The oncology visit is a fundamental step in relation to tumor pathologies. It is requested by the attending physician for patients in case of already diagnosed cancer, when there is suspicion related to medical test results, to arrange new investigations, and to establish a specific therapy. The oncology visit is generally requested when clinical tests (blood tests, urine tests) or instrumental tests (X-rays, CT scans, MRI, endoscopies) raise suspicion or have revealed alterations that require evaluation by an oncologist, namely a doctor specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

The oncology visit allows for the evaluation of the results of clinical and instrumental tests already performed and possibly to prescribe new ones to best set up therapies to treat cancer. The patient is welcomed by a specialized and multidisciplinary team coordinated by the oncologist, who collects as much information as possible about the patient’s history and lifestyle: diet, smoking habits, level of physical activity and sedentary behavior, any ongoing medical conditions, previous interventions, family cases of similar pathologies, medication intake.