Radiation oncologist ·
NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Arabic
Dr. Medhat Faris is a Consultant Medical Oncologist. He has various degrees to his name like MD Oncology, DMRT, MSc Clinical Oncology, MBBCh. Prof. Faris is an experienced medical oncology professor with strong professional education and UK training in Oncology. Earlier in his life, he was employed at King Fahad Specialist Hospital Dammam, KSA as a Chairman of Oncology department and The Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman as a Chairman of the adult oncology department. He worked as the Director of Medical Oncology Research at PPD, Cambridge as well as the Professor of Medical Oncology Cancer Institute, Egypt.
Dr. Faris is a distinguished professional and is able to diagnose and manage adult solid tumours and has a special interest in Early & Earlier detection of Breast cancer, Breast Cancer management, Lung Cancer management, Renal and Prostate Cancer management, Cancer screening and Prevention. He has participated in various international, regional and national clinical trials and has more than 70 publications and he is a reviewer of several Indexed Journals.
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. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Medhat Faris treats:
The earlier doctors detect cancer, the sooner the treatment can start. So it is vital to know the common types of cancer and some of their warning signs. There are more than 90 types of cancer, and some of them are more common than others. This depends on your gender, age, and racial or ethnic group. If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to a medical oncologist:
Dr Medhat Faris works 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 Medhat Faris perform is given below:
In chemotherapy, a medical oncologist uses chemicals to kill cancer cells in the body. Chemotherapy might be given with an aim to treat cancer or to prolong life or reduce symptoms. 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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A medical oncologist is a specialist who is trained to treat cancer using chemotherapy or other methods like immunotherapy or targeted therapy. The medical oncologist also consults with other doctors from different specialty areas to design the treatment plan. They also remain in touch with cancer patients to manage their symptoms and side effects post-treatment. If a medical oncologist finds that cancer cannot be treated, they recommend hospice or palliative care for the patients. A medical oncologist is mainly involved to manage 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.
A person may be referred to a medical oncologist when the primary case doctor thinks that the person shows cancer symptoms. The medical oncologist evaluates the condition of the patient and examines to confirm cancer. You need to see a medical oncologist if you experience the symptoms listed below:
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