FAQ

Oncology is interested in the formation, diagnosis, causes and treatment of cancer and its relationship with heredity. Cancer refers to malignant tumors. Collaboration with surgical specialists is done in the treatment and follow-up phases. Surgical oncology, medical oncology and radiation oncology carry out the treatment and follow-up of the patient in collaboration. Medical oncology undertakes drug therapy, surgical oncology diagnoses and removes cancerous tissue, and radiation oncology undertakes radiotherapy treatment.

 Gynecological Oncology: It deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancers in the female reproductive organs. 

Medical Oncology: It is the field that specializes in chemotherapy drugs. 

Pdiatric Oncology: It is the field of oncology that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer observed in children. 

Radiation Oncology: It is the field of specialization in the field of radiotherapy. 

Surgical Oncology: The field of oncology that includes the biopsy procedure and surgical removal of the tumor.

Surgical Oncology: 

Surgical oncology plays a role in diagnosing the disease and removing the cancerous tissue. It includes many surgical disciplines. There is a misconception that biopsy and surgery cause the spread of cancer, but biopsy is very important for the definitive diagnosis of cancer. Examination by taking a tissue sample from the tumor is important in detecting the presence and type of cancer. This does not cause the disease to spread or worsen. 

Medical Oncology: 

After surgical treatment or in patients with cancer that is too extensive to be operated on, treatment is continued with cancer drugs and radiotherapy. Medication falls into this group. 

Radiation oncology: 

Radiation oncology performs the treatment of cancer with radiotherapy. The aim of this treatment, which is applied with advanced radiotherapy devices, is to destroy the tumor area without damaging the healthy tissues.

Chemotherapy: 

Chemotherapy means treating cancer with medication. The drugs used in chemotherapy prevent the growth and proliferation of cancer cells and damage them. Classical chemotherapies can be more effective when used alone or with some drug combinations. Therefore, chemotherapy courses may contain more than one drug.

Chemotherapy means the drug treatment of cancer. It is performed by a medical oncologist. It accompanies surgical treatment and radiation therapy and is a very important part of tumor treatment. Chemotherapy aims to prevent the growth of tumor cells or to kill them. Some are given orally, most by intravenous injection, either alone or in combination with several other drugs. Some of the drugs used are chemotherapeutic (chemical) drugs, hormones and drugs that strengthen the immune system, which directly affect the tumor and are known as cancer drugs. Some drugs are used to eliminate the side effects of drugs that directly affect the tumor. Although the purpose of chemotherapy is generally as follows, the symptoms vary according to the patient’s condition. 

In order to completely destroy the tumor and restore the patient’s health, 

To stop the growth of the tumor, 

To prevent the spread of the tumor, or 

It can be applied to minimize the symptoms it causes. 

In some cancerous tissues, chemotherapy is the only treatment method, while in others, chemotherapy accompanies other treatment methods. The duration and frequency of treatment vary according to the patient. Thanks to today’s methods, it is possible to eliminate cancer with early diagnosis and treatment. With the advancement of effective treatments, the survival rate of cancer patients is quite high. Psychological support for patients and their relatives also plays an active role in combating the disease. For this reason, it is of great importance to be hopeful about the elimination of the disease and not to delay the treatment.

Oncologic surgery has advanced technological infrastructure, innovative surgeries and options for imaging and surgical treatment of all cancers. 

General Surgery 

Thoracic Surgery 

Gynecological Oncology 

Urological Oncology 

Surgical Neuro-Oncology 

Head and Neck Surgery 

Orthopedic Oncology 

Oncoplastic Surgery

Nutrition during treatment is actually no different from a healthy diet, but red meat consumption should be increased as it is an important source of protein and iron. It should definitely be taken at one meal every day. Eggs and dairy products should also be eaten as protein sources. Foods containing high sugar and fat that have no nutritional value should be avoided. Care should be taken in consuming vegetables and fruits, and whole grain products should be preferred instead of processed grain products. Additionally, you should drink around 2 liters of water a day.

Immunotherapy is a treatment method that uses the patient’s immune system to fight cancer. Substances made by the body or in a laboratory are used to increase, direct, or restore the body’s natural defenses against cancer. This type of cancer treatment is also called biotherapy or biological therapy. Immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy is a type of immunotherapy.