Radiation oncologist ·
Venkateshwar Hospital , Delhi, India
14 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Medical oncologist provides diagnosis and treatment of most types of cancers and is involved in the development of preventive measures programs. Treatment plans for cancer patients are designed considering the interdisciplinary approach. They work in close cooperation with the departments of surgery, nuclear medicine, radiology, pathology, therapy, and radiation oncology. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Mohit Sharma treats:
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. Some of the symptoms that cancer may cause are:
Doctor Mohit Sharma 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 below-listed popular procedures that Dr. Mohit Sharma performs are:
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. Hormone therapy is a procedure for cancer treatment that stops or slows the growth of cancer that mostly uses hormones to grow. It is also called hormonal therapy or endocrine therapy.
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A medical oncologist treats cancer using different methods, such as biological therapies, chemotherapy, hormonal therapies, and other targeted treatments. People often consider medical oncologists as their primary cancer doctor. They also assist their patients to manage side effects, and they help monitor well-being. Very often, patients follow up with medical oncologists post-treatment. 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:
A biopsy is an effective test to confirm cancer. It involves removal of tissues or a sample of cells from the body so that it could be studied in a laboratory. If you are experiencing some symptoms or if a doctor has found an area of concern, you might undergo a biopsy.
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:
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