Radiation oncologist ·
Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
19 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. Some of the conditions Dr. Riza Umar Gursu treats are:
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:
If you want to see Dr Riza Umar Gursu, you can visit his clinic or associated hospital between 11 am and 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. 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 below-listed popular procedures that Dr. Riza Umar Gursu performs are:
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.
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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. If cancer cannot be treated, medical oncologists use hospice or palliative care for the patients. Medical oncologists are primarily responsible for managing 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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