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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Dr. Vijay Agarwal is a renowned Medical Oncologist and Hematologist with 18 years of experience.
He offers treatment for all types of Solid Tumors with Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy.
He has adopted Evidence-Based Medicine and Patient-Centric Approach to treatment.
After completing his MBBS from J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, he pursued MD from Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
After that, he completed his MRCP and Specialist training in Oncology (CCT) in the United Kingdom.
He engages himself in research on cancer and has been awarded a Ph.D. by Hull York Medical School, the UK.
He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, Association of Cancer Physicians, London, European Society of Medical Oncologists, Brussels, and Flims Alumni Club, Brussels.
He has several publications in peer-reviewed international journals to his credit.

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Chemotherapy of Solid Tumors, Targeted Therapy, Chemotherapy of Haematological Malignancies, Bone Marrow Transplant

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Esophagus Cancer Treatment
Kidney Cancer Treatment
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia- CML
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer Treatment
Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Neuroblastoma
Ovarian Cancer Surgery

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

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Work Experience

MBBS, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum

MD, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

MRCP, UK

, CCT, UK

, Ph.D. by Hull York Medical School, UK

Senior Consultant, HCG Bangalore Institute of Oncology Speciality Centre
Consultant, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK
Senior Consultant, Aster RV Hospital (J P Nagar) Bangalore

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