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. Gurram Sreeram

Dr. Gurram Sreeram is a well-known Medical Oncologist with over 7 years of experience.
His expertise lies in the treatment and management of breast cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, leukaemia, lymphoma, etc.
His educational qualifications include MBBS, MD (General Medicine), and DM (Medical Oncology).
He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
Dr. Sreeram is fluent in English, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi.