Surgical Oncologist ·
Vinmec Central Park International Hospital , Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
12 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese
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A Surgical Oncologist is a specialized surgeon who has the training to diagnose and treat cancer with surgery. They primarily perform tumor resections and manage complex cancer surgeries. They usually work closely with medical and radiation oncologists in comprehensive care.
Surgical Oncologists treat an array of cancer types, including but not limited to breast cancer, cancers of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach, colon, liver), thyroid cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, sarcoma, and head and neck cancers.
You should consult a Surgical Oncologist once you have been diagnosed with cancer that may necessitate surgery, in cases where you have suspicious tumors or for planning surgical options as part of your cancer treatment.
Tumor resection procedures include lumpectomy, mastectomy, colectomy, etc.
While general surgeons perform a variety of surgeries in different specialties, Surgical Oncologists offer specialized expertise and training in cancer care, offering advanced techniques, a variety of complex tumor resection, and coordination with oncology teams.
Typically, surgery is accompanied by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or targeted therapy to provide complete treatment of your cancer. Your Surgical Oncologist will work with your oncology team and create a plan that’s right for you.
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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.