Cancer (medical oncology)

Cancer is a general term for more than 100 diseases caused by uncontrolled, abnormal cell growth.

Medical oncologists are doctors who treat cancer. They prescribe chemotherapy and other anti-cancer drugs, as well as pain medicine.

Medical oncologists work with other care team members to understand each patient and treat his or her cancer. A cancer care team may include experts in radiation oncology, surgery, radiology, pathology and palliative care, as well as the primary care physician.

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First published: 08/01/2004
Last updated: 08/18/2009

Reviewed by: Timothy D. Sielaff MD, PhD, president, Virginia Piper Cancer Institute