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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Precision for Medicine named Paz Vellanki VP, clinical development, oncology.
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Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Notably, Royal Marsden is the oncology center where Kate was treated for cancer.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
And oncology conferences are beginning to include sessions on hormones and how to help women after cancer.
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USA Today,
30 June 2026
When the Mandy & Dennis Weinman Cancer Building was first conceptualized, the idea was to bring together the oncology services, including adult and pediatric, so patients did not have to travel across campus for different appointments.
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Madeline Burke,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Notably, Royal Marsden is the oncology center where Kate was treated for cancer.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
And oncology conferences are beginning to include sessions on hormones and how to help women after cancer.
—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
When the Mandy & Dennis Weinman Cancer Building was first conceptualized, the idea was to bring together the oncology services, including adult and pediatric, so patients did not have to travel across campus for different appointments.
—
Madeline Burke,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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“Oncology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oncology. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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