What does a surgical oncologist do?

A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery and also performs certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer.

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 surgical oncologist?

Investigations like Polymerase chain reaction, IHC, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound are required.

What is the difference between the surgical and clincal radiologist?

A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery and also performs certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer whereas a clinical radiologist is a specialist doctor who is trained to read and interpret medical images in order to diagnose, treat and monitor diseases.

Can a surgical oncologist treat breast cancer?

Yes, they can treat the cases of breast cancer successfully.

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Dr. Kanchan Kaur

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About Dr. Kanchan Kaur

One of the renowned Breast specialists in Northern India
Performed more than 3000 sentinel node biopsies
Expert in performing surgeries for early breast cancer including Oncoplastic techniques
Expert in performing surgeries for locally advanced breast cancer
Trained in benign breast disease management and support
Expert in entire spectrum of breast disease management including benign and cancereous lumps is carried as per international established protocols
Trained in UK, USA and Paris in breast disease management
Member of various renowned organizations such as Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) & The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSED)