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. Aran Aneksrisudwuti

Dr. Aran Aneksrisudwuti is a specialized Oncologist having 23+years of experience in this field.
He is adept in treating advanced cancer, and provides a comprehensive treatment plan for various cancers such as breast, pulmonary, thyroid, liver, esophagus, cervical, ovarian, and gastroenterological.
His areas of expertise are chemotherapy, radiotherapy and computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanning.
He has many international experiences which includes contributions and participation in different countries for various fields of study.
His research interests reveal his wide range of publications in different national and international journals.
He worked in Chonburi Cancer Center and Lopburi Cancer Center.
He received his diploma (Thai Board of medical oncology) and (Thai Board of medicine) from Mahidol University in 2004 and 1993, respectively. He pursued M.D., from Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University.

Special Interest

X-ray Imaging Ultrasonography Diagnostic Imaging Breast Cancer X-ray Screening (Mammogram) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray Scanning All types of cancer e.g. Breast, pulmonary, thyroid, esophagus, cervical, ovarian, gastroenterological cancer Tissue and Specimen Analysis A new pap smear