Medical Oncology

What is Medical Oncology?

Medical oncology is the branch of cancer care that uses chemotherapy and other medicines to kill cancer. Medical oncologists are highly trained doctors who have expertise in diagnosing and treating cancer. Your medical oncologist will act as the leader of your cancer care team and coordinate your overall care.

Medical Oncology Treatments

The medical oncology team here at Benefis uses the latest medical therapies available. Depending on your specific type of cancer, you may have one or more of these:

• Biological therapy. This type of therapy uses substances derived from living organisms or made in a lab to mimic these substances. One type of biological therapy uses antibodies, which are produced in the body to fight disease.
• Chemotherapy. These are drugs that kill fast-growing cells, which include cancer cells. Chemotherapy can also help keep cancer from returning or keep it from spreading.
• Hormone therapy. There are medicines used to treat cancers that use hormones to grow. These medicines either block hormone production in the body or interfere with how hormones work.
• Immunotherapy. This type of therapy uses substances that help your own body fight cancer by boosting your immune system or training it to attack specific cancer cells.
• Targeted cancer therapy. This type of therapy uses drugs or other substances that target specific aspects of cancer cells to block their growth and spread.

Comprehensive Cancer Care

Count on Benefis for comprehensive cancer care that always keeps you at the center of your team. Your medical oncologist will choose proven therapies that work best for your condition and fit your preferences. The medical oncology treatments are part of your personalized cancer treatment plan.

Learn more about the convenience of home health infusion services for your cancer treatments.

Your cancer care team may also recommend other treatments like radiation therapy and surgery to fight your cancer.