Radiation oncologist ·
Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet , Hyderabad, India
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Telugu , English
A medical oncologist treats different types of cancer using different techniques like hormone therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. A medical oncologist works with other specialists to design a treatment plan according to the type and nature of cancer, age of the patient, stage of cancer. They discuss cancer diagnosis with you, including the stage and type you have. They also assist you to manage the cancer symptoms as well as treatment side effects. The conditions that Dr. G Vamshi Krishna Reddy treats are listed below:
Symptoms and signs of cancer may vary from person to person and depend on the type of cancer, its location, the places cancer cells have spread. A few patients show no prominent symptoms until the cancer is far advanced. An individual with these signs and symptoms must consult their doctor. The symptoms might arise from noncancerous conditions. You must see a medical oncologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms of cancer::
Doctor G Vamshi Krishna Reddy is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.
The list of popular procedures that Dr G Vamshi Krishna Reddy perform is given below:
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. A medical oncologist can also use hormone therapy for cancer treatment. This procedure is often used after surgery to reduce the risk of cancer returning back. In some cases, it is used before surgery. Hormone therapy is also used to treat cancer that has returned after treatment.
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Medical Oncologist is a specialist who treats cancer through chemotherapy and other medications such as targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. He is considered the primary health care person for cancer patients. They closely work with the other medical professionals for the best results. A medical oncologist also continues with follow-ups and complete checkups of cancer patients after treatment. If cancer cannot be treated, medical oncologists use hospice or palliative care for the patients. Medical oncologists are primarily responsible for managing cancer.
The tests that help medical oncologists diagnose cancer are listed below:
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.
An individual will see a medical oncologist when the primary care doctor suspects that the person has cancer. The primary doctor may use various diagnostic tests to diagnose a patient. If the tests shows signs of cancer, the primary care physician refers the patient to an oncologist. You need to see a medical oncologist if you experience the symptoms listed below:
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