Where does Dr. Lee Wei Ching practice?

Dr. Lee Wei Ching practices at Gleneagles Hospital, Penang

What is the specialty of Dr. Lee Wei Ching?

Dr. Lee Wei Ching specialty is Medical Oncologist

What is the experience of Dr. Lee Wei Ching?

Dr. Lee Wei Ching is Medical Oncologist with 18 years of experience.

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. Lee Wei Ching, Medical Oncologist in Penang, Malaysia - Appointment

About Dr. Lee Wei Ching

Dr. Lee Wei Ching is an experienced Medical Oncologist, based in Penang with 18+ years of experience.
Her area of expertise lies in Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy.
Dr. Lee Wei Ching has several publications, journals, and articles to her name.
She has completed an MBBS (2000) from the University of the West Indies, West Indies.
She did MD (2011) from the University of Malaya, Malaysia.
Dr. Lee Wei Ching is well-versed in English, Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese and Teochew.