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. Zabedah Othman

Dr. Zabedah Othman is a well-known Surgical Oncologist in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
He completed her MBBS (UM) and Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Oncology (Edinburgh), United Kingdom in 1993.
She is specialized in the Management of Cancer Using Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy, and Hormonal Therapy For Breast Cancers.
Her area of interest is in Lung Cancers, Colorectal Cancers, Gynaecological Cancers, Head And Neck Cancers, Urological Cancers, Brain Cancers, Skin Cancers, and Lymphomas.
She aims to provide the best medical treatment and that's why many patients recommend her.
She has been the Author of various national and international publications.