What is Oncology?
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment, diagnosis and prevention of tumors. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. The name’s etymological origin is the Greek word ὄγκος, meaning “tumor”, “volume” or “mass”.
Universities That Offer Oncology In South Africa
Stellenbosch University ( SU ) ( Universiteit Stellenbosch )
University of Cape Town (UCT)
University of Pretoria (UP)
How long does it take to study oncology in South Africa?
Once qualified as a doctor, a Medical Oncologist first specializes in Internal Medicine, and then further sub-specializes in Medical Oncology. It, therefore, takes at least 15 years to qualify as a Medical Oncologist in South Africa.
Who is the best oncologist in South Africa?
Anna-Marie Visser is a leading Radiation Oncologist in South Africa. She has 39 years of extensive experience in her field. Her areas of specialization are Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. After completing her MBChB in 1983, she did MMed in Radiation Oncology in 1993 from the University of Stellenbosch.
Where can I study surgical oncology in South Africa?
You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.
- University of Cape Town.
- University of the Witwatersrand
- University of Stellenbosch.
- The University of Pretoria
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- The University of Johannesburg
- University of the Western Cape.
How many oncologists are there in South Africa?
There are fewer than 40 medical oncologists in South Africa. Most of them are situated in Gauteng Province. The training centers for medical oncology are in Pretoria and Johannesburg.