What does a surgical oncologist do?

A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery and also performs certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer.

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 surgical oncologist?

Investigations like Polymerase chain reaction, IHC, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound are required.

What is the difference between the surgical and clincal radiologist?

A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery and also performs certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer whereas a clinical radiologist is a specialist doctor who is trained to read and interpret medical images in order to diagnose, treat and monitor diseases.

Can a surgical oncologist treat breast cancer?

Yes, they can treat the cases of breast cancer successfully.

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About Dr Manas Chakraborty

Dr Manas Chakraborty is a well-known surgical oncologist in Kolkata.
He is an international level Gynaecological Oncologist with 16 years of clinical experience including more than 10 years of extensive UK experience.
He has worked in some of the finest cancer hospitals in UK like Kent and Medway, Greater Manchester and Lancashire Cancer Network.
Dr Chakraborty has had the privilege to be trained by Dr Andy Nordin, one of the most respected Gynae Oncologists, in prestigious Monaghan lineage of onco-surgery methods.
His area of special interest lies in Gynae Oncology.
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