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. Phichai Chansriwong

Dr. Phichai Chansriwong is one of the best oncologists having 23+ years of experience in this field.
He is proficient in treating advanced cancer, and provides a wide-ranging treatment plan for various cancers such as breast, pulmonary, thyroid, liver, cervical, ovarian, and gastroenterological.
His areas of expertise are chemotherapy, radiotherapy and computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanning.
He was appointed as Lecturer at Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand.
He pursued M.D. (1998) from Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, and completed Diploma (2006) from Thai Board of Oncology, Ramathibodi Hospital Thailand.

Special Interest

• X-ray Imaging • Ultrasonography Diagnostic Imaging • Breast Cancer X-ray Screening (Mammogram) • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI • Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray Scanning • Breast, pulmonary, thyroid, esophagus, cervical, ovarian Cancers • Tissue and Specimen Analysis • Pap smear