Dr. Thanda Lucy Ann Joshua

Conditions treated by Dr. Thanda Lucy Ann Joshua

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. Listed below are some of the conditions that Dr. Thanda Lucy Ann Joshua treats:

• Multiple Myeloma
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Ovarian Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Aplastic Anemia
• Prostate Cancer
• Rectal Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Metastatic Cancer
• Thalassemia
• Breast and Prostate Cancer
• Brain Cancer
• Skin Cancer
• Meningiomas
• Oral or Mouth Cancer
• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Mixed Gliomas
• Colorectal or Colon Cancer
• Ependymomas
• Congenital Neutropenia
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Certain Types of Cancer that have been Resistant to Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment (e.g. Melanoma)
• Stomach Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Lymphoma
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Colon Cancer
• Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AMI)

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Thanda Lucy Ann Joshua

Cancer can cause different symptoms. However, most of these symptoms are often caused by illness, benign tumors, injury, or other problems. If you experience symptoms that do not disappear after some weeks, consult your doctor so that actual problems could be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. Also, cancer doesn’t cause pain, so see a doctor even if you do not feel pain. Some of the common symptoms of cancer are listed below. If you have any of these symptoms, consult a medical oncologist.:

• Persistent cough or trouble breathing
• Fatigue
• Weight changes, including unintended loss or gain
• Persistent, unexplained muscle or joint pain
• Lump or area of thickening that can be felt under the skin
• Changes in bowel or bladder habits
• Persistent indigestion or discomfort after eating
• Difficulty swallowing
• Persistent, unexplained fevers or night sweats
• Unexplained bleeding or bruising
• Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening or redness of the skin, sores that won't heal, or changes to existing moles
• Hoarseness

Operating Hours of Dr. Thanda Lucy Ann Joshua

Doctor Thanda Lucy Ann Joshua is available 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.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Thanda Lucy Ann Joshua

The below-listed popular procedures that Dr. Thanda Lucy Ann Joshua performs are:

• Bone Marrow Transplant
• Chemotherapy

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. A medical oncologist can also use hormone therapy for cancer treatment. This procedure is often used after surgery to reduce the risk of cancer returning back. In some cases, it is used before surgery. Hormone therapy is also used to treat cancer that has returned after treatment.