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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Medical Oncologist

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24 years of overall experience

Works at Medical Park Goztepe Hospital

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About Dr. Merih Kalamanoglu Balci

Dr. Merih Kalamanoglu Balci is one of the leading Oncologists in Istanbul, Turkey.
She has over 22 years of experience in her field.
She completed her graduation from Ondokuz May University, Faculty of Medicine, and Specialization from Marmara University.
The doctor has performed a large number of successful procedures for cancer treatment, with a high success rate.
Dr. Merih Kalamanoglu Balci has received worldwide recognition for their patient-centric approach and holistic approach.
Some procedures performed by her include Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Meningiomas, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Mixed Gliomas, and Skin Cancer.
She is well versed in performing minimally invasive surgeries such as laser surgery, cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, and cryosurgery.

Special Interest

Prostate Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Oligodendrogliomas, Cervical Cancer, Oral or Mouth Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer

Skilled At

Esophagus Cancer Treatment
Kidney Cancer Treatment
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer Treatment
Neuroblastoma
Ovarian Cancer Surgery
Pancreatic Cancer

Prostate Cancer-Surgical
Uterine Sarcoma
Oral Cancer - Surgical
Breast Cancer
Leukemia Treatment
Colon Cancer Treatment

Location

Medical Park Goztepe Hospital Istanbul, Turkey

Graduation, Ondokuz May University Faculty of Medicine

Post Graduation, Marmara University

Samsun Center Health Center
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Physiology USA
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Chest Diseases and Intensive Care
Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Kartal Jogging Way High Specialized Training and Research Hospital Lung Transplantation
New Century University Faculty