The Fifth Edition of Stedman's Oncology Words has over 110,000 words and terms, including accurate and current terminology related to procedures, techniques, drugs, and tests, as well as Abbreviations, jargon, and variants. In addition to a wide range of oncology words, the book includes key terminology related to hematology, HIV and AIDS, and chemotherapy.

This edition contains a new appendix on drug Abbreviations and names and fully updated appendices including anatomical illustrations; sample reports; common terms by procedure; lab values; chemotherapy drug treatment; clinical trials; cancer classification/grading/staging systems; drugs by indication; and National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Care Centers.