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 Prof. Dr. Ozgur Kemik

With over 25 years of expertise, Prof. Dr. Ozgur Kemik is a skilled Surgical Oncologist.
His area of interest is Laparoscopic Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal System Malignancy Operations, Endocrinologic Surgeries, Breast surgery, Treatment of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes with Minimally Invasive Surgical Methods, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic Procedures, Kidney Transplantation, Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia and Reflux Operations.
He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Gastroenterology Association and the Turkish Society Of Medical Oncology.
Prof. Dr. Ozgur Kemik gained his MBBS (1997) from Istanbul University, Istanbul.
Prof. Dr. Ozgur Kemik is the author of several publications and articles.