Oncology is the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.
Your doctor might refer you to visit an oncologist in a number of circumstances such as:
If you are undergoing a medical procedure of any kind and your the consulting physician notices a tumor or abnormal growth for which he needs a second opinion
Since most offices aren't equipped to diagnose a tumor is cancerous, you may be referred to an oncologist instead. People are often referred to an oncologist when:
Below is the cost comparison of a few of the cancer treatments:
Country of Treatment | Lung Cancer Treatment (Cost in USD) | Prostate Cancer Treatment (Cost in USD) | Breast Cancer Treatment (Cost in USD) |
India | 11000 | 7700 | 4000 |
Turkey | 10000 | 10700 | 8950 |
UAE | 12500 | 11500 | 9000 |
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