies, or interventions to effectively treat cancer pain.
• Emotional Support: Provides counseling or support groups to address mental health and coping concerns.
• Nutritional Support: Offers nutritional guidance to maintain strength and manage side effects of treatment.
• Hospice Care: Extreme palliative care for terminal patients, prioritizing comfort and dignity.

           Advances in Cancer Research

• Immunotherapy Innovations: Develops therapies like checkpoint inhibitors to boost immune responses against cancer cells.
• Precision Oncology: Uses genetic profiling to create targeted treatments for specific cancer mutations.
• Liquid Biopsies: Diagnoses cancer through blood tests, allowing for earlier detection and monitoring.
• CAR-T Cell Therapy: Creates innovative engineered T-cell therapies to treat blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.
• AI in Diagnostics: Employs artificial intelligence to improve cancer diagnosis and predict treatment outcomes.
• Cancer Vaccines: Talks about vaccines to prevent or treat cancers, such as HPV- related cancers.

    Choosing an Oncologist

• Specialization: Choose an oncologist who has expertise in your particular cancer.
• Credentials: Select a board-certified oncologist with good expertise.
• Communication: Select a physician who listens and explains well.
• Hospital Affiliation: Select one that is affiliated with a reputable medical hospital.
• Patient Feedback: See patient ratings for information on quality of care.
• Accessibility: Offer convenient location and appointment availability

 WMedTour: Your partner in Global Oncology Journey

Our patients can make hassle-free, completely free reservations with WMedTour to make their medical journey convenient and smooth.

We understand that planning medical treatment abroad could be intimidating, and thus we eliminate all additional cost by offering free reservation services to our patients. Apart from this, WMedTour has signed trustworthy contracts with the world’s top physicians and world-renowned hospitals to ensure that every patient is treated with the utmost care by experienced professionals. These partnerships allow us to provide trustworthy, customized medical solutions and provide the top levels of treatment and patient safety.

• Global Oncologist Network: WMedTour places patients in touch with board-certified oncologists worldwide, who specialize in diverse neoplasms.
• Access to Treatment: Coordinates multimodal therapies including chemotherapy, immunotherapy (e.g., PD-1 inhibitors), and precision oncology with gene-directed agents.
• Surgical and Radiation Services: Coordinates surgical oncology and high-end radiotherapy, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), globally.
• Personalized Navigation: Coordinates diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up care without crossing borders.
• Enrollment in Clinical Trials: Accesses patients to groundbreaking trials, like CAR-T cell therapy, at leader global facilities.
• Supportive Care: Integrates palliative and psychologic treatment to ensure optimal quality of life.
• Treatable Cancer Types: Provides access to treatment for the majority of types of cancer.

Wmedtour Treatable Cancer Types:

Bone & Soft Tissue Oncology
Breast Oncology
Gastrointestinal Oncology
Gynaecological Oncology
Head & Neck Oncology

Hemato Oncology
Neuro Oncology
Thoracic Oncology

Uro Oncology

Final thoughts

Cancer treatment has come a long way, with oncology offering a myriad of effective and innovative treatments tailored to each patient. From initial diagnosis to intricate therapies like immunotherapy and precision medicine, the outlook for cancer treatment is rosy. The appropriate specialist and hospital do matter — that’s where WMedTour enters the picture. We pair patients with the top oncologists and hospitals in the world, offering free, convenient booking and personalized care plans. It is our mission to make world-class cancer treatment accessible to everyone, no matter where they are. Patients are given access to new therapies and global experience in the fight against cancer by WMedTour. We can help you take control of your journey with confidence and lead you through it.