Oncology is a branch of medicine which deals with the study and treatment of cancer. Clinical oncologists are trained to use both radiation and systemic therapy.
The Clinical Oncology Dept. is one of the many clinical departments within the University of Malaya Medical Centre. It was opened in 1997 and started serving the public in September that year. It serves as a centre for cancer services, teaching, and research.
Department functions and role:
- Provide treatment to patients with cancer using non-surgical therapy.
- Conduct basic, post-basic, undergraduate, and postgraduate educational programmes for medical and paramedical students e.g Diploma in Nursing Oncology, MBBS, Master of Clinical Oncology, Master of Medical Physics dan Master of Nursing (Oncology).
- Provide facilities for clinical research and education in accordance with Good Clinical Practice.
- Co-operate with governmental as well as non-governmental institutions locally or abroad, in service, teaching and research.