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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About Dr. Prashant Pawar

Currently associated as Consultant with Department - Head & Neck Onco-Surgeon at Fortis Hospital, Mulund – Mumbai
An expert in voice rehabilitation post Laryngectomy.
Holds immense work experience in the field of open and endoscopic skull base surgery for benign and malignant tumors,Laser surgery for vocal cords tumors, and other minimally invasive procedures.
Specializes in the areas of Skull Base Surgery, Head and Neck Onco-Surgery, Oral Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Laryngeneal Cancer as well as voice rehabilitation pose Laryngectomy.
Expertise in treatment of benign and malignant tumors in head and neck region include those in the mouth ,Throat, Larynx (voice box),sinuses,Thyroid, Salivary Glands as well as tumors of the skin soft tissue and bones .