Dr. Mustafa Bozkurt
Radiation oncologist
Acibadem University Hospital Atakent , Istanbul, Turkey29 Years of experience
Speaks: Turkish , English
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Radiation oncologist
Acibadem University Hospital Atakent , Istanbul, Turkey29 Years of experience
Speaks: Turkish , English
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. Mustafa Bozkurt 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:
Doctor Mustafa Bozkurt is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. You can connect with the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available in the given time due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.
Dr Mustafa Bozkurt performs a number of popular procedures listed 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. Hormone therapy is a procedure that uses medicines to stop or lower the amount of hormones used by cancer cells to grow. Hormone therapy is used for the treatment of breast cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, and womb cancer.
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Medical Oncologist is a specialist who treats cancer through chemotherapy and other medications such as targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. He is considered the primary health care person for cancer patients. They closely work with the other medical professionals for the best results. A medical oncologist also continues with follow-ups and complete checkups of cancer patients after 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.
Medical oncologists perform the below-given tests to confirm cancer:
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.
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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