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. Siddharth Kumar Sahai

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Monday : From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM, Wednesday : From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM, Friday : From:- 09:00 AM To:- 05:00 PM,

Medical Oncologist

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MBBS , MD , DM , Fellowship

5 (31 Ratings)

17 years of overall experience

Works at Venkateshwar Hospital, New Delhi

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About Dr. Siddharth Kumar Sahai

Dr. Siddharth Kumar Sahai is a well known Medical Oncologist with experience of over 12 years.
He is skilled in handling solid and haematological malignancies.
He offers treatment for Gastro-Intestinal cancer, Lung cancer, Prostate cancer, Breast cancer and conducts Chemotherapy.
He was also involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The doctor is a member of numerous prestigious associations that include: American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Society of Medical Oncology, Society of Medical Oncology of India, and Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology.
He takes interest in research and has several publications to his credit reputed medical journals.

Special Interest

Solid and Haematological malignancies. Gastro-Intestinal cancer Prostate cancer Breast cancer Chemotherapy

OPD Schedule Of Dr. Siddharth Kumar Sahai

Consultation Fees Rs. 1500 /-

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Monday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Skilled At

Esophagus Cancer Treatment
Kidney Cancer Treatment
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia- CML
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer Treatment
Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Neuroblastoma
Ovarian Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Cancer
Prostate Cancer-Surgical
Uterine Sarcoma
Oral Cancer - Surgical
Breast Cancer
Leukemia Treatment
Colon Cancer Treatment

Location

Venkateshwar Hospital, New Delhi New Delhi, India

Education & Training
Work Experience

MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi

MD, 2009, Internal Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi

DM, Medical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

Fellowship, 2014, European Certificate, Medical Oncology

Senior Resident, Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
Consultant, Medical Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Consultant, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
Consultant, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
Consultant, Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon
Consultant, Manipal Hospitals Dwarka, Delhi