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. Poramaporn Prasarttong-Osoth, Surgical Oncologist in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Dr. Poramaporn Prasarttong-Osoth

Dr. Poramaporn Prasarttong-Osoth is a Surgical Oncologist who practises in Thailand.
She has worked in the medical industry for over 25 years with a specialization in Breast Surgery, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology.
She is a member of the Thai Medical Council.
Dr. Poramaporn Prasarttong-Osoth has studied MD (1994) and Surgery (1996) from Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand.
She did M.Sc (2013) from the University of London, UK.
She later obtained FRCS (2001) from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK.
Dr. Poramaporn Prasarttong-Osoth is well-versed in Thai and English.

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