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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27 years of overall experience

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About Dr. Kalaichelvi

Dr. Kalaichelvi is a well-accomplished Medical Oncologist with 24+ years of experience.
She holds expertise in Thoracic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer, and Breast Cancer.
After completing MBBS from Madras University, she pursued MD in General Medicine from Stanley Medical College & Hospital followed by DM in Oncology from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU).
She has been honored with several awards and achievements.
She has various papers published to her credit.

Medical Problems

For which Dr. Kalaichelvi can be consulted

Liver Cancer
Chemotherapy Effects

Neuroblastoma
Hernias

Location

Apollo Cancer Hospital, Chennai Chennai, India

Education & Training
Honours & Awards

MBBS, 1985, Madras University, Chennai

DM, 1996, Oncology - The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU)

MD, 1990, General Medicine - Stanley Medical College & Hospital , Chennai

“Best teacher award” by The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai on the occasion of the Teacher’s Day Celebration held on 5th September 2012. “Best Oncologist ”by Sun TV survey – 2011. DNA Life awards - Feb 2017 by Daily News and Analysis (DNA), Mumbai.