Talk:Oncology

Hi, I think you may have outdated data. . Regarding, http://wikipedia.com/wiki/Oncology Specifically the paragraph: "A significant problem with treatment methods such as surgery and directed radiation is that destruction of the primary tumor often results in other dormant micrometastases becoming active. In other words, once the main cancer is removed, other cancer sites often pop up throughout the body." I have seen this information on PBS (KQED - San Francisco/Oakland) TV. However, according to information provided directly to me by Dr. Mitchel S. Berger M.D, this information has been disproven. According to Dr. Berger, MD, there is no scientific data that supports that primary tumor removal causes satellite/dormant tumor growth. If you wish to verify with Dr. Berger, MD: Dr. Berger, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurological Surgery http://cc.ucsf.edu/people/berger_mitchel.html http://www.som.ucsf.edu/departments/neuros/faculty_staff/department_faculty/berger.html Thank you. William M.

Why is this page dedicated almost completely to alternative and controversial approaches to cancer? How about the principles of oncological medicine, palliative care, radiotherapy and a condensation of chemotherapy? Jfdwolff 14:29, 29 Mar 2004 (UTC)

Why is it mentioned that "oncology", meaning therapeutic oncology, refers exclusively to "non-surgical" treatments? What of Surgical Oncology?

You are right. Do you think you could give a concise paragraph on surgical oncological practice??? JFW | T@lk 13:37, 19 Dec 2004 (UTC)

Hi i would like to specialise in hematology oncology =D

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