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.

Dr. Lavina D. Bharwani, Medical Oncologist in Singapore, Singapore - Appointment

About Dr. Lavina D. Bharwani

Medical oncologist Dr. Lavina D. Bharwani has +24 years of training and expertise.
Breast Cancers, Gynaecology and Gastrointestinal Cancers are among her clinical specialities.
She is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, USA, the Academy of Medicine of Singapore, Singapore and the Singapore Medical Council.
Dr. Lavina D. Bharwani has completed her MD (1997) from the Baylor College of Medicine, USA.
She is a member of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (UK, 2000).
Dr. Lavina D. Bharwani is well-versed in English.

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