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. Raja T, Medical Oncologist in Chennai, India - Appointment

About Dr. Raja T

Currently associated as Oncologist with Apollo hospital, Chennai.
Presented 5 International conferences and 5 National Conferences Recognition and Management of childhood acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Peripheral Hospitals Indian Journal of Practical Pediatrics, Vol. 5 No 4 Oct-Dec 1997: 323 Amifostine, For Drug Review Ind. J MED & PED Oncol 1995, Vol.16:68-69 Chemotheraphy of Gastrointestinal Malignancies Ind J MED & PED Oncol 1995, Vol. 16: 93-98 Priapism in a child with Pelvic Rhabdomyosarcoma, A case report and review of Literature Ind J MED & PED Oncol 1995, Vol 16: 188-191
Member of renowned organisations such as Indian medical association.

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