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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About Dr. Arun Ramanan

Dr. V Arun Ramanan is a renowned Medical Oncologist with an experience of more than 19 years.
His area of expertise lies in treating cancer- hematologic malignancies, pediatric malignancies, and solid malignancies, etc.
Dr. Arun completed MBBS from Thanjavur Medical College in 2005, and MD in radiotherapy from Indian Association of Palliative Care, in 2008.
He also completed DM in Oncology from Madras Medical College, Chennai, in 2010.
He is a member of Indian medical association, and Tamil Nadu Medical Council.