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. Akshita Singh

Dr. Akshita Singh is a breast oncologist with 14+ years of experience.
Her interest lies in Breast Cancer & Breast Reconstruction using myocutaneous flaps and oncoplastic procedures.
She did MBBS from B.J Medical College, Pune, DNB in General Surgery from P.D.Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai and HBNI fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
She did MRCS from the prestigious The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Dr. Akshita is actively involved in the Basic & Translational Research Laboratory & Clinician Scientist Laboratory over a few years.
She has presented and published several research articles and abstracts at various national and international conferences and journals.
She is associated with three institutional review boards and a translational research project as a co-investigator.

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Breast Reconstruction using myocutaneous flaps and oncoplastic procedures

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MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK

Fellowship, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

DNB, P.D.Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai

MBBS, B.J Medical College, Pune

Senior Registrar, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Senior Resident, P.D.Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai

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