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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These milestones reflect Mural’s commitment to addressing unmet medical needs in oncology and advancing innovative immuno-oncology therapies.
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Joe Cornell, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The deal emphasizes strategic interest in oncology assets, after McKesson acquired Florida Cancer Specialists for nearly $2.5 billion last month.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024
Susan Galbraith, the company’s executive vice president of oncology research and development, points to existing regimens that combine immunotherapy with radiation.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024
The traditional approach to treating cancer, especially at the dawn of oncology in the 20th century, was notoriously invasive — think rounds and rounds of chemotherapy and life-threatening organ removals.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 9 Aug. 2024
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Joe Cornell, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The deal emphasizes strategic interest in oncology assets, after McKesson acquired Florida Cancer Specialists for nearly $2.5 billion last month.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024
Susan Galbraith, the company’s executive vice president of oncology research and development, points to existing regimens that combine immunotherapy with radiation.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024
The traditional approach to treating cancer, especially at the dawn of oncology in the 20th century, was notoriously invasive — think rounds and rounds of chemotherapy and life-threatening organ removals.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 9 Aug. 2024
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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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