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.

Dr. Kannan S, Surgical Oncologist in Chennai, India - Appointment

About Dr. Kannan S

Currently associated as Consultant Head and neck oncosurgeon with 9+ years of experience
Special interest includes Laryngeal Surgery & Voice Rehabilitation, Mandibular and tongue surgeries and reconstruction, Skull Base Surgery – endoscopic, open and lateral, Thyroid and Salivary gland surgery, Neck dissection & parapharyngeal tumor excision, Paranasal sinus tumor and infratemporal fossa clearance.
Author of many published papers, published in many renowned journals such as “Utility Of Pet In Unknown Primary With Cervical Metastasis: Retrospective Study “– Indian Journal Of Cancer.
Presented presentations in various international and national conferences such as “Prospective Study Assessing Outcomes Of Post Laryngectomy Voice Rehabilitation Using Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis (Tep) – A Tertiary Referral Centre Experience”- 12th Asia-Oceania Otolaryngology Congress 1st - 4th March 2011 Aotea Centre, Auckland New Zealand.
Many workshops and conferences attended such as 12th Asia-Oceania Otolaryngology Congress 1st - 4th March 2011 Aotea Centre, Auckland New Zealand, HIV and Opportunistic Infections – CME—Pondicherry Aids Control Society.

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