Radiation oncologist ·
Baskent University Istanbul Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
15 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish & English
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. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Nadire Kucukoztas treats:
Cancer can cause different symptoms. However, most of these symptoms are often caused by illness, benign tumors, injury, or other problems. If you experience symptoms that do not disappear after some weeks, consult your doctor so that actual problems could be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. Also, cancer doesn’t cause pain, so see a doctor even if you do not feel pain. You must see a medical oncologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms of cancer::
Doctor Nadire Kucukoztas 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.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Nadire Kucukoztas perform is given below:
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 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. 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.
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.
An individual will see a medical oncologist when the primary care doctor suspects that the person has cancer. The primary doctor may use various diagnostic tests to diagnose a patient. If the tests shows signs of cancer, the primary care physician refers the patient to an oncologist. You need to see a medical oncologist if you experience the symptoms listed below:
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