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Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh , Delhi, India16 Years of experience
Speaks: English
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One of the finest Oncologist in New Delhi, India, Dr. Mohit Agarwal has worked with several world class multidisciplinary hospitals over the years. Dr. Mohit Agarwal has over 17 years of experience in his field. The doctor treats and manages a wide range of conditions such as Stomach Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Brain Cancer
Dr. Mohit Agarwal, a prominent Medical Oncologist is the Director (Add.) and Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. His educational qualifications include MRCP-UK (SCE-Medical Oncology) from University in UK, D.N.B (Medical Oncology) from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, New Delhi, ECMO from the European Society Of Medical Oncology, M.D. (Internal Medicine) from Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi University, New Delhi, and MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, New Delhi. His work experience has been as Director (Add.) & Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh and Consultant, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi. He has an experience of 17 years in total, of which 6 years is as a specialist. In the form of his continuing Medical Education (CME) and National Conferences attended as Chairperson, Speaker, Moderator in numerous national and international conferences.
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He has received European accreditation (ECMO) from the European Society of Medical Oncologists, as well as a CD Foundation award for significant contributions in the field of cancer. The presentations and publications include Efficacy and toxicity profile of maintenance pemetrexed in patients with stage IV adenocarcinoma lung in Indian population: SAJC, Treatment of MDS with hypomethylating agents: Experience of a tertiary care cancer centre—ISMPO 2012 Vizag—3rd PRIZE Scientific Abstracts. Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2012;33:0, Two cases of ovarian carcinoma with endobronchial metastases: Rare presentation South Asian J Cancer. 2015 Jul-Sep; 4(3): 149, Mucosal gastric metastases: A very rare site of metastasis from germ cell tumour South Asian J Cancer. 2015 Jul-Sep; 4(3): 153–154, Epidemiology and resistance pattern of bacterial isolates among cancer patients in a Tertiary care oncology centre in North India: Indian journal of Cancer, Clinical outcome study of crizotinib in immunohistochemistry-proven echinoderm microtubule-associated protein-like 4-anaplastic lymphoma kinase fusion gene among Indian patients with adenocarcinoma lung: SAJC, To analyze the efficacy and toxicity profile of continued maintenance pemetrexed in Advanced NSCLC: World Conference on Lung Cancer(WCLC 2015): Poster, Profile of Young Breast Cancer patients: Poster presentation- CONVERGE, Jaipur 2014, and To analyze the Epidemiological & Molecular profile of patients with metastatic adenocarcinoma lung in a tertiary cancer centre in North India: ISMPO 2016.
The participation of Dr. Agarwal in his inhouse publications such as Cancer news – Management of Iodine Refractory Thyroid Cancer, Lung Cancer Target Therapy- Dawn of a New Era, and Immunotherapy in Head and neck cancer. The academic focus of Dr. Mohit Agarwal means his involvement in Tumor Board, DNB classes and case presentations, Nursing teaching classes, Coordinator for DNB Appraisal and as Representative of DNB students to National Board.
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. Some of the conditions Dr. Mohit Agarwal treats are:
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. Some of the symptoms that cancer may cause are:
You can find Doctor Mohit Agarwal in the clinic/hospital 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.
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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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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 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:
Biopsy is the most preferred test to confirm cancer. It is the removal of a small amount of tissue from specific parts of your body followed by examination under a microscope to find the presence of cancer or any other abnormalities.
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: