Radiation oncologist ·
Anadolu Medical Center , Kocaeli, Turkey
25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish & English
A medical oncologist is trained to treat different types of cancer using chemotherapy and other medications, such as immunotherapy and targeted therapy. The medical oncologist designs a treatment plan after consultation with doctors from other disciplines. The doctor completely evaluates the nature of cancer and then treats cancer through various methods like chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy. Some of the conditions Dr. Yesim Yildirim treats are:
Cancer can cause different symptoms. However, most of these symptoms are often caused by illness, benign tumors, injury, or other problems. If you experience symptoms that do not disappear after some weeks, consult your doctor so that actual problems could be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. Also, cancer doesn’t cause pain, so see a doctor even if you do not feel pain. Some of the common symptoms of cancer are listed below. If you have any of these symptoms, consult a medical oncologist.:
If you want to see Dr Yesim Yildirim, you can visit his clinic or associated hospital between 11 am and 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. You should confirm the doctor’s availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.
The below-listed popular procedures that Dr. Yesim Yildirim performs are:
A medical oncologist uses chemotherapy for cancer treatment. It uses a combination of drugs to kill the cancerous cells in the body and prevents them from growing further. While chemotherapy could require a single drug, this is also given along with other drugs. Hormone therapy is used for the treatment of cancer that uses certain hormones to grow. It is effective in treating prostate and breast cancers. Hormone therapy slows or stops the rapid growth of cancer that uses hormones to grow.
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A medical oncologist is a doctor who is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer through various techniques like chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. They coordinate with other doctors to design a treatment plan that is suitable for you. They help patients manage their cancer symptoms. If cancer cannot be treated, medical oncologists use hospice or palliative care for the patients. Medical oncologists are primarily responsible for managing cancer.
Medical oncologists perform the below-given tests to confirm cancer:
One of the most common test for cancer, biopsy is a sample of tissues extracted from a body part in order to examine it. A doctor recommends biopsy when a previous test suggests an area of tissues isn't normal.
You will see a medical oncologist after you have been diagnosed with cancer. It is one of the first steps of your cancer treatment. You need to see a medical oncologist if you experience the symptoms listed below:
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