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 Rajesh Jindal

Dr Rajesh Jindal is a renowned Medical Oncologist in Kolkata.
With an experience of over 23+ years, he has worked with some of the finest hospitals in Kolkata.
Dr Jindal has also worked as an Associate Consultant in Medical Oncology at King Fahd Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia.
Dr Rajesh Jindal has done his MBBS &MD (Radiotherapy) from some of the eminent colleges in India.

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MBBS

Consultant, Fortis Hospital (Anandapur) Kolkata
Visiting Consultant, Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciencesukandapur
Consultant, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital ,Howrah
Consultant, AMRI Hospital ,Dhakuria
Research Fellow ,AMRI Hospital ,Salt Lake City
Consultant, Tata Memorial Hospital
Consultant, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata
Consultant, Associate Consultant,King Fahad Specialist Hospital
Consultant Pool Officer,Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital AIIMS