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. S. Sivakumar

Dr. S. Siva Kumar is an eminent Medical Oncologist.
He has an experience of more than 24 years in this field.
He is an expert in diagnosing and treating many types of cancers, such as Blood Cancer, Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gynae Oncology, Head and neck Cancer, Hepatobiliary Cancer, etc.
Dr. Siva completed his MBBS in 1986 from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India, and his M.D. in General Medicine in 1991 from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.
After this, he earned a D.M. in Medical Oncology in 1999 from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.