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. Vijay Anand Reddy

Dr. Vijay Anand Reddy is an internationally acclaimed Oncologist practicing for the past 30 years.
He is globally known for cancer treatment and has a remarkable specialization in Radiation Therapy and Medical Oncology.
He holds extensive experience and has explored various continents such as the USA, Europe, and Australia.
He holds expertise in diagnosing and treating eye cancer, brain cancer, breast cancer, and head & neck cancer.
After completing his MBBS in 1982, he achieved his M.D. in Radiation Therapy from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad in 1992.
He achieved DNB in Oncology in 1993 and ESMO Medical Oncology Board in 2005 and re-certification in 2010.
He has attained various fellowships across the USA, the UK, Australia, Germany, and India.

Special Interest

Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology

Skilled At

Esophagus Cancer Treatment
Kidney Cancer Treatment
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer Treatment
Neuroblastoma
Ovarian Cancer Surgery
Pancreatic Cancer

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

Location

Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad Hyderabad, India

Education & Training
Honours & Awards

MD, Radiation Oncology

DNB, Medical Oncology, ESMO

Fellowship, FUICC, UK

Fellowship, FNDM, USA

Fellowship, FUICC, Australia

1. Stereotactic Radiosurgery Fellowship at Klinikum Frankfurt (Oder), GmbH, Frankfurt (ODER), Germany, March 2010 2. Ocular Oncology Fellowship at Will’s Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA, May – June 2003 3. Pediatric Oncology Fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, USA, May – June 2003 4. Head & Neck Oncology Fellowship at Peter McCallum Cancer Institute, Melbourne, Australia, July – August 1998 5. Hyperthermia Fellowship at New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, 1995 6. The Nargis Dutt Memorial Cancer Foundation Fellowship at New York Hospital, Medical Centre of Queens, Flushing, New York, May – July 1995 7. Head & Neck Brachytherapy Observership at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, June 1995 8. The Clinical Oncology Fellowship at Meyerstein Institute of Clinical Oncology, Middlesex Hospital, London, July – September 1992 9. Clinical Oncology Observership at Christie Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom, September 1992 10. Clinical Oncology Fellowship at Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai, India, January 1990 11. Medical Oncology Fellowship at Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India, September 1990 12. The Radiation Oncology Fellowship at Tata Memorial Hospital, Bombay, India, March 1990