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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About Dr. Mustafa Öncel

Dr. Mustafa Öncel is an oncologist with 21+ years of experience. He has written more than 70 articles in national and international journals and books. Additionally, he has more than 40 papers and presentations in various courses.

Memberships
He is a member of Turkish Society of Trauma, Turkish Society Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, American Society of Colorectal Surgeons, Turkish Society of Colorectal Surgery, European Society of Coloproctology and Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association.

Education
He completed graduation from Medical School of Istanbul University, residency from Kartal Education and Research Hospital and fellowship from Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, US.