Surgical Oncologist ·
Parkside Private Hospital , London, United Kingdom
14 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English
Listed below are some of the conditions that surgical neurologist Alison Falconer treats:
Breast cancer surgery is performed to remove the specific area of cancer in the breasts. The surgeon removes cancer and healthy tissues all around it. You usually have to undergo radiotherapy for the breast after this kind of surgery.
There are around 200 different types of cancer and all these can cause different symptoms. The symptoms are often linked to some cancer types. The signs could also be general, including weight loss, fatigue, and unexplained pain. Cancer can produce the below-listed conditions However, symptoms might vary from person to person. Every condition has its symptoms:
The operating hours of Dr Alison Falconer is 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday), The doctor does not see patients on Sunday.
Dr Alison Falconer performs a wide variety of procedures for cancer treatment. Some of these are
The doctor has performed a large number of successful procedures for cancer treatment, with a high success rate has received worldwide recognition for their patient-centric approach and holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Cancer surgery is done using two techniques - open surgery and minimally invasive surgery. Open surgery involves making an incision to remove the cancerous tissues. Some adjacent healthy tissues are also extracted in this process. There are several techniques available for minimally invasive surgery, such as cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery, and laser surgery.
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A surgical oncologist is a doctor who removes the tumor and adjacent tissues through surgery. They also perform some types of biopsies to diagnose cancer. Surgical oncologists can also perform surgeries to determine the areas cancer has spread. In some circumstances, surgical oncologists might also perform preventive surgery. In some cases, you may have surgery and get additional treatments like chemotherapy or radiation. In such cases, surgical oncologists are an important part of the patient’s cancer care team.
Surgical oncologists may suggest the below-listed tests for the diagnosis of cancer:
A biopsy is the most common procedure to diagnose most types of cancer. While other tests can only suggest if cancer is present, a biopsy can make an accurate diagnosis. During this process, the doctor removes a very small amount of tissues to observe under a microscope.
You should see a surgical oncologist in case your primary care doctor refers you to one. The doctor may also tell you to visit a surgical oncologist for the diagnosis of cancer. Some specialized general surgeons can also perform surgery on various types of cancer. Consider seeking assistance from a surgical oncologist in the below-listed situations:
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Surgical procedures, radiation therapy, medications, and other treatments are used to treat cancer. Healing, reducing, or preventing the spread of cancer is the aim of cancer treatment.