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. Peter Ang Cher Siang, Medical Oncologist in Singapore, Singapore - Appointment

About Dr. Peter Ang Cher Siang

Dr. Peter Ang Cher Siang is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at Mount Alvernia Hospital, Singapore.
Dr. Peter previously served as a Senior Consultant and Director of the Cancer Education Service at the National Cancer Centre, Singapore.
In 2003, he was actively involved in executing the cluster breast cancer health management plan.
In 2005, he was awarded the National Excellent Service Award (EXSA) for his outstanding clinical contribution to providing excellent care to cancer patients.
He holds a special interest in providing comprehensive care to cancer patients diagnosed with lung cancer, stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, lymphoma, kidney cancer, breast cancer, ovary cancer, uterus cancer, and cervix cancer.
Dr. Ang was invited to speak at the first Singapore Medical Oncology Review Course in 2007 and the first regional Asian Oncology Summit in 2009.
He is proficient in various dialects including English, Hokkien, Mandarin, and Teochew.

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