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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16 years of overall experience

Works at Ludwig Maximilian University Hospital, Munich

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About Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Von Bergwelt

Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Von Bergwelt is a highly qualified Oncologist with an experience of 12 years in offering treatment for tumours and sarcomas.
He is a professional member of the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK).
During 1988-96, he completed his medicine from the universities of Muenster, Freiburg and Paris. During this time, he also completed his study of Human Biology from the University of Paris-South XI. Soon after he obtained his Master's degree in Biological and Medical Sciences. In 1997, he submitted his thesis for MD.
He is an expert at treating tumours of the gastrointestinal tract, reproductive system of males and females and breast, malignant ascites, lung cancer, malignant diseases of the gallbladder, pancreas and liver, mesothelioma, head and neck tumours, soft tissue and bone sarcomas.
He has contributed research papers to several publications that have many citations.

Special Interest

Tumours Sarcomas Malignant diseases Cancer

Fellowship, 2002, University of Oldenberg

Graduation, 1996, Universities of Freiburg, Meunster and Paris

2015: Best Abstract Award DGHO (co-author) 2010: Travel Award, American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation 2010: Basic Science Award (Abstract O84, last author), European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation 2002: Fellow, German José Carreras-Leukemia Foundation 2001: Fellow, Lymphoma Research Foundation of America 1999: 'Travel Award' of the American Society of Hematology 1999: Scientific Award EMSA / University of Prague 1997: Mildred-Scheel Fellow, German Cancer Aid