Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is hematology?
A. Hematology is a branch of internal medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases. Examples of blood diseases include hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.
Q. What is oncology?
A. Oncology is a medical field that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. A physician who specialized in oncology is called an oncologist. Oncologists may use blood tests, biopsies, endoscopy, CT scans, MRI scans, x-rays among other methods to help diagnose the cancer or tumor. Therapies may include radiotheraphy, chemotherapy or other means to manage the cancer with the goal of improving and prolonging the quality of life.
Q. With what hospital is Kennett Oncology and Hematology affiliated?
A. Dr. Gomez has privileges at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center located at 1301 First Street, Kennett, Missouri 63857; phone (573) 888-4522. Visit their website at www.twinriversregional.com.