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.

Dr. Dorai Ramanathan, Medical Oncologist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Dorai Ramanathan

Dr. Dorai Ramanathan is a leading Medical Oncologist with 13 years of experience.
His specialization is in gynecological cancer, head and neck cancer, sarcoma, brain cancer, metastatic cancer, etc.
He did MBBS from Bangalore University in 2000 and MRCP from Royal College of Physicians, UK.
Later he did MSc in oncology from Nottingham Trent University, UK 2013.
He also earned a Certificate of Completion of Specialist training in Oncology , UK 2014.
He is a Certified Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology and the Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologist, UK 2013.
He is an expert in delivering treatment with techniques such as IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy) and IGRT (Image Guided Radiotherapy).

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