Radiation oncologist ·
Apollo Hospital , Chennai, India
27 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Tamil , English
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. T Raja treats are listed below:
Different types of cancer produce different signs and symptoms. It is very crucial to detect cancer in the early stages. Early detection of cancer helps in the effective treatment of cancer. Some of the symptoms look like those produced in other health conditions. It is highly suggested to consult an oncologist who will evaluate the symptoms and will suggest tests to detect cancer. With the advancement of medical technology, a number of diagnostic techniques are available which can effectively diagnose cancer. You must see a medical oncologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms of cancer::
You can find Doctor T Raja in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. 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 T Raja performs are:
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 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. If a medical oncologist finds that cancer cannot be treated, they recommend hospice or palliative care for the patients. A medical oncologist is mainly involved to manage cancer.
The tests that help medical oncologists diagnose cancer are listed below:
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.
You will see a medical oncologist after you have been diagnosed with cancer. It is one of the first steps of your cancer treatment. You need to see a medical oncologist if you experience the symptoms listed below:
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