Oncography

Oncography is a term used in medicine to describe the procedure for diagnosing and treating cancer. In oncology, oncography plays an important role, as it allows doctors to accurately determine the location of the tumor, its size, the degree of spread in the human body and the presence of metastases.

An oncographer (medical radiologist) uses a special machine - an oncograph - to perform oncography. It contains an X-ray source and an imaging system that produces clear, high-quality X-ray images. It usually works in conjunction with a computer on which the oncologist can analyze the results, take measurements and describe the tumor.

Oncography methods in medicine There are several types of oncography:

1) X-ray. This is one of the most common oncography methods, which allows you to determine the presence of a tumor in the early stages of the disease. To take an X-ray, the patient must be on the table in a motionless position, and the doctor must analyze the images. 2) CT scan. This method is also called computed tomography. It is based on the use of X-rays that pass through the human body at an angle, creating three-dimensional images of the area under study. Using a computer, images of tumors are compared with normal body structures. A CT scanner allows you to obtain detailed information about the size, shape, location and spread of the tumor, which is very important when deciding on the treatment of the patient. The method is mainly used in complex clinical cases - lung, liver, and brain cancer. 3) MRI. Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the use of magnetic fields