Treatments

Surgical oncology is the field of cancer care that focuses on surgery to diagnose, stage and treat cancer, and to manage some cancer-related symptoms. Whether a patient is a candidate for cancer surgery depends on factors such as the type, size, location, grade and stage of the tumor. Other general health factors are also taken into account, such as the patient’s age, physical fitness and any coexisting health conditions he or she may have.

Surgical oncologists take the time to discuss each patient’s diagnosis and treatment options with him or her, addressing any questions or concerns. The surgical oncologists work with the other team members—including nutritionists, rehabilitation therapists and naturopathic providers—to anticipate and manage side effects of surgery.

What is the goal of surgical oncology?

The department has currently one faculty. The outpatient department (OPD) and operative (OT) services have begun at the hospital. Someone with or suspected of having cancer may undergo surgery for many reasons. Surgical oncology may be used to:

  •   Remove a tumor or a portion of the cancer (curative or debulking surgery)

  •   Total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) for advanced pancreatic cancer.

  •   Minimally invasive and robotic surgery.

  •   Minimally invasive parathyroid (MIP) surgery.

  •  Oncoplastic surgery and immediate reconstruction.

What Do Surgical Oncologists Do?

Oncologists are doctors who help to prevent and to treat cancer. They work with your primary care doctor to come up with a treatment plan for you. Surgical oncologists use surgery to improve your condition. Their main job is to remove tumors and nearby tissue that has cancer cells in it. They also do procedures called biopsies that tell if you have cancer and how severe it is.

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There are three main types:
  • Medical Oncologist – uses medicines like chemotherapy.
  • Surgical Oncologist – performs surgery to remove tumors.
  • Radiation Oncologist – uses radiation therapy to treat cancer.

An oncologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer using treatments like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and more.

You should consult an oncologist if you've been diagnosed with cancer or if your primary care physician refers you for further cancer evaluation or treatment.

In many cases, yes. Usually, a general physician or specialist refers you to an oncologist based on preliminary findings or tests.

Cancer is diagnosed using various tests such as blood tests, imaging scans (like CT, MRI), and biopsies to examine tissue samples.