Top Cancer Specialist in United Arab Emirates

About Cancer Specialists

Cancer specialists, also called oncologists, are doctors specialized in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. There are different types of cancer specialists based on the specific area or region they specialize in. For example, a cancer specialist who diagnoses treats and prevents the disorders of the blood, bone marrow and lymph nodes are Hematologists. A cancer specialist works in coordination with various healthcare experts for special cancer care.

If cancer is detected in a patient with symptoms of cancer, oncologist designs a treatment plan for you based on his evaluation with the details of the type of cancer you have, what is the stage of the cancer, how fast it is likely to grow and what parts of your body are or likely to get affected.

A cancer specialist manages a patient’s care throughout the course of the treatment starting with the diagnosis, including:

Explaining the cancer diagnosis and stage
Discussing all the treatment options and his or her preferred choice
Helping a patient manage the symptoms and side effects of cancer and cancer treatment

Procedures Performed by Cancer Specialists in United Arab Emirates

Cancer Surgery
Stem Cell Transplant
Chemotherapy (External Beam Radiation or Brachytherapy)
Bone marrow transplant
Immunotherapy
Hormone therapy
Targeted drug therapy
Cryoablation
Radiofrequency ablation
Clinical trials
Precision Medication

Cancer Specialist(s) in United Arab Emirates

About Cancer Specialist in United Arab Emirates

Types of cancer specialists

There are three main types of cancer specialists depending on the nature of cancer treatment, including medicine, radiation, and surgery. Each treatment is handled by different specialists. A person might not need all the three types of treatments. It actually depends on the type of cancer as well as the stage of the cancer.

The three types of cancer specialists are:

Radiation oncologist
Surgical oncologist
Medical Oncologist

About Radiation Oncologist

A radiation oncologist is a physician who specializes in the controlled use of ionizing radiation for the treatment of cancer. Radiation oncology is a branch of oncology, which is often used in combination with the other two branches of medical oncology and surgical oncology to treat a cancer patient.

A radiation oncologist works alongside medical oncologist, surgical oncologist, radiologists, interventional radiologists, internal medicine specialists as well as physicists who form a part of multidisciplinary cancer team at the hospital. The team, based on the patient’s clinical status, develops a comprehensive treatment plan. A radiation oncologist determines the dosage and delivery method of radiation therapy to be given to the patient as per the current clinical status and medical history.

Procedures Performed by Radiation Oncologist in United Arab Emirates

Based on the area of specialization, a radiation oncologist offers procedure not limited to the following:

Brachytherapy
Internal modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (Cyberknife, Gammaknife, X-knife)
Proton therapy
Radiation therapy
3D conformal radiation
Adaptive radiation therapy (ART)
Proton therapy
Radioactive iodine therapy
Radionucleotide therapy

About Surgical Oncologist

A surgical oncologist is a surgeon specialized in treating cancer that requires surgery to remove tumors and other cancerous tissues. He performs surgeries for removing tumor or cancerous tissues and also the nearby susceptible tissues. Surgical oncologists also perform certain types of biopsies to help in the diagnosis of cancer. They work in coordination with other doctors, specialists and clinicians to help in reducing the pain, side effects, clinicians and speed up the recovery after the surgery.

A surgical oncologist is usually the first specialist doctor you will see if your primary care physician suspects that you have cancer. Surgical oncologist then performs biopsies by taking a small portion of the tissues so that it can be checked for the presence of cancer.

If the presence of cancerous cells gets confirmed, the surgical oncologist will perform surgery to remove the tumor or cancerous cells and the surrounding tissues. The surgeon will also help you prepare for and recover from any surgical procedure that you have to undergo during your cancer treatment.

Most of the patients have cancer surgery combined with other treatments like chemotherapy, radiation therapy or hormone therapy. Sometimes, non-surgical treatments (also known as neoadjuvant therapy) or post-surgery treatments (also known as adjuvant therapy) help in the prevention of cancer growth, metastasis or cancer recurrence.

Procedures Performed by Surgical Oncologist in United Arab Emirates

Laparoscopy
Robotic surgery
Appendectomy
Bowel resection
ERBEJET2
Flex Robotic System
HIPEC Treatment
Vascularized lymph node transfer surgery
Lymphaticovenular bypass surgery
Pneumonectomy
Robotic surgery (da Vinci Surgical System)
Thoracotomy
Thyroidectomy
Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP)
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)

About Medical Oncologist

A medical oncologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients who have cancer of any tissue or organ. He provides treatment of cancer using systematic therapies- like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy- and biological agents.

A medical oncologist usually works in conjunction with other multi-disciplinary cancer specialists, for instance, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists or interventional radiologists, to give the best treatment outcomes. Your medical oncologist takes care of your chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy.

Medical Oncologists are the specialist that you are going to visit most often and for the longest period of time in the duration of your cancer treatment. This is because your oncologist is the specialist who will modulate your general care and coordinate your course of treatment with other specialists as well.

Procedures Performed by Medical Oncologist in United Arab Emirates

A medical oncologist performs the below, but not limited to, procedures:

Blood tests – to look for the markers of cancer
Imaging tests
Bone marrow aspirate or biopsy
Chemotherapy
Hormone therapy
Immunotherapy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the most popular procedures performed by a cancer specialist in Dubai?

There are various procedures performed in Dubai. The highly experienced and trained cancer specialists in Dubai performs these procedures. The Cancer specialist performs almost all the procedures that are available for treating cancer all over the world. Some of these procedures are:

Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is the most preferred cancer treatment. In this procedure, the doctor prescribes certain medications that kill the cancer cells. Chemotherapy is generally non-targeted and thus may have various side effects. The patients may either take the drugs orally or parenterally.
Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy is the procedure in which the doctor kills the cancer cells through radiation. The doctor uses high energy radiations in this process. The doctor may advise radiation therapy in adjuvant to chemotherapy or surgery.
Surgery: In many cases, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are not completely effective. The doctor may advise surgery to remove the cancerous cells. The doctor may use surgery in addition to radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy is an important treatment option for managing cancer. Immunotherapy boosts and activates the immune system. These activated immune cells target the cancer cells and kill them.
Hormonal Therapy: The doctor may use this therapy in cancer that is responsive to alteration in the level of hormones. Such cancers are prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer.
Targeted Therapy: Chemotherapy normally has various side effects. This is because apart from targeting the cancer cells, they also damage various healthy cells. Targeted therapy exclusively targets the cancer cells thus have fewer side effects than chemotherapy.
Precise Medicine therapy: Precise medicine is also known as personalized medicine. The doctor advises personalized medicine to the patients based on the genetic understanding of the disease.
Stem Cell Transplant: Stem cell transplant is effective in various types of cancer, especially blood cancer. It is effective in patients with lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and leukemia.

Why should you choose a Cancer Specialist from Dubai?

Cancer specialists treat cancer through various methods. Most of these methods require various facilities, including the availability of advanced radiation therapy machines, surgical facilities, and availability of potent and next-generation medications such as immunotherapy and targeted therapy drugs.

Cancer specialists in Dubai are experts in providing the best cancer treatment to patients. The infrastructure at hospitals in Dubai is advanced and ultra-modern and caters to all types of cancer. The success rate of cancer treatment in Dubai is high, which enhances survival and quality of life.

What are the average consulting fees of a Cancer Specialist in Dubai?

The consultation fee of a cancer specialist depends upon various factors. These factors include doctor's experience, hospital infrastructure, and type of cancer specialists such as a neurological oncologist or pediatric oncologist. However, the average consultation fee for cancer specialists in Dubai is from 300 AED to 500 AED.

What is the quality of Cancer Specialists in Dubai?

The quality of cancer specialists in Dubai is excellent. They are experienced and provides customized treatment to the patients. The paramedical staff in Dubai hospitals are trained to provide the best care for cancer patients. Most of the doctors have attained training from developed countries under renowned cancer specialists, and are capable of handling complex cancer cases.

What are the types of cancer specialists which are present in Dubai?

Various types of cancer specialists are available in Dubai. All of them are experts in their respective field of diagnosing and treating various types of cancer. Following are some of the types of cancer specialist in Dubai:

Surgical Oncologists: Surgical oncologists are experts in surgical intervention in cancer. Various diseases are not cured through radiation therapy or chemotherapy ad in some cases these therapies are not at all viable. In such cases, surgical oncologists perform the surgery.
Medical Oncologists: Medical oncologists are experts in providing medical treatment for cancer through drugs. These doctors have significant experience in chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Radiation Oncologists: Radiation oncologists are experts in providing radiation therapy to cancer patients. The doctor uses radiation therapy in killing cancerous cells. However, in some cases, the doctor employs radiation therapy to slow the growth of a tumor or, to reduce its size.
Hematology Oncologists: Hematology oncologists are experts in managing various blood cancers. Blood cancers include leukemia, multiple myeloma, and lymphoma.
Pediatric Oncologists: Pediatric oncologists are experts in treating and managing various cancers in children. The cancers common in children are leukemia, Ewing's sarcoma, and brain tumors.
Gynecology Oncologists: Gynecologist oncologists are specially trained in managing gynecological cancers. The gynecological cancers are uterine cancer, cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and ovarian cancer.

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