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. Praveen Yadav

Dr. Parveen Yadav is a renowned Surgical Oncologist with 19+ years of experience.
He has done MBBS and MS General surgery from the reputed medical Pt BD Sharma Medical College, Rohtak.
His area of clinical expertise lies in Minimal Invasive (Key role) Esophageal and Lung Surgery, Mediastinal and Airway disease, Intervention Bronchoscopy and Soft Tissue Sarcoma, etc.
Dr. Yadav has worked earlier in Rotary Cancer Hospital (IRCH) AIIMS, New Delhi, and the well-known Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
The Oncologist is a member of the Association of Surgeons of India, Association For Gastrointestinal Endoscopic surgeon of India(IAGES), Indian Association for Palliative Care.
Also, he has organized various National & Regional Conferences.