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. Cherian Thampy

Dr. Cherian Thampy is a renowned Surgical Oncologist practicing in Dubai.
He is a very knowledgeable doctor in the field of oncology and has an experience of 8 years working in this field.
He was a gold medal scholar in his post-graduation career; of MD in General Medicine.
He has done MRCP in medical oncology specialty certified by the Federation of the royal college of Physicians of the United Kingdom and the Association of cancer physicians.
He has expertise in cases of Breast cancers, Lymphomas, Immunotherapy, and Gastrointestinal Oncology.
He was a team member involved in the setup of an autologous bone marrow transplant unit and the program of bone marrow transplant held at the KIMS cancer center, Trivandrum, India.
He has attended various national and international conferences and has done presentations at them.