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.

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Dr. P Dhanashekar is a Surgical Oncologist, based in Chennai with 19+ years of experience.
He has worked in some of the top-notch hospitals such as Recnac Oncology Clinic, Chennai, Apollo Medical Centre, Kotturpuram, Chennai, Apollo Speciality Cancer Hospital, Teynampet, Chennai.
He completed MBBS from Madras Medical College, followed by MS in General Surgery from Dr. MGR Medical University and MCh in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
He is a member of Tamilnadu Medical Council, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES).
Some of the services provided by the doctor are Stem Cell Transplant, Giant Cell tumor Treatment, Hormone Therapy For Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer Treatment and Splenectomy, etc.