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 Farhat Aziz Khan, Medical Oncologist in Penang, Malaysia - Appointment

About Dr Farhat Aziz Khan

Dr Farhat Aziz Khan is an oncologist with more than 30 years of expertise.
Services provided by him includes Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Brachytherapy, and Targeted Therapy.
He earned his MBBS and MD degrees from Jammu's Govt. Medical College and Shere-Kashmir Institute of Medical Science, respectively (SKIMS).
He is registered with 127836 (National Specialist Register of Malaysia, 2011), and 40434 (Malaysian Medical Council, 2010).
Dr. Farhat Aziz Khan is fluent in English, Malay, and Arabic.

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