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. Ng Yi Siang, Medical Oncologist in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Appointment

About Dr. Ng Yi Siang

Dr. Ng Yi Siang is a renowned clinical oncologist having an experience of more than 15 years in this field.
He is proficient in treating cancers and carrying out Systemic Chemotherapy, Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) & Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
His other areas of expertise are 3D Conformal Radiotherapy, Targeted Immunotherapy, Post-operative Brachytherapy (Uterus and Cervix), and Hormonal therapy.
He is a member of various esteemed Associations which include the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR), the European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO), and Malaysian Oncological Society.
After completing MB ChB from the University of Aberdeen, the United Kingdom in 1999, Dr. Siang has done MRCP and FRCR from the United Kingdom.

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