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. Rejiv Rajendranath , Medical Oncologist in Chennai, India - Appointment

About Dr. Rejiv Rajendranath

Dr. Rejiv Rajendranath is an eminent Medical Oncologist with 18+ years of experience.
He is extensively trained in Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer, Head & Neck Surgery, Giant Cell Tumor Treatment, and many more.
After completing medical school in 1999, he pursued MD in General Medicine in 2003 followed by DM in Oncology in 2007.
He is a DNB qualified in Medical Oncology from the National Board of Examination.
He is a respected member of the Indian Medical Association and Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO).
He has been honored with various awards and recognitions.

Special Interest

Head and Neck Tumor / Cancer Surgery Hormone Therapy For Prostate Cancer Chemotherapy of Solid Tumors Osteosarcoma Treatment Melanoma Treatment Giant Cell tumour Treatment Oral Cancer Treatment Ewing's Sarcoma Treatment Stem Cell Transplantation Breast Cancer Treatment Cancer Treatment PICC Line Insertion Chemotherapy of Haematological Malignancies Hormone Therapy For Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Treatment

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