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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Works at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon

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About Dr. Noaline Sinha

Currently associated as consultant with department of Nuclear Medicine at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
Interest lies in the treatment of patients of carcinoma thyroid.
Well versed in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine, both diagnostic and therapeutic, with special interest in Oncology and Cardiology.
Holds extensive experience in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine, both diagnostic and therapeutic
Experience of reporting whole body PET-CT studies, Cardiac PET studies, Myocardial perfusion studies as well as innumerable other nuclear medicine procedures, including intra-operative use of hand held gamma probe
Special interest in the treatment of patients of carcinoma thyroid with high dose I-131 therapy
Member of various renowned organizations such as Member of Society of Nuclear Medicine, India (SNMI), Member-Association of Nuclear medicine Physicians of India (ANMPI), Member-World Association of Radiopharmaceutical and Molecular Therapy (WARMTH)

Special Interest

Reporting whole body PET-CT studies, Cardiac PET studies, Myocardial perfusion studies as well as innumerable other nuclear medicine procedures, including intra-operative use of hand held gamma probe