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. Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra

Dr. Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra is a renowned Medical Oncologist, with a thriving experience of more than 25 years.
His area of interest is Haematol Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Solid Tumor.
He is a professional member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO), and European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT).
To his credit, there are numerous research papers published in national as well as international medical journals.
He has also attended several conferences and talks where he shared his research work. He authored several chapters in medical books.

Special Interest

Head and Neck Tumor Cancer Surgery Cancer Treatment Cancer Screening (Preventive) Stem Cell Transplantation Breast Cancer Treatment Melanoma Treatment Ewing's Sarcoma Treatment Giant Cell tumor Treatment PICC Line Insertion Chemotherapy of Solid Tumors Chemotherapy of Haematological Malignancies Breast Cancer Management