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. Annalakshmi Sekar

Dr. Annalakshmi Sekar is a medical oncologist with 10+ years of experience.
Her clinical interests include Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Cancer Genetics, Endocrine Cancer, Genitourinary Oncology, Gynecologic Cancer, Hematologic Oncology and more.
She completed her MBBS from Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College, MD in Internal Medicine from Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore and DM in Medical Oncology from Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore.
She has expertise to perform Auto BMT for Hematological & Solid malignancies.
Dr. Sekar is credited to have multiple publications and presentations.
She has attended and presented her study at various National & International conferences.

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Solid and Hematological Malignancies, Bone Marrow Aspiration, Pleurodesis, Pediatric Malignancies, Central line placement

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DM, 2016, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore

MD, 2012, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore

MBBS, 2008, Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College, Delhi

Consultant, HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore

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