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.

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Dr. Ahmet Bilici

Medical Oncologist

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MBBS

26 years of overall experience

Works at Medipol University Hospital, İstanbul

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About Dr. Ahmet Bilici

Dr. Ahmet Bilici has been a prominent Medical Oncologist for over 25 years.
He treats all types of cancers including Colon cancer, Liver cancer, Prostate cancer, Breast cancer, Lung cancer, and Abdominal cancer.
He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Society Of Medical Oncology.
Dr. Ahmet Bilici gained his MBBS (1998) from Istanbul University, Istanbul.
He did his specialization in Internal Medicine (2004) at Istanbul University, Istanbul.
Dr. Ahmet Bilici is the author of several publications and articles.