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10 Years of experience
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Dr. Nidha Iqbal Shapoo is a distinguished specialist in Medical Oncology. She did her graduation(MBBS) and post-graduation(MD) in Internal Medicine from Government Medical College, Jammu. Afterward, she completed her clinical fellowship in Medical Oncology(DM) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. She accomplished the Specialty Certificate in Medical Oncology from The Federation of Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom. Before joining the Thumbay group, she was working as a Medical Oncologist in King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh.
Dr. Nidha has over 7 years of experience in Adult Medical Oncology with main professional interests in Breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, ovarian cancer, and soft tissue sarcoma. She has many international publications to her credit and is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and European Society of Medical Oncology.
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. Nidha Iqbal Shapoo 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::
Dr Nidha Iqbal Shapoo works 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.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Nidha Iqbal Shapoo 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. A medical oncologist can also use hormone therapy for cancer treatment. This procedure is often used after surgery to reduce the risk of cancer returning back. In some cases, it is used before surgery. Hormone therapy is also used to treat cancer that has returned after treatment.
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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 cancer cannot be treated, medical oncologists use hospice or palliative care for the patients. Medical oncologists are primarily responsible for managing cancer.
Medical oncologists perform the below-given tests to confirm cancer:
One of the most common test for cancer, biopsy is a sample of tissues extracted from a body part in order to examine it. A doctor recommends biopsy when a previous test suggests an area of tissues isn't normal.
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: