Oncology is the area of healthcare that deals with cancer. Cancer is a disease where cells grow uncontrollably, creating tumours.
Depending on when a diagnosis is made and what type of cancer is present, a recovery is possible, but sometimes the disease can be terminal.
Physiotherapy can be important in recovery and facilitate a return to normal function. In terminal cases physiotherapy can help to maintain quality of life.
Cancer can affect all age groups including:
- Adult
- Paediatric