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 Prof. Dr. Marion Kiechle

Prof. Dr. Marion Kiechle is an Internationally renowned Medical Oncologist with +30 years of practice.
Her area of expertise is Breast cancer, Gynecological cancer and the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Tumor disease in women.
She is a member of the German Medical Association, the German Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics and the German Cancer Society.
Prof. Dr. Marion Kiechle gained her MBBS (1986) from the University of Freiburg.
She did her specialization in Oncology (1987) at the University of Freiburg.
She has a PhD (1995) from the University Hospital Freiburg.
Prof. Dr. Marion Kiechle is the author of several publications and articles.