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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He has been practising for the past 10 years and specializes in Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy & Targeted Therapy in Solid Malignancy.
He is a member of the Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO), the Indian Society of Immuno-oncology (ISI) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
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He has completed MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncologist) and DM (Medical Oncologist) from the prestigious colleges of India.
Dr. Sudipta Bandyopadhyay is well-versed in Hindi, Bengali and English.