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.

Dr. Fadi Alnehlaoui, Surgical Oncologist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Fadi Alnehlaoui

Dr. Fadi Alnehlaoui is a reputed General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist having 18+ years of experience.
He has completed double Post graduation degrees, one in general surgery and the other in surgical oncology. He has an MD degree in surgical oncology from Belgium.
He also has an advanced laparoscopy diploma in hepatobiliary from France.
His expertise lies in the early detection of cancer programs, especially breast cancer, diagnosis, and follow-up of oncology cases.
He specializes in surgeries like thyroid and neck surgery (neck dissections, endoscopic transoral thyroidectomy), radical hysterectomy for gene cancers, abdominal and pelvic lymph node dissection, melanoma, soft tissue tumors, abdominal and GI cancers, reconstructive surgeries, laparoscopic cancers, Pancreato hepatobiliary tumors.
He is experienced in general surgery procedures like; laparoscopic and open bariatric/cholecystectomy/appendectomy, hernia, and anal procedures.
He is associated with organizations like the Emirates Oncology Society (EOS), the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), and the American Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO).

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