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.

Dr. Alessandro Marra , Surgical Oncologist in Bremen, Germany - Appointment

About Dr. Alessandro Marra

•   Dr.Alessandro Marra is an acclaimed Oncologist and Surgeon with a vast experience of 37 years of treating lung cancer and cardiothoracic ailments.
•   Over his experience of several decades, he possesses the expertise of performing Lobectomy, lung cancer surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
•   He has to his repute, contributions of several articles in various publications.

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