Medical Oncology

Medical oncology refers to the treatment of cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, and the newer targeted therapies. Medical Oncologists are board-certified cancer specialists that are uniquely qualified to manage the specific problems associated with cancer and cancer treatments. Medical Oncologists are experts at determining which drug or combination with surgery and/or radiation therapy.

The Medical Oncologists at the Regional Cancer Care Institute also specialize in hematology, the field of blood disorders, which include such diseases as leukemia and aplastic anemia.