oncology
noun
on·col·o·gy
än-ˈkä-lə-jē 
äŋ-
: a branch of medicine concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and study of cancer
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It’s led by oncology social workers, who provide free emotional support for caregivers and people with cancer.
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2025
Prior to Schleicher’s oncology appointment, she was notified that she would likely be admitted for aggressive treatment on July 31, 2025.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Bring a Plan for Work Coverage or Adjustments Do your homework before meeting with your employer, said Laurie Feingold, MSW, LCSW, an oncology social worker with the nonprofit patient support organization CancerCare.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Revolution Medicines — The late-stage clinical oncology company jumped 10% after saying the Food and Drug Administration granted a voucher for daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), a multi-selective inhibitor, under the National Priority Voucher pilot program.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2025
Prior to Schleicher’s oncology appointment, she was notified that she would likely be admitted for aggressive treatment on July 31, 2025.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Bring a Plan for Work Coverage or Adjustments Do your homework before meeting with your employer, said Laurie Feingold, MSW, LCSW, an oncology social worker with the nonprofit patient support organization CancerCare.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Revolution Medicines — The late-stage clinical oncology company jumped 10% after saying the Food and Drug Administration granted a voucher for daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), a multi-selective inhibitor, under the National Priority Voucher pilot program.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Oncology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oncology. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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oncology
noun
on·col·o·gy
än-ˈkäl-ə-jē
: a branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors
Medical Definition
oncology
noun
on·col·o·gy
än-ˈkäl-ə-jē, äŋ-
plural oncologies
: a branch of medicine concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and study of cancer
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