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. Asasiri Kankaew

Dr. Asasiri Kankaew is a renowned oncologist having 18+ years of experience in this field.
He is dexterous 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 is member of various esteemed associations which include Thai Society of Clinical Oncology (2012), the Royal College of Physicians of Thailand (2012), and the Thai medical council (2004).
He is also an Associate member of ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) and Associate member of ESMO (European Society for Clinical Oncology).
He has research articles published in reputed journals.
He has presented posters in South Korea in 2013 and 2014, respectively.
He pursued M.D. (2003) from Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

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 • Pap smear

Skilled At

Esophagus Cancer Treatment
Kidney Cancer Treatment
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer Treatment
Neuroblastoma
Ovarian Cancer Surgery
Pancreatic Cancer

Prostate Cancer-Surgical
Uterine Sarcoma
Oral Cancer - Surgical
Breast Cancer
Leukemia Treatment
Colon Cancer Treatment

, 2011, Thai Subspecialty Board in Medical Oncology, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

MD, 2003, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Good Clinical Practice: GCP training, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health (2015) Associate member of ESMO (European Society for Clinical Oncology (2015) Poster presentation " Ki-67 as predictive and prognostic factor for node negative, hormonal positive Breast cancer in Ramathibodi hospital, Thailand" International Breast Cancer Symposium, Jeju, South Korea (2014) Poster presentation "Cetuximab in Colorectal liver metastases in Chonburi Cancer Hospital, Thailand" APAC ECTAR oncology summit, Seoul, South Korea (2013) Associate member of ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology), 2012 Member of Thai Society of Clinical Oncology, 2012 Member of Royal College of Physicians of Thailand, 2012 Member of Thai Medical Council, 2004

Chairman, Chonburi cancer hospital, Thailand
Chairman, Chonburi cancer hospital, Thailand
Lecturer at Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chonburi, Thailand
Consultant, Chonburi Cancer Hospital, Thailand
Consultant, Bang-gruay Hospital, Nonthaburi, Thailand