Medical Oncologist ·
Vinmec Times City , Ha noi, Vietnam
15 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese
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A medical oncologist treats various types of cancer, including breast, gynaecological, gastrointestinal, lung, head and neck cancers, and haematological malignancies such as Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
This type of doctor provides chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and combined modality treatments. They may also collaborate with radiotherapy and surgical teams to deliver comprehensive cancer care.
Patients should consult a medical oncologist if they have a confirmed or suspected cancer diagnosis, require systemic therapy such as chemotherapy, or need guidance on advanced treatment options and clinical trials.
A medical oncologist completes a medical degree, a specialisation or Master’s in oncology, and advanced training in cancer treatment techniques, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies.
Areas of expertise include cancer diagnosis, systemic therapy, radiotherapy planning, haematological malignancies, precision oncology, and participation in clinical trials.
BPT, MS in Healthcare Mgmt
4 Years of Experience
Last Reviewed - June 2026
Dr. Shagufta Parveen is a Clinical researcher and medical writer with expertise in clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. She holds a B.Pharm and Doctor of Pharmacy (Post-Baccalaureate) degree from Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad.
During her clinical stint at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, she gained hands-on experience in the Clinical Pharmacology Department. Combining scientific knowledge with strong medical writing skills, Dr. Shagufta develops evidence-based healthcare content, treatment guides, and patient education resources.
Her work focuses on simplifying complex medical concepts while maintaining scientific accuracy, helping readers better understand healthcare advancements and treatment options.
In addition to her writing expertise, she is actively involved in scientific research and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications.
Her research work is accessible through the following links:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lMVK1eIAAAAJ&hl=en
https://carcinogenesis.com/index.php/JOC/article/view/870
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