To become an Oncologist, or cancer specialist, a medical degree is the first requirement and usually takes five (5) years to earn. After that, a one (1) year internship and several years (generally two (2)) of residendcy in oncology will suffice. Of course, rapidly developing strategies, medicines and treatment options require continual on-going education to properly practice in the field of Oncology.
If you wish to be an oncologist, you need a bachelors degree (~4years), a medical degree (4 years), an internal medicine residency (3 years) and an oncology internship (2-3 years). technicians and nurses in the field require far less training (usually a bachelor's degree or equivalent certificate).
Oral Oncology was created in 1965.
Oncology Reports was created in 1994.
Annals of Oncology was created in 1990.
Molecular Oncology - journal - was created in 2007.
European Institute of Oncology was created in 1994.
Gynecologic Oncology - journal - was created in 1972.
International Journal of Oncology was created in 1992.
Journal of Clinical Oncology was created in 1983.
Yes, Baylor College of Medicine has a Department of Oncology within its Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. The department focuses on research, education, and patient care related to cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Various Branches within Oncology areRadiation OncologySurgical OncologyMedical OncologyOrthopedic OncologyGynaec OncologyVarious other superspecialties are available under Oncology(Cancer Management)