Oncology Reports

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Oncology Reports

Oncology Reports (pronounced: on-kol-uh-jee ree-ports) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the field of Oncology.

Etymology

The term 'Oncology' is derived from the Greek words 'onkos' meaning mass or tumor, and 'logos' meaning study. 'Reports' in this context refers to the publication of research findings.

Definition

Oncology Reports is a scientific journal that publishes research articles, reviews, and case reports in the field of oncology. The journal covers a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, Cancer Biology, Cancer Treatment, Cancer Diagnosis, Cancer Prevention, and Cancer Epidemiology.

Related Terms

  • Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
  • Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should.
  • Malignant: Cancerous. Malignant cells can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.
  • Benign: Not cancerous. Benign tumors may grow larger but do not spread to other parts of the body.
  • Metastasis: The spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.
  • Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
  • Radiation Therapy: The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.

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