What does a medical oncologist do?

A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy.

What are the typical symptoms of cancer?

There may be Change in bowel or bladder habit, sore that does not heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing, Obvious change in a wart or mole and hoarseness in voice.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the medical oncologist ?

Tests like Biopsy, Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy, Bone Scan, Breast MRI, Colonoscopy, Computed Tomography (CT) Scan, Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) etc are performed.

How long does the chemotherapy session lasts?

Chemotherapy session varies in length and frequency, it depends on the individual treatment plan prescribed by the doctor. Some last as long as three or four hours, while others may only take an half-hour.

What is the difference between a surgical oncologist and a medical oncologist?

A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications, such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy wheras the surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery.

Clin. Prof. Dr. Sudsawat Laohavinij, Medical Oncologist in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Clin. Prof. Dr. Sudsawat Laohavinij

As a Medical Oncologist in Thailand, Clin. Prof. Dr. Sudsawat Laohavinij has more than 28 years of expertise.
She is a member of the Thai Medical Council.
Clin. Prof. Dr. Sudsawat Laohavinij has studied MD (1982) and Internal Medicine (1988) from Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand.
She did Doctor of Philosophy (1995) from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
She obtained Medicine - Hematology and Oncology (2014) from the State University of New York at Buffalo, US.
He is also certified in Medical Oncology and Pain Management by the Thai Medical Council.
Clin. Prof. Dr. Sudsawat Laohavinij is well-versed in Thai and English.

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