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. Sutdhachit Linananda

Dr. Sutdhachit Linananda is a notable Surgical Oncologist with 31 years of extensive experience.
He is interested in Weight Loss Surgery and Surgical Oncology.
He is a member of the Thai Medical Council, the Thai Board of General Surgery, the Association of Military Surgeons of Thailand and the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand.
Maj. Gen. Dr. Sutdhachit Linananda has completed MD (1984) from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Thailand.
He has trained in Surgery (1990) from Phramongkutklao College of Med, Thailand.
Maj. Gen. Dr. Sutdhachit Linananda is well-versed in English and Thai.

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