Medical Oncologist ·
Liv Hospital Ulus , Istanbul, Turkey
16 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English,Hindi
Conditions treated by Dr. Meltem Topalgokceli Selam
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A. Dr. Meltem Topalgokceli Selam is available for teleconsultation on the MediGence platform.
A. The consultation can last 15 to 30 minutes. Depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions, it may exceed the estimated time.
A. Our panel of doctors includes Medical specialists and board-certified doctors. The consultation will be organized within 24 to 48 hours or based on the doctor and patient's availability.
A. No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will need to rebook the consultation.
A. The option to share your medical records is available at the end of the form provided on the website.
A. Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, our case managers can help you choose treatment packages for your diagnosis.
A. Yes. Our case manager will provide you with a cost estimate that includes the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.
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:
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