# oncogenomics

> sub-field of genomics

**Wikidata**: [Q3739537](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3739537)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oncogenomics)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/oncogenomics

## Summary
Oncogenomics is a sub-field of genomics focused on studying the genomes of cancer cells. It integrates genomic technologies to understand the genetic basis of cancer development and progression.

## Key Facts
- Oncogenomics is classified as a medical specialty.
- It is a subclass of medical genetics, oncology, and genomics.
- An alias for oncogenomics is cancer genomics.
- Its Freebase ID is `/m/026bdcc`.
- Its BBC Things ID is `5143212b-4d71-4821-b005-ae86c39949a6`.
- It is different from oncogenetics.
- It has 9 sitelinks.
- Its Wikipedia title is "Oncogenomics".
- It is available in multiple Wikipedia languages: ar, en, et, fa, fi, id, mk, ps, zh.
- Its Microsoft Academic IDs (discontinued) are 2779780059 and 2779277107.

## FAQs
### Q: What is oncogenomics?
A: Oncogenomics is a sub-field of genomics dedicated to analyzing the genomes of cancer cells to understand the genetic mechanisms underlying cancer.

### Q: How is oncogenomics related to oncology?
A: Oncogenomics is a subclass of oncology, applying genomic techniques specifically to cancer research and treatment within the broader field of oncology.

### Q: What is the difference between oncogenomics and oncogenetics?
A: Oncogenomics is explicitly different from oncogenetics, though both relate to cancer genetics; oncogenomics focuses on comprehensive genomic analysis.

### Q: What fields does oncogenomics integrate?
A: Oncogenomics integrates knowledge and methods from genomics, medical genetics, and oncology.

## Why It Matters
Oncogenomics is crucial for advancing cancer research and personalized medicine. By systematically analyzing the complete genetic makeup of tumors, it enables the identification of specific mutations, driver genes, and molecular pathways responsible for cancer initiation and progression. This knowledge is fundamental for developing targeted therapies, improving diagnostic accuracy, predicting patient outcomes, and ultimately designing more effective, individualized cancer treatment strategies. It represents a shift from broad, non-specific treatments to precision oncology based on the unique genomic profile of a patient's cancer.

## Notable For
- Being explicitly classified as a distinct medical specialty within genomics and oncology.
- Having a unique Freebase ID (`/m/026bdcc`) and BBC Things ID (`5143212b-4d71-4821-b005-ae86c39949a6`).
- Its clear differentiation from the related field of oncogenetics.
- Its availability across 9 different Wikipedia language editions (ar, en, et, fa, fi, id, mk, ps, zh), indicating international recognition.
- Its specific subclassification under both medical genetics and oncology, highlighting its interdisciplinary nature.

## Body
### Classification and Relationships
- Oncogenomics is an instance of a medical specialty.
- It is a subclass of three primary fields: medical genetics, oncology, and genomics.
- Its alias is cancer genomics.
- It is explicitly different from oncogenetics.

### Identifiers and Presence
- Freebase ID: `/m/026bdcc`
- BBC Things ID: `5143212b-4d71-4821-b005-ae86c39949a6` (reference: Q18336371)
- Microsoft Academic IDs (discontinued): 2779780059, 2779277107
- Wikipedia title: "Oncogenomics"
- Wikiprojectmed ID: Oncogenomics
- Sitelink count: 9
- Available in the following Wikipedia languages: ar, en, et, fa, fi, id, mk, ps, zh
- Wikidata description: sub-field of genomics

## References

1. BBC Things
2. [OpenAlex](https://docs.openalex.org/download-snapshot/snapshot-data-format)