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.

Dr. Chia Puey Ling, Medical Oncologist in Singapore, Singapore - Appointment

About Dr. Chia Puey Ling

As a Medical oncologist, Dr. Chia Puey Ling has more than 16 years of experience.
Her area of interest is Thoracic, Genitourinary and Gastrointestinal Cancers.
She is a member of the Academy of Medicine of Singapore, Singapore and the Singapore Medical Council.
Dr. Chia Puey Ling has completed her MBBS (2005) and M.Med (2009) from the National University of Singapore, Singapore.
She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Australia, 2014) and MRCP (UK, 2009).
She is the author of various papers and publications.
Dr. Chia Puey Ling is well-versed in Mandarin and English.

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