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. Prasad Eswaran

Dr. Prasad Eswaran is a Medical Oncologist with around 19 years of experience.
He completed his MBBS, DMRT, MD, and DM from Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Tamil Nadu.
His areas of expertise are Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, Blood Cancer, Thalassemia, Immune, Thrombocytopenia, and Leukemia.
He won the Dr. Padam Singh Award for Best Paper Presentation, AROI State Conference Madurai, September 2005, Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship in April 2000, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India.
He also received the Best Clinical Trial Proposal Award at the 26th Conference of the Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON), Bangalore, India.
He has several articles in national and international journals.

Special Interest

Cancer Treatment, Myeloma, Pain Management, Blood Cancer, Anemia, Bleeding Disorders, Immunodeficiency Disorders

Skilled At

Esophagus Cancer Treatment
Kidney Cancer Treatment
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer Treatment
Neuroblastoma
Ovarian Cancer Surgery
Pancreatic Cancer

Prostate Cancer-Surgical
Uterine Sarcoma
Oral Cancer - Surgical
Breast Cancer
Leukemia Treatment
Colon Cancer Treatment

MBBS, 2004, Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Tamil nadu

Diploma, 2006, Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Tamilnadu

MD, 2008, Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Tamilnadu

DM, 2014, Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Tamilnadu

Best Clinical Trial Proposal Award – presented in 26th Conference of Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON), Bangalore, India Best Thesis Presentation - Submission of results of Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON) trial in National meet – Awarded first prize, Rupees 50,000 in 21st Conference of ICON, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India Best Project Proposal award in National conference – Awarded grant for conducting a trial – 15th Conference of Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON), Trivandrum, Kerala, India Best paper presentation – Awarded Dr. Padam Singh Award – Association of Radiation Oncologist of India (AROI) – State Conference, September 2005, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India Awarded International travel grant by American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) for HDR brachytherapy training in Texas Cancer Clinic, San Antonio, Texas, USA.