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. Bhawna Sirohi

Dr. Bhawna Sirohi is an esteemed Medical Oncologist with over 30 years of experience in the field.
Her areas of expertise include treatment of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer and gallbladder cancer.
She completed her MBBS and DCH from LLRM Medical College, Meerut, and obtained CCT in Medical Oncology in the UK.
She has been recognised with multiple awards, including the Royal Marsden Award for Excellence in 2000 and the Maulana Ilyasi Jameel Award in 2013.
Dr. Bhawna has published over 100 papers in national and international journals and has edited three books on cancer.
She is a member of several professional societies, including the Royal Society of Medicine, the Research Committee of IHPBA, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the European Society of Medical Oncology.