What does a surgical oncologist do?

A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery and also performs certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer.

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 surgical oncologist?

Investigations like Polymerase chain reaction, IHC, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound are required.

What is the difference between the surgical and clincal radiologist?

A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery and also performs certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer whereas a clinical radiologist is a specialist doctor who is trained to read and interpret medical images in order to diagnose, treat and monitor diseases.

Can a surgical oncologist treat breast cancer?

Yes, they can treat the cases of breast cancer successfully.

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Currently associated as Senior Consultant with Department of Surgical Oncology at Global Hospitals, Chennai
Served as Director of Indian Redcross IRCS Cancer Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, Mar 2002 - Nov 2007
Hold vast experience of 42 years and expertise in Breast Oncology
Specializes in Oncology and Surgical Oncology
Member of various organizations such as Indian Society of Oncology (ISO), Association of surgeons of India (ASI), Woman Director Association of India (Present Executive Member) and Member of Institute of Integrated Health Study (Indian Health Mission)

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MBBS, 1968, Banaras Hindu University

MS, 1984, Stanley Medical College, Chennai

MCh, 1986, Dr. M.G.R. Medical University of Tamilnadu

Senior Consultant, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai
Senior Consultant, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai
Chief, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai
Chief, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai
Director, Indian Redcross IRCS Cancer Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Director, Indian Redcross IRCS Cancer Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Senior Consultant, Indian Redcross IRCS Cancer Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Senior Consultant, Indian Redcross IRCS Cancer Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Chairman, Dr. Muthulakshmi College of Oncological Sciences, Cancer Institute(WIA) Adyar, Chennai,Tamilnadu