Radiation oncologist ·
Zulekha Hospital, Dubai , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
15 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Arabic
Dr. Soha Mohamed Abdelbaky Talima (Soha Talima) is a specialist in clinical oncology with 15 years of experience. She worked as the Faculty of Medicine is one of the most reputed clinical oncology department of NEMROCK. NEMROCK is one of the largest cancer centers serving cancerous patients in Egypt and the Middle East. The center deals with medical oncology and radiation therapy. NEMROCK is affiliated to the University of Cairo and deals with nearly 3000 cancer cases with 10000 follow up patients. Dr. Soha Mohamed Abdelbaky Talima (Soha Talima) worked as a specialist and a lecturer in clinical oncology. From the year 2008, she went onto become a consultant and an assistant professor. Dr. Soha Mohamed Abdelbaky Talima (Soha Talima) has dealt with uncountable research papers on cancer. She completed her master's in clinical oncology in adult and pediatric cancer. After that, she went on to complete her Doctorate in clinical oncology in adult and pediatric cancer.
Dr. Soha Talima is highly efficient when it comes to the treatment of adult and pediatric cancer using chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. She holds a keen interest in breast cancer, head and neck cancer, and much more.
A medical oncologist treats different types of cancer using different techniques like hormone therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. A medical oncologist works with other specialists to design a treatment plan according to the type and nature of cancer, age of the patient, stage of cancer. They discuss cancer diagnosis with you, including the stage and type you have. They also assist you to manage the cancer symptoms as well as treatment side effects. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Soha Mohammed Abdelbaky Talima (Soha Talima) treats:
Symptoms and signs of cancer may vary from person to person and depend on the type of cancer, its location, the places cancer cells have spread. A few patients show no prominent symptoms until the cancer is far advanced. An individual with these signs and symptoms must consult their doctor. The symptoms might arise from noncancerous conditions. Some of the common symptoms of cancer are listed below. If you have any of these symptoms, consult a medical oncologist.:
You can find Doctor Soha Mohammed Abdelbaky Talima (Soha Talima) in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available at the given time, call the doctor or his assistant to confirm his availability.
Dr Soha Mohammed Abdelbaky Talima (Soha Talima) performs a number of popular procedures listed 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 used for the treatment of cancer that uses certain hormones to grow. It is effective in treating prostate and breast cancers. Hormone therapy slows or stops the rapid growth of cancer that uses hormones to grow.
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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. Medical oncologists coordinate cancer treatment plans and monitor people for possible side effects. In cases of incurable cancer, a medical oncologist suggests palliative or hospice care for patients. They mainly help patients manage 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.
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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