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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About Dr. Kiran Kumar

Dr. Kiran Kumar is a skilled Medical Oncologist with 11 years of experience.
He completed his MBBS from Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati, in 2012, followed by an MD from Christian Medical College Vellore in 2016
Later, he did DM from Cancer Institute Adyar, Chennai, in 2020.
His expertise lies in all aspects of medical oncology, hemato-oncology, immuno-oncology, gastrointestinal oncology, gynecological and genitourinary oncology, sarcomas, and breast oncology.
He has membership in several societies, including the European Society of Medical Oncology, the Indian Society of Oncology, the Indian Society of Medical Oncology, Paediatric Oncology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
He holds numerous amount of publications in both national and international journal.

Special Interest

Hemato-oncology, Performed Autologous, Allogenic and Haploidentical transplants, central venous catheterization, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Gynecological and Genitourinary Oncology, Sarcomas, Breast Oncology

Location

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai Chennai, India

MBBS, 2012, Sri Venkateswara Medical college Medical college, Tirupati

MD, 2016, Christian Medical College Vellore

DM, 2020, Cancer Institute Adyar, Chennai

Best poster award in Pediatric hemato-oncology conference held in Bangalore 2018.Best poster award in Pediatric hemato-oncology conference held in Bangalore 2018. Presented poster in International Conference- SIOP-Asia held in Abu Dhabi in 2019.Presented poster in International Conference- SIOP-Asia held in Abu Dhabi in 2019. Second place in NCRM (Niche-in centre for regenerative medicine) National level quiz in regenerative medicine in 2008Second place in NCRM (Niche-in centre for regenerative medicine) National level quiz in regenerative medicine in 2008 State Gold Medal for Best Outgoing student in MBBS for the year 2011 from the hands of governor.State Gold Medal for Best Outgoing student in MBBS for the year 2011 from the hands of governor. Stood first in the Golden Jubilee Quiz at SV Medical College in 2010.Stood first in the Golden Jubilee Quiz at SV Medical College in 2010. Stood second in National TYSA (Torrent young scholar award) in Medical Oncology in 2019Stood second in National TYSA (Torrent young scholar award) in Medical Oncology in 2019 University Gold Medal in Obstetrics and Gynecology in MBBS 2011University Gold Medal in Obstetrics and Gynecology in MBBS 2011 University Gold Medal in anatomy in MBBS 2007.University Gold Medal in anatomy in MBBS 2007. University Gold Medal in physiology in MBBS 2007University Gold Medal in physiology in MBBS 2007 University Silver Medal in Medicine in MBBS 2011.