Radiation oncologist ·
Memorial Antalya Hospital , Antalya, Turkey
31 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English
Specialises in:
A medical oncologist specializes in the treatment of different types of cancer with the help of chemotherapy and other methods like targeted therapy or immunotherapy. They are considered the primary health care provider for cancer patients. The doctor works with the other medical departments for the best results. The conditions that Dr. Mustafa Ozdogan treats are listed below:
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. You must see a medical oncologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms of cancer::
If you want to see Dr Mustafa Ozdogan, you can visit his clinic or associated hospital between 11 am and 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. 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. Mustafa Ozdogan 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 is a specialist who is trained to treat cancer using chemotherapy or other methods like immunotherapy or targeted therapy. The medical oncologist also consults with other doctors from different specialty areas to design the treatment plan. They also remain in touch with cancer patients to manage their symptoms and side effects post-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.
A medical oncologist would suggest the below tests to be performed to diagnose 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 needs to see a medical oncologist when he/she is diagnosed with cancer. Medical oncologist can help understand diagnosis as well as plan cancer treatment. You can also see a medical oncologist for any questions you have. You need to see a medical oncologist if you experience the symptoms listed below:
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