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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About Dr. Pramod Kumar Julka

Dr. Pramod Kumar Julka has over 44 years of experience as a renowned Medical Oncologist.
His research interests are Cancer care/oncology, Bone marrow transplant, Breast cancer, Blood Cancer, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Hematology oncology, and more.
Dr. Pramod Kumar Julka has completed his MBBS (1971) and MD (1979) from the University of Delhi, India.
He is the author of various papers and publications.
He is a member of the Delhi Medical Council, the Indian Council of Medical Research Task Force and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
Dr. Pramod Kumar Julka is well-versed in English and Hindi.

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Urological cancers
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Gynecologic cancers
Musculoskeletal tumors
Oral Lesions
Pediatric cancers
Urologic cancers
Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancers
Genitourinary Malignancies
Breast diseases

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Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi New Delhi, India

MBBS, 1971, University of Delhi

MD, 1979, University of Delhi

Recipient of ‘Padma Shri’ Award (the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India) - 2013. Life Time Achievement Award by Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI) - 2013. Indian Medical Association (IMA) Best Orator of the Year Award - 2009 Indian Medical Association (IMA) Award for Clinical Oncology - 2006. Dr. G.D. Pandey Oration at Haldwani, Uttarakhand on Breast Cancer - 2006.