Radiation oncologist ·
The Madras Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology , Chennai, India
11 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
One of the finest Oncologist in Chennai, India, Dr. Suman Kalyan N has worked with several world class multidisciplinary hospitals over the years. Dr. Suman Kalyan N has over 11 years of experience in his field. The specialist treats and manages a wide range of conditions such as Meningiomas, Lung Cancer, Oligodendrogliomas, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
A medical oncologist is trained to treat different types of cancer using chemotherapy and other medications, such as immunotherapy and targeted therapy. The medical oncologist designs a treatment plan after consultation with doctors from other disciplines. The doctor completely evaluates the nature of cancer and then treats cancer through various methods like chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy. The conditions that Dr. Suman Kalyan N treats are listed below:
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. If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to a medical oncologist:
If you want to see Dr Suman Kalyan N, 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.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Suman Kalyan N 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 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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Dr Suman Kalyan N is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 11 years of experience.
A medical oncologist treats cancer using different methods, such as biological therapies, chemotherapy, hormonal therapies, and other targeted treatments. People often consider medical oncologists as their primary cancer doctor. They also assist their patients to manage side effects, and they help monitor well-being. Very often, patients follow up with medical oncologists post-treatment. 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.
A medical oncologist would suggest the below tests to be performed to diagnose 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 may be referred to a medical oncologist when the primary case doctor thinks that the person shows cancer symptoms. The medical oncologist evaluates the condition of the patient and examines to confirm cancer. You need to see a medical oncologist if you experience the symptoms listed below:
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