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 Shaikat Gupta

Dr Shaikat Gupta is an award winning Surgical Oncologist in Kolkata with experience of 13 years in the field and well applauded by both the medical fraternity and patients.
He specialises in all kinds of cancer surgeries such as Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Surgery for Mediastinal Tumours, Gynaecological Cancers, and Lungs and Oesophageal Cancers to mention a few.
Since 2007, he has been delivering lectures in medical colleges and conferences both in India and abroad.
He is a member of the Royal Society of Medicine, Association of Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, and the Indian Society of Oncology.
Dr Gupta was an academic topper in MBBS and MS. He also got the best thesis prize in MS, honours in Surgery, Gynaecology, and Pharma; he won countless prizes, medals and awards during his time in medical schools.
He is fluent in English, Bengail, and Hindi.

Special Interest

Breast Cancer Head and Neck Cancer Surgery for Mediastinal Tumours Gynaecological Cancers Lungs and Oesophageal Cancers Hepato Pancreato Biliary Cancers, including Liver Resection and Breast Conservation Gastro-Intestinal And Colo-Rectal Cancers Urological Cancer Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery Micro-Vascular Cosmetic Reconstructions