USA CAUSES OF DEATH BY AGE AND GENDER. Chart ranks total deaths for the top 50 causes by age and gender. Rank is determined by official CDC final death total and certain causes such as types of heart disease and cancer are split out for age adjusted death rate rankings to give you an expanded view of what actually takes place.
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with tumors. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. The name's etymological origin is the Greek word á½Î³ÎºÎ¿Ï (onkos), Ã³nkos meaning, tumor volume or. mass
Types of Oncologists. Oncology is the study of cancer. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer. Usually, an oncologist manages a personâs care and treatment once he or she is diagnosed with cancer. The field of oncology has three major areas: medical, surgical, and radiation. 1  A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications, such as targeted therapy. 2  A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during an operation. He or she also performs certain types of biopsies.