What does a surgical oncologist do?

A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery and also performs certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer.

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 surgical oncologist?

Investigations like Polymerase chain reaction, IHC, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound are required.

What is the difference between the surgical and clincal radiologist?

A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery and also performs certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer whereas a clinical radiologist is a specialist doctor who is trained to read and interpret medical images in order to diagnose, treat and monitor diseases.

Can a surgical oncologist treat breast cancer?

Yes, they can treat the cases of breast cancer successfully.

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About Dr. Shabber S Zaveri

Dr. Shabber is a renowned Surgical Oncologist, who has a vast experience of nearly 28 years.
He holds an expertise in Head & Neck Tumor surgery, cancer surgery, Lung cancer treatment, Breast cancer treatment, cancer screening, mastectomy, etc.
He was one of the first doctors to offer a conversative solution to Breast cancer.
Dr. Shabber completed his MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 1992.
Afterwards, he did specialization in General Surgery from BJ Medical College in 1997.
He also did Mch for further specialization in Surgical Oncology in 2001.