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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Dr. Hemang Bakshi

Medical Oncologist

Head of Department
MBBS , MS , MCh

4.7 (12 Ratings)

34 years of overall experience

Surgeries Performed: 1500+

Works at HCG Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad

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About Dr. Hemang Bakshi

Dr. Hemang Bakshi is a leading Uro-Oncologist with over 34 years of experience.
He has performed over 1500+ robotic uro-oncology surgeries.
He is the only Urologist in Ahmedabad to perform the highest number of robotic surgeries, including over 700 open and 300 robotic radical prostatectomies performed.
He holds expertise in performing robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgeries for urological cancers.
He did his MS in 1990 and MCh in 1994 at the B.J. Medical College Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Dr. Hemang also did a fellowship in Uro-Oncology at a prestigious international institution.
He also achieved an SIU international scholarship for advanced training in Uro oncology abroad.
He also received the Times Health Care Award for Superiority in Uro-Oncology in 2021.
He is also a member of the American Urological Association and the International Society of Urology.