Principles of oncology

High-yield principles of oncology topics for USMLE Step 2 CK, within Hematology. Below are the 21 topics this area covers, plus a worked example showing the trap-aware approach 280Bound uses.

Topics in Principles of oncology

  • Alkylating agents
  • Anal cancer
  • Antitumor antibiotics
  • Cancer screening
  • Cervical dysplasia and cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Gastric cancer
  • Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
  • Kaposi sarcoma
  • Lung cancer
  • Oral cancer
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Penile cancer
  • Renal cell carcinoma
  • Testicular cancer
  • Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)
  • Tumor suppressor genes
  • Uterine sarcoma
  • Vaginal cancer

Practice Principles of oncology the right way

280Bound doesn't just tell you the right answer — it reverse-engineers why the wrong ones were tempting, so you build reasoning that transfers to exam day.