CANCER BIOLOGY
ONCOLOGY

About the field of Cancer Biology: The general field of biology encompasses an extremely wide range of fields and specializations since all life can fall under this general category. Cancer biology is an extremely important specialized field that deals with the disease of cancer in a variety of ways. Different programs in cancer biology (oncology) allow students to focus on different areas including research, prevention, cures, treatment, and more. The goal is to use the general principles of biology to help people protect themselves and treat cancer while simultaneously searching for improved ways to handle the problem at all stages. Related fields include: cellular/molecular biology , conservation biology , developmental biology , ecology , evolutionary biology , marine biology , microbiology/immunology , neurobiology , oral biology , structural biology , anatomy , anesthesiology , biochemistry , bioengineering , bioethics , biomedical sciences , biometrics or biostatistics , chemistry , clinical laboratory sciences , epidemiology , genetics , genetic counseling , health sciences , and human_development . Cancer biology can also provide a good foundation for those interested in becoming medical doctors or pursuing medical research . Some programs also tend to have a business application such as those in the biotechnology or medical informatics .