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.

Dr. Namita Pandey, Oncology in Mumbai, India - Appointment

About Dr. Namita Pandey

Dr. Namita Pandey is working as visiting consultant Breast-Onco Surgeon at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital since June 2012
She also has 1-year experience as a full-time consultant Breast Onco-Surgeon at G.K.N.M Hospital Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (1st NABH accredited hospital in Tamil Nadu).
She has worked as Senior Research Fellow for 2 years in the Breast cancer unit of Tata Memorial Hospital (Mumbai).
She has undertaken a number of national and international national research projects.
Dr. Namita has specialized in various kinds of breast surgeries involved in Malignant (Early and Advance Breast cancers) and Benign Breast Diseases and a few plastic reconstruction procedures.
She is a dedicated breast surgeon who takes care of the Comprehensive Breast Clinic which deals with every aspect of Breast problems.
Here all breast-related issues like lactational disorders, nipple discharges, breast pain, non-cancerous lumps, breast cancer prevention counselling, patient education, breast cancer survivorship programmes and cosmetic aspects of the breast are dealt with under one roof.

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