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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About Dr. Suresh Kumar. B

Dr. Suresh Kumar. B is a skilled medical Oncologist having 8 years of experience in this field.
He is dexterous in treating solid tumors such as lung, breast, gastrointestinal, urological, head & neck and gynecological cancers.
He is also trained in immunotherapy, Targeted therapy, Hormonal therapy & Chemotherapy, and Clinical trials & Research.
He is also accomplished in bone marrow and stem cell transplant.
He received ACORD Fellowship from Acord Protocol Development Workshop, Sydney, Australia.
He completed D.M. (Medical Oncology) from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai in 2020 and MD (General Medicine) from Madurai Medical College, 2017.
Dr. Suresh pursued M.B.B.S. from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), in 2014.

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Solid Tumor Oncology (Lung, Breast, Gastrointestinal, Urological, Head & Neck and Gynecological Cancers) Rescission & Molecular Oncology immunotherapy, Targeted therapy, Hormonal therapy & Chemotherapy Clinical trials & Research Bone Marrow I Stem Cell Transplant Medical Oncologist