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. Ivan Shew Yee Siang, Medical Oncologist in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Appointment

About Dr. Ivan Shew Yee Siang

As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Ivan Shew Yee Siang has more than 15 years of professional experience.
He focuses on Chemotherapy, Clinical Oncology, Hormonal Therapy, Immunotherapy, Radiotherapy and Targeted Therapy.
He is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO) and the Malaysia Oncology Society.
Dr. Ivan Shew Yee Siang has several publications, journals, and articles to his name.
He has completed an MBBS (2003) from the University of Malaya, Malaysia.
He did MBA from the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia.
He has a Clinical Fellowship in Medical & Radiation Oncology from Singapore.
He has obtained FRCR (2013) from the Royal College of Radiologists, London, UK.
Dr. Ivan Shew Yee Siang is well-versed in English, Indonesian, Chinese, Cantonese, Hokkien and Bahasa Malaysia.

Other Top Medical Oncologist In Kuala Lumpur

FAQs About Dr. Ivan Shew Yee Siang