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. Khaled Elghonemy

Medical Oncologist

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MBBS , MS ,

20 years of overall experience

Works at Saudi German Hospital, Alexandria

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About Dr. Khaled Elghonemy

Dr. Khaled Elghonemy is a renowned Medical Oncologist with over 20 years of experience.
His expertise lies in Breast Oncology, Bone and Musculoskeletal Oncology, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Thoracic Oncology, Gynaecological Oncology, Head and Neck Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, Pain and Palliative Oncology, Genitourinary Oncology, Dermato Oncology, etc.
He achieved his MBBS in 1996 from the University of Ain Shams, Egypt, followed by an MS (Clinical Oncology) in 2000 and a Doctorate degree in Clinical Oncology in 2006, both from Ain Shams University.
Beyond his clinical roles, Dr. Elghonemy has actively participated in academia, serving as a Lecturer in Clinical Oncology for Master's and MD students at the Clinical Oncology department at Ain Shams University.
Dr. Elghonemy has international publications in Oncology and has supervised over 30 MDs and a Master's thesis in Clinical Oncology.
He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Special Interest

Breast Oncology, Bone and Musculoskeletal Oncology, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Thoracic Oncology, Gynecological Oncology, Head and Neck Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, Pain and Palliative Oncology, Genitourinary oncology, Dermato Oncology