AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

CELL DIVISION AND CANCEROUS CELLS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Doctor who specializes in treating cancer.
A
Oncologist
B
Epidemiologist
C
Dermatologist
D
Neurologist
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Medical Oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer using chemotherapy and other medications like targeted therapy or immunotherapy. He is the primary health care provider for a cancer patient who leads the development of the patient’s treatment. He works in conjunction with the other medical departments for best results.

Detailed explanation-2: -The field of oncology has 3 major areas based on treatments: medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dr. S. Subramanian, who is the top Oncologist in India is the founder and chairman of the VS Hospitals. He has vast experience of five decades in handling cancer patients.

Detailed explanation-4: -The term oncology literally means a branch of science that deals with tumours and cancers. The word “onco” means bulk, mass, or tumor while “-logy” means study.

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