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.

Dr. Supakorn Rojananin, Surgical Oncologist in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Dr. Supakorn Rojananin

Dr. Supakorn Rojananin is a renowned and skilled Surgical Oncologist with +43 years of expertise.
He specializes in Breast Surgery, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology.
He is a member of the Thai Medical Council.
Dr. Supakorn Rojananin has studied MD (1977) and Surgery (1984) from Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand.
He has a Clinical Observership in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology (1988) from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, US.
He obtained Surgical Oncology (2005) from the Thai Medical Council, Thailand.
Dr. Supakorn Rojananin is well-versed in Thai and English.

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