Oncologist – Why Consulting a Specialist Matters
An Oncologist is a specialist in cancer medicine. Medical Oncologists manage cancer with systemic therapies — chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy. Radiation Oncologists treat cancer using radiation therapy. Surgical Oncologists remove tumors and cancerous tissue. Hematologic Oncologists (Hematologists) treat blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Oncologists also manage cancer prevention, genetic counseling, and survivorship care after cancer treatment.
Conditions Treated
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Leukemia (Blood Cancer)
Lymphoma
Head & Neck Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Liver Cancer
Brain Tumors
Symptoms That Require a Oncologist
Unexplained weight loss
Persistent lump or swelling
Unexplained fatigue
Blood in stool, urine, or sputum
Persistent cough
Abnormal Pap smear
Skin lesion that changes shape or bleeds
Difficulty swallowing
Procedures & Treatments
Tumor Biopsy
Chemotherapy
Targeted Therapy
Immunotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Bone Marrow Biopsy
PET/CT Scan
Tumor Marker Tests
Hormonal Therapy
CAR-T Cell Therapy
When Should You See a Oncologist?
- Cancer diagnosis confirmed by another doctor
- Persistent unexplained lump
- Abnormal cancer screening results (Pap smear, mammogram, PSA)
- Family history of hereditary cancers
- Follow-up care after cancer treatment
Qualifications to Look For
MBBS
MD (Medicine)
DM (Medical Oncology)
Fellowship in Hematology-Oncology / Radiation Oncology / Surgical Oncology
MCh (Surgical Oncology)