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. Manish Singhal, Medical Oncologist in New Delhi, India - Appointment

About Dr. Manish Singhal

Dr. Manish Singhal is a renowned oncologist providing treatment for cancer for over 20 years.
He offers treatment for Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, GI and GU Cancer.
He received President Appreciation Award from IMA (Indian Medical Association).
He also received several other awards including Gold Medal in ECMO for being topper in 2013, a record that is held by only him in India. He also secured First position by SAJC(South Asian Journal), 1^st prize in Hindi Drama (Filmantar) in Aswamedha ’99 held at LTM College Mumbai and 3^rd prize in Hindi Drama Competition in Mood-1 at Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai.
He is associated with a number of medical societies like European Society Of Medical Oncology, American Society Of Clinical Oncology, Indian Academy Of Clinical Medicine etc.
He is the Joint Secretary(NCR) Of Oncology Forum.
He is an Executive Committee member of ISMPO and member of Delhi Diabetic Society, Indian Palliative Care, Associations of Physicians of India, Indian Co-operative Oncology Network and Indian Society Of Medical And Paediatric Oncology and Oncology Forum.
He contributed in a number of research and publications.
He was selected for training at Oriel College Oxford University UK and Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Centre, Detroit, USA.
He did his MBBS from Seth GS Medical College, University of Mumbai, Mumbai in 2002. This was followed by MD in Internal medicine, from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, 2006 and DM (AIIMS) in 2010. He is also an ECMO (Gold Medallist) in 2013.