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.

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About Dr. Nikhil S Ghadyalpatil

Dr. Nikhil S Ghadyalpatil is a renowned Medical Oncologist and Hematologist in Hyderabad.
He has been practicing for the past 18 years.
He has experience in treating more than 5000 national and international cancer patients.
His areas of expertise are Breast Cancer Treatment, Chemotherapy, Head & Neck Cancer Treatment, Lung Cancer Treatment, etc.
He did his MBBS from Government Medical College, Nagpur in 2001, MD in General Medicine from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, in 2006, and DM in Medical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, in 2009.
He is a well-known member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Society of Clinical Oncology, Indian Cooperative Oncology Network, and Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology.

Special Interest

Hormone Therapy For Prostate Cancer Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma Immunotherapy Hemato Oncology

MBBS, 2001, Government Medical College, Nagpur

MD, 2006, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College

DM, 2009, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

B.Braun Medical Foundation Scholarship - 2005 Gold Medalist, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences - 2009 International Development and Education Award, American Society for Clinical Oncology - 2010