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Dr. Saphalta
Baghmar

Medical Oncologist

, Faridabad, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Hindi

USD 43 USD 35 for video consultation


Dr.Saphalta
Baghmar is a specialized Cancer Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in India. The doctor has 15 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in India.
Dr. Hemkant Verma

Surgical Oncologist

Greater Noida, India

12+ of experience

Speaks: English, Hindi

USD 50 USD 45 for video consultation


Dr.Hemkant Verma is a specialized Cancer Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in India. The doctor has 12+ of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in India.
Dr. Professor Qiu Lugui

Hemato-Oncologist

, Beijing, China

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Chinese,English

USD 700 USD 650 for video consultation


Dr.Professor Qiu Lugui is a specialized Cancer Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in China. The doctor has 35 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in China.

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Dr. Professor Qin Shukui

Medical Oncologist

, Shanghai, China

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Chinese,English

USD 700 USD 650 for video consultation


Dr.Professor Qin Shukui is a specialized Cancer Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in China. The doctor has 40 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in China.
Dr. Professor He Yuelin

Hemato- Oncologist

Dongguan, China

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Chinese,English

USD 700 USD 650 for video consultation


Dr.Professor He Yuelin is a specialized Cancer Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in China. The doctor has 35 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in China.
Dr. Rajender Kumar

Radiation Oncologist

, Delhi, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English

USD 35 USD 30 for video consultation


Dr Rajender Kumar is one of the most sought after Radiation Oncologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 20 years of experience.

Dr. Gurdeep Singh Sethi

Medical Oncologist

, Gurgaon, India

26 Years of experience

Speaks: English

USD 150 USD 132 for video consultation


Dr. Gurdeep Singh Sethi is a specialized Medical Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Millennium Cancer Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gurdeep Singh Sethi is part of:

  • American Society of Hematology
  • American College of Physicians
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Texas Medical Association
  • Indian American Cancer Association
  • Punjab Medical Council
  • Harris County Medical Association
  • Thai Medical Council
  • Delhi Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - DMC Ludhiana - 1984
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) Field of StudyHematology/Oncology - Rush Presbyterian St Luke's, Chicago - 1997

Hospital Address :

Millennium Cancer Center - Best Cancer Hospital in India, Sector 44, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Meltem Topalgokceli Selam

Medical Oncologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

16 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Hindi

USD 276 USD 230 for video consultation


Dr. Meltem Topalgokceli Selam is a specialized Medical Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Meltem Topalgokceli Selam is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Oncology Association
  • Istanbul Breast Research Group

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  • Uskudar American High School for Girls

Hospital Address :

Ulus Mahallesi, Liv Hospital Group, Canan Sokak, Beikta/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Kapil Kumar

Surgical Oncologist

, Delhi, India

31 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Hindi

USD 50 USD 42 for video consultation


Dr Kapil Kumar is one of the best Oncologist in New Delhi, India. The doctor holds over 30 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh.

Association and Memberships Dr. Kapil Kumar is part of:

  • Life Member, Indian Society of Oncology (I.S.O.)
  • International Society of Diseases of Esophagus (I.S.D.E.)
  • Life Member, Delhi Medical Association (D.M.A.)

Certifications :

  • Training - Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Bombay
  • Training -Laparoscopic Surgery- Korea, Training - Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy
  • HIPEC - Holland

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital , Shalimarbagh, Shaheed Udham Singh Marg, AA Block, Poorbi Shalimar Bag, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Kapil Kumar

  • Dr. Kapil Kumar has special interest in Surgical Oncology including Thoracic & GI oncology, Breast Cancer and Limb Salvage Surgery
  • He is an expert of following types of cancer- Thoracic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gynecological Cancer, and Breast Cancer
  • Among various reputed accolades, Dr. Kapil kumar has received Dhanvantri Award for onco-surgery and Bronze Medal in Physiology
  • He completed his MBBS and MS-General Surgery at Medical College, Amritsar. Dr. Kapil is trained in Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Bombay
  • He is credited with developing Robotic Surgery department atRajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute.
  • He is a member of the Delhi Medical Association (DMA), the Indian Society of Oncology (ISO), and International Society of Diseases of Esophagus (I.S.D.E.)
  • He is a member of the Ethics committee, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute; the Hospital Board (Mortality Committee) RGCI and RC and a Founder Member Delhi Oncology Group.
Dr. Nikunj Gupta

Gastrointestinal Surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

8 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Hindi

USD 168 USD 140 for video consultation


Dr. Nikunj Gupta is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in the United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought-after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital, DIP.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nikunj Gupta is part of:

  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES)

Certifications :

  • Dr. Nikunj did his fellowships in basic (Fellowship course of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, FIAGES) and advanced laparoscopic surgery (Fellowship course in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, FALS)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS General Surgery
  • M.Ch in Surgical Gastroenterology

Hospital Address :

NMC Hospital, DIP - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Nikunj Gupta?

  • Dr. Nikunj Gupta is an acclaimed gastrointestinal surgeon with over 8 years of experience.
  • He is competent in performing bariatric surgery such as laparoscopic gastric bypass/ sleeve surgery, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, hepatopancreatic biliary surgery, hiatal hernia repair, thoraco-laparoscopic esophagectomy and gastrectomy.
  • Dr. Nikunj Gupta has impressive academic credentials. His qualifications include M.Ch in Surgical Gastroenterology(SGPIMR, Lucknow) MS in General Surgery(NHLM Medical College,Ahmedabad) and MBBS (BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad).
  • Dr. Gupta is a part of prestigious associations such as the Indian Association of Gatrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons(IAGES).
Dr. Parveen Jain

Medical Oncologist

, Delhi, India

of experience

Speaks: English,Hindi

USD 38 USD 32 for video consultation


Parveen Jain is a specialized Cancer Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in India. The doctor has 10 Years of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Delhi, India.

Dr. Sara Baghlaf

Medical Oncologist

Ontario, Canada

11 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Arabic

USD 300 USD 250 for video consultation


Dr.Sara Baghlaf is a specialized Cancer Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Canada. The doctor has 11 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Canada.
Dr. Praveen Bansal

Medical Oncologist

, Faridabad, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Hindi

USD 60 USD 50 for video consultation


Praveen Bansal is a specialized Cancer Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in India. The doctor has 20 Years of experience and is associated with, one of the best hospitals in Faridabad, India.

Dr. Wutthi Sumetchotimaytha

Surgical Oncologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

16 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Thai

USD 135 USD 120 for video consultation


Dr.Wutthi Sumetchotimaytha is a specialized Cancer Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Thailand. The doctor has 16 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Thailand.

Online Appointments with Top Cancer Specialist

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

  • 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

Top Cancer Specialists

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Valerijus OstapenkoKardiolita Hospital, Vilnius, Vilnius
Dr. Dinesh PendharkarSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Kaan OysulMedicana Camlica Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Emel Ceylan GunayLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Dr. Vedant KabraManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Dr. Meltem Topalgokceli SelamLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Dr. Ertugrul GaziogluLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Dr. Rimantas BausysKardiolita Hospital, Vilnius, Vilnius

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Cancer Specialist

Cancer is a complex condition that puts sufferers in a panicked state. Cancer patients are at a higher risk of infection than the average healthy person due to a weakened immune system that controls their body's defensive mechanism. Early identification, screening, and diagnosis are critical in cancer care. Virtual consultations have been a boon for cancer patients in these continuous epidemic scenarios and in this tech-advanced world. Patients can receive complete assessment and care regardless of their location by requesting an online consultation with an oncology specialist. At MediGence (Telemedicine service), we can help you by providing expert cancer consultation from highly experienced and board-certified cancer specialists in 20+ countries. Following are some more reasons to avail an online consultation with a cancer specialist-

  • The doctor extensively checks the patient's condition and the medical reports are shared online in a video calling consultation, just as they do in face-to-face consultations.
  • Online healthcare is affordable and saves a lot of time.
  • Patients can get qualitative & prompt medical attention, consultation, and second opinions at a single stop
  • It can reduce the distress of cancer patients regarding their course of treatment, complications, medications, follow-up consultations, etc.
  • Onco's virtual care management approach ensures that cancer patients and caregivers receive the best possible guidance and treatment from specialists.
  • It will make you confident about the cancer treatment, with expert validation
  • You won't have to answer the same questions over and over; your medical history will be saved online and may be accessed at any time.
  • Different doctors may recommend varied treatment options. An online cancer consultation before the treatment could assess your condition better, and can give you the hope and assurance that you need in choosing a safe and reliable treatment option that you deserve.
  • You will be offered a better treatment plan that has the potential to prevent a misdiagnosis. And, perhaps even save a life.
  • You can explore various types of treatments, from the available options such as Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, & Hormone therapy
  • You can plan your treatment, travel date, visa application, and further treatment procedures, accordingly
  • Consulting with a doctor online can reduce the chances of catching any new infectious illness
  • Online consultation with a cross-border expert oncologist or cancer specialist via Telemedicine can cost you between 123 USD- 456 USD

About Cancer Specialist

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

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

  • 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

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

Which are the countries where we can find Cancer Specialist?

Popular Cancer Specialist in Top Countries are :

Type of Cancer Specialist available Worldwide?

Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

  • Surgical Oncologist
  • Medical Oncologist
  • Radiation Oncologist

Top Rated Hospitals Where We Can Find Cancer Specialist Worldwide?

List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Cancer Specialist Worldwide are as followed:

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Who is a Cancer Specialist?

An oncologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer. If you have cancer, a cancer specialist will design a treatment plan based on pathology reports that say what type of cancer you have, up to what extent it has developed, how quickly it is likely to spread, and what body parts are affected.

As most cancers are treated through a combination of therapies, you could see several different kinds of cancer specialists during the course of your treatment. The types of cancer specialists include:

Medical oncologists: Medical oncologists treat cancer using hormonal therapies, chemotherapy, biological therapies, and other targeted treatments. People often consider a medical oncologist as their primary cancer doctor.

Radiation oncologists: Radiation oncologists use high-energy photon beams to destroy cancer cells.

Surgical oncologists: A surgical oncologist may be the first doctor you may see if your primary care physician thinks that you have cancer. Surgical oncologists often perform a biopsy, which involves the removal of a small section of tissues to check for cancer cells.

Pediatric oncologists: A pediatric oncologist specializes in certain types of cancer, and conducts research on childhood cancers.

Gynecologic oncologists: Gynecologic oncologists can treat cancers that affect women, such as cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers.

Hematologist-oncologist: Doctors who specialize in treating blood cancers likely lymphoma and leukemia are called hematologists, because they may treat blood disorders that are not cancer, like hemophilia and sickle cell anemia.

What are the qualifications of a Cancer Specialist?

A cancer specialist must choose a specific discipline to have expertise in a particular type of procedure. The minimum educational qualification for becoming a cancer specialist is a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Degree from an accredited university or college.

Students after passing their 12th class in the science stream need to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university. Candidates have to appear in entrance tests for getting admission in the very courses related to oncology.

Then go for an MBBS degree, after which you do a three-year:

a) M.S., followed by a three-year M.Ch. Program

b) M.D. (Medicine/ Paediatrics), topped up with a DM (Medical Oncology) qualification

c) M.D. in Radiotherapy. If you can’t do M.S. or M.D., opt for a DNB

A Master’s degree is given more credit in offering jobs or becoming a specialist in Oncology. After passing their graduation candidates can have this post-graduation course from a recognized institute in the country. Here, they are introduced about the details of topics regarding Oncology or other aspects of it which are given below-

Master’s Degree Courses-

M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology)

D.M. (Medical Oncology)

What conditions do Cancer Specialists treat?

Cancer specialistscan treat different types of cancer as given below:

  • Bladder, kidney, and other genitourinary cancers
  • Brain tumors
  • Leukemia and other blood cancers
  • Lung cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Cervical, uterine, ovarian, and other gynecologic cancers
  • Pancreatic, Colorectal, stomach, and other gastrointestinal cancers
  • Thyroid, Oral, esophageal, and other head and neck cancers
  • Testicular and prostate cancer
  • Skin cancer such as melanoma
What diagnostic tests are required by Cancer Specialist?

A cancer specialist suggests certain diagnostic test(s) to confirm the presence of cancer. Some common tests for cancer detection are as follows:

  • Biopsy: Tissue sample is studied to diagnose cancer.
  • Breast MRI: Imaging test is used to detect breast tissue.
  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan: It is a type of imaging test used to detect and learn more about cancer.
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG) and Echocardiogram: Tests to find problems with the valves, heart muscle, or rhythm.
  • Mammogram: A mammogram is an X-ray used to detect cancer in breast tissue.
  • Ultrasound: An ultrasound is used to locate tumors by revealing their exact location in the body.
  • Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography (PET-CT) Scans: It is also known as a PET scan, which is a type of diagnostic test used in cancer treatment.
  • Colonoscopy: A colonoscopy is a way to can see the entire large intestine.
  • Bone Scan: It is a test that can help a cancer specialist diagnose problems with your bones.
When should you visit a Cancer Specialist?

Cancer can affect different tissues in the body, producing various signs and symptoms, such as fatigue, weight loss, a persistent cough, and skin changes. Anyone who experiences continuous or worrisome symptoms should consult a cancer specialist immediately. You should visit a cancer specialist if you experience any of the below symptoms:

  • Breast changes: Breast cancer often results in visible changes in the breast tissue.
  • Vaginal bleeding between periods: Irregular vaginal bleeding might signal endometrial or cervical cancers
  • Testicular lumps: A hard, painless lump inside the testicle may indicate testicular cancer.
  • Bowel changes: A persistent change in bowel habits may signal cancers of the rectum or colon, which are collectively referred to as colorectal cancers.
  • Rectal bleeding: Colorectal cancers can lead to bleeding in the digestive system. Stools could contain visible blood or look darker than usual.
  • Urinary changes: Any change in urinary habits is a symptom of both bladder and prostate cancers.
  • Skin cancer: Skin cancer can appear on any part of the skin. However, it mostly appears in areas that have exposure to the sun, like the face, arms, neck, and hands.
  • Lung cancer: Lung cancer may not always produce visible symptoms in its early stages. If symptoms appear, people may mistake them for cold or acute respiratory infections.
What can you expect from your first visit with a Cancer Specialist?

When a patient visits a clinic for the first consultation, the cancer specialist will do a thorough examination. Then, the oncologist will ask some questions and review the patient’s detailed health history. This will include an assessment of the tests and scans the patient might have had beforehand. The cancer specialist can then develop a treatment strategy that suits the patient.

At the first appointment, the cancer specialist will talk to the patient about treatment options. The oncologist will tell which ones are available at present, what the side effects may be, and how effective they are. Then the specialist will recommend a course and then suggest when the treatments should start.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Cancer Specialist?
  • Immunotherapy
  • Hormone therapy
  • Targeted drug therapy
  • Cryoablation
  • Cancer Surgery
  • Stem Cell Transplant
  • Chemotherapy
  • Clinical trials
  • Precision Medication
  • Bone marrow transplant
  • Radiofrequency ablation

FAQs related to

Who is a Cancer Specialist?

An oncologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer. If you have cancer, a cancer specialist will design a treatment plan based on pathology reports that say what type of cancer you have, up to what extent it has developed, how quickly it is likely to spread, and what body parts are affected.

As most cancers are treated through a combination of therapies, you could see several different kinds of cancer specialists during the course of your treatment. The types of cancer specialists include:

Medical oncologists: Medical oncologists treat cancer using hormonal therapies, chemotherapy, biological therapies, and other targeted treatments. People often consider a medical oncologist as their primary cancer doctor.

Radiation oncologists: Radiation oncologists use high-energy photon beams to destroy cancer cells.

Surgical oncologists: A surgical oncologist may be the first doctor you may see if your primary care physician thinks that you have cancer. Surgical oncologists often perform a biopsy, which involves the removal of a small section of tissues to check for cancer cells.

Pediatric oncologists: A pediatric oncologist specializes in certain types of cancer, and conducts research on childhood cancers.

Gynecologic oncologists: Gynecologic oncologists can treat cancers that affect women, such as cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers.

Hematologist-oncologist: Doctors who specialize in treating blood cancers likely lymphoma and leukemia are called hematologists, because they may treat blood disorders that are not cancer, like hemophilia and sickle cell anemia.

What are the qualifications of a Cancer Specialist?

A cancer specialist must choose a specific discipline to have expertise in a particular type of procedure. The minimum educational qualification for becoming a cancer specialist is a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Degree from an accredited university or college.

Students after passing their 12th class in the science stream need to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university. Candidates have to appear in entrance tests for getting admission in the very courses related to oncology.

Then go for an MBBS degree, after which you do a three-year:

a) M.S., followed by a three-year M.Ch. Program

b) M.D. (Medicine/ Paediatrics), topped up with a DM (Medical Oncology) qualification

c) M.D. in Radiotherapy. If you can’t do M.S. or M.D., opt for a DNB

A Master’s degree is given more credit in offering jobs or becoming a specialist in Oncology. After passing their graduation candidates can have this post-graduation course from a recognized institute in the country. Here, they are introduced about the details of topics regarding Oncology or other aspects of it which are given below-

Master’s Degree Courses-

M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology)

D.M. (Medical Oncology)

What conditions do Cancer Specialists treat?

Cancer specialistscan treat different types of cancer as given below:

  • Bladder, kidney, and other genitourinary cancers
  • Brain tumors
  • Leukemia and other blood cancers
  • Lung cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Cervical, uterine, ovarian, and other gynecologic cancers
  • Pancreatic, Colorectal, stomach, and other gastrointestinal cancers
  • Thyroid, Oral, esophageal, and other head and neck cancers
  • Testicular and prostate cancer
  • Skin cancer such as melanoma
What diagnostic tests are required by Cancer Specialist?

A cancer specialist suggests certain diagnostic test(s) to confirm the presence of cancer. Some common tests for cancer detection are as follows:

  • Biopsy: Tissue sample is studied to diagnose cancer.
  • Breast MRI: Imaging test is used to detect breast tissue.
  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan: It is a type of imaging test used to detect and learn more about cancer.
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG) and Echocardiogram: Tests to find problems with the valves, heart muscle, or rhythm.
  • Mammogram: A mammogram is an X-ray used to detect cancer in breast tissue.
  • Ultrasound: An ultrasound is used to locate tumors by revealing their exact location in the body.
  • Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography (PET-CT) Scans: It is also known as a PET scan, which is a type of diagnostic test used in cancer treatment.
  • Colonoscopy: A colonoscopy is a way to can see the entire large intestine.
  • Bone Scan: It is a test that can help a cancer specialist diagnose problems with your bones.
When should you visit a Cancer Specialist?

Cancer can affect different tissues in the body, producing various signs and symptoms, such as fatigue, weight loss, a persistent cough, and skin changes. Anyone who experiences continuous or worrisome symptoms should consult a cancer specialist immediately. You should visit a cancer specialist if you experience any of the below symptoms:

  • Breast changes: Breast cancer often results in visible changes in the breast tissue.
  • Vaginal bleeding between periods: Irregular vaginal bleeding might signal endometrial or cervical cancers
  • Testicular lumps: A hard, painless lump inside the testicle may indicate testicular cancer.
  • Bowel changes: A persistent change in bowel habits may signal cancers of the rectum or colon, which are collectively referred to as colorectal cancers.
  • Rectal bleeding: Colorectal cancers can lead to bleeding in the digestive system. Stools could contain visible blood or look darker than usual.
  • Urinary changes: Any change in urinary habits is a symptom of both bladder and prostate cancers.
  • Skin cancer: Skin cancer can appear on any part of the skin. However, it mostly appears in areas that have exposure to the sun, like the face, arms, neck, and hands.
  • Lung cancer: Lung cancer may not always produce visible symptoms in its early stages. If symptoms appear, people may mistake them for cold or acute respiratory infections.
What can you expect from your first visit with a Cancer Specialist?

When a patient visits a clinic for the first consultation, the cancer specialist will do a thorough examination. Then, the oncologist will ask some questions and review the patient’s detailed health history. This will include an assessment of the tests and scans the patient might have had beforehand. The cancer specialist can then develop a treatment strategy that suits the patient.

At the first appointment, the cancer specialist will talk to the patient about treatment options. The oncologist will tell which ones are available at present, what the side effects may be, and how effective they are. Then the specialist will recommend a course and then suggest when the treatments should start.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Cancer Specialist?
  • Immunotherapy
  • Hormone therapy
  • Targeted drug therapy
  • Cryoablation
  • Cancer Surgery
  • Stem Cell Transplant
  • Chemotherapy
  • Clinical trials
  • Precision Medication
  • Bone marrow transplant
  • Radiofrequency ablation