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.

Dr. Yogesh Nischal , Medical Oncologist in Noida, India - Appointment

About Dr. Yogesh Nischal

Dr. Yogesh Nischal is an internationally trained and an experienced Medical Oncologist with +16 years of experience.
He is a professional member of the General Medical Council, UK, the Medical Council of India, UK and the Royal College of Radiologists (Clinical Oncology), London, UK.
Dr. Nischal did his MBBS (Hons) from Katihar Medical College, BN Mandal University, followed by MRCP for Royal College of Physicians of England. He then took the Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists examination to gain admission to the Royal College of Radiologists, UK. He even holds a diploma in oncology from the Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK.
During his career, he has worked at leading hospitals in the UK.
Dr. Nishchal's medical expertise is in administering targetted therapy, radiation therapy and chemotherapy particularly for tumours in the breast, GI tract, gynaecologic organs, head & neck and the lungs. The solid cancers that he manages are, sarcomas, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas and neuro-onco.

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