Where does Dr. Laura Serfontein practice

Dr. Laura Serfontein practices at Mediclinic Cape Gate & Mediclinic Cape Gate Day Clinic, Cape Town

What is the specialty of Dr. Laura Serfontein

Dr. Laura Serfontein specialty is Radiation Oncologist

What is the experience of Dr. Laura Serfontein

Dr. Laura Serfontein is Radiation Oncologist with 32 years of experience.

What does a radiation oncologist do?

A radiation oncologist evaluates individual patients, determining the best management plan, overseeing treatment and assessing progress. Radiation Oncologists may also order tests and images, prescribe medications, and consult with other doctors involved with cancer treatment.

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 radiation oncologist?

Chest x-rays and various imaging procedures are required by the radiation oncologist.

Will the radiation hurt?

Most people feel little to no discomfort during treatment but some may experience weakness or nausea.

How long does it take for radiation to remove the tumor?

It depends on the type of tumor, For tumors that divide slowly, the mass may shrink over a long, extended period after radiation stops. The median time for a prostate cancer to shrink is about 18 months.

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About Dr. Laura Serfontein

Dr. Laura Serfontein is a well-recognized Radiation Oncologist.
She has 32 years of rich experience in her field.
Her special interests are the treatment of Breast Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, etc.
She completed her MBChB in 1982 and MMed in Radiation Oncology in 1990 from the University of Stellenbosch.
Many patients recommend her because of satisfactory results.

Hospital

Mediclinic Cape Gate & Mediclinic Cape Gate Day Clinic, Cape Town

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Special Interest

Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Gynaecological Tumours Gastrointestinal Tract Cancer

List Of Treatments

Radiotherapy
Transarterial Chemoembolization - TACE
IMRT

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Education

MBBS, 1982, University of Stellenbosch

Post Graduation, 1990, University of Stellenbosch

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