Category Oncology

Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment, diagnosis and prevention of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist.[1] The name’s etymological origin is the Greek word ὄγκος (ónkos), meaning “tumor”, “volume” or “mass”.[2] Oncology is concerned with: The diagnosis of any…

What is avatrombopag? Avatrombopag is used to treat thrombocytopenia (a lack of platelets in the blood) in adults with chronic liver disease who are scheduled to undergo a medical procedure. Avatrombopag is also used to treat chronic immune thrombocytopenia when other treatments have failed.…

What is osimertinib? Osimertinib is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer that is positive for an abnormal “EGFR” gene. You doctor will test you for this gene. Osimertinib is sometimes given when the cancer has spread to other parts of the…