Radiation oncologist ·
Bangkok Hospital , Bangkok, Thailand
43 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Thai , English
Specialises in:
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. Surachat Chakphiririsuk treats:
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 common symptoms of cancer are listed below. If you have any of these symptoms, consult a medical oncologist.:
Dr Surachat Chakphiririsuk works from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.
Dr Surachat Chakphiririsuk performs a number of popular procedures listed below:
Chemotherapy is a common procedure for the treatment of a certain type of cancer. It involves the use of chemicals to kill growing cancer cells in the body. Chemotherapy medications can be used alone or combined with other drugs to treat a variety of cancers. 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 specialist who is trained to treat cancer using chemotherapy or other methods like immunotherapy or targeted therapy. The medical oncologist also consults with other doctors from different specialty areas to design the treatment plan. They also remain in touch with cancer patients to manage their symptoms and side effects post-treatment. 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.
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:
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