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. Adel Zaatar

Dr. Adel Zaatar is a well-known Medical Oncologist in Penang, practising for 40 years.
He is one of the pioneers in the fields of Radiotherapy & Oncology in Malaysia.
His area of expertise includes the management of all solid tumours of the breast, lung, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, nasopharynx and head & neck.
He is a founding member of the Penang Breast Care Society and a member of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM).
Dr. Adel Zaatar has several publications, journals, and articles to his name.
He has completed MB. BcH from Mansoura Medical School, Cairo, Egypt.
He has done DMRT (Diploma in Radiology Therapy) from Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
He has pursued DMRO (PG Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis) from the Royal College of Radiologists, London, UK.
Dr. Adel Zaatar is well-versed in English and Arabic.