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. M .P. Ram Prabhu is a renowned Medical Oncologist in Chennai, India.
He has been practicing for more than 18 years and has gained proficient skills and expertise.
He has hands on experience in treating more than 100 patients with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in peritoneal surface cancers.
After graduating with MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 2000, he pursued MD in General Medicine in JIPMER, Pondicherry in 2006. Later he did DM in Medical Oncology from AIIMS in 2011.
He has the Life Membership of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
He has also published articles in several international journals.

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Diagnostic and Therapeutic treatment of Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, Biopsy, Haematology, Palliative Treatment

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MBBS, 2000, Madras Medical College, Chennai

MD, 2006, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry

DM, 2011, All India Institute of Medical Science

Senior Consultant, Gleneagles Global Clinic, Adyar, Chennai

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