Dr. Mustafa Bozkurt

Conditions treated by Dr. Mustafa Bozkurt

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:

• Colon Cancer
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Rectal Cancer
• Meningiomas
• Breast Cancer
• Metastatic Cancer
• Colorectal or Colon Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Mixed Gliomas
• Oral or Mouth Cancer
• Skin Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Certain Types of Cancer that have been Resistant to Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment (e.g. Melanoma)
• Cervical Cancer
• Ependymomas
• Ovarian Cancer
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Breast and Prostate Cancer
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Brain Cancer
• Stomach Cancer

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Mustafa Bozkurt

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:

• Lump or area of thickening that can be felt under the skin
• Persistent, unexplained fevers or night sweats
• Persistent, unexplained muscle or joint pain
• Changes in bowel or bladder habits
• Persistent indigestion or discomfort after eating
• Weight changes, including unintended loss or gain
• Fatigue
• Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening or redness of the skin, sores that won't heal, or changes to existing moles
• Difficulty swallowing
• Unexplained bleeding or bruising
• Hoarseness
• Persistent cough or trouble breathing

Operating Hours of Dr. Mustafa Bozkurt

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.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Mustafa Bozkurt

Dr Mustafa Bozkurt performs a number of popular procedures listed below:

• Chemotherapy

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.