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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Dr. Sanchayan Mandal

Medical Oncologist

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DNB , MBBS

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16 years of overall experience

Works at HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata

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About Dr. Sanchayan Mandal

Dr. Sanchayan Mandal is a medical oncologist having more than 15 years of expertise.
Services provided by him includes administration of Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted therapy and management of their toxicities.
He completed his MBBS from NRS Medical College and Hospital in 2006.
He pursued DNB Oncology from National Board of Examination Delhi in 2013.
He is also an expert in adding palliative care & pain management along with the main treatment protocols.
Dr. Sanchayan Mandal is fluent in English, and Hindi.