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Medical Oncologist
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Liv Hospital Ulus , Istanbul, Turkey16 Years of experience
Speaks: English
USD 276 USD 230 for video consultation
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Dr Meltem Topalgokceli is a distinguished medical oncologist. She has many years of experience under her belt and is currently serving at the Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul, Turkey. She specialises in Medical Oncology, Gastrointestinal System Cancers and Ovarian Cancers. She obtained her medical education from the Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. She has previously also worked at the Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine Department.
Dr Meltem Topalgokceli has been a part of many medical articles written in renowned journals. Her articles have been published in 4 different international journals. She is also a member of many medical associations such as the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, Istanbul Breast Research Group and the Üsküdar American High School Alumni Association.
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. Meltem Topalgokceli Selam treats:
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.:
Doctor Meltem Topalgokceli Selam is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available at the given time, call the doctor or his assistant to confirm his availability.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Meltem Topalgokceli Selam 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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Dr Meltem has 12 years of experience in her field as a cancer specialist.
She specialises in Medical Oncology, Gastrointestinal System Cancers and Ovarian Cancers.
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She is a member of many medical associations such as the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, Istanbul Breast Research Group and the Uskudar American High School Alumni Association.
Dr Meltem is a cancer specialist. She has expertise in treating diagnosing and giving adequate treatment for various cancers in the body. She Specialises in ovarian and cancers related to the digestive system.
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Dr. Meltem Topalgokceli Selam is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 16 Years years of experience.
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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. In cases of incurable cancer, a medical oncologist suggests palliative or hospice care for patients. The primary job of medical oncologists is to manage cancer.
A medical oncologist would suggest the below tests to be performed to diagnose 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.
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: