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. Mustafa Aydgodu , Surgical Oncologist in Bremen, Germany - Appointment

About Dr. Mustafa Aydgodu

Dr. Mustafa Aydgodu is an Oncologist with experience of 25 years in treating cancers of the breast, ovaries and cervix.
Dr. Aydogdu holds a certification by the German Cancer Society.
His expertise includes, administering radiotherapy for breast cancer. He specialises in the reconstruction of the amputated breast. He holds a certificate of ‘Master in Senology’ and also performs cosmetic operations such as breast reduction, enlargement and correcting breast malformations.

Other Top Surgical Oncologist In Bremen

FAQs About Dr. Mustafa Aydgodu