Oncologists are medical professionals specially trained to diagnose and treat different types of cancer. They treat patients with different types of cancer that can affect different parts of the body, including lungs, skin, eyes, mouth, hyoid bones, bones, lymph nodes, stomach, and many other organs. This type of doctor should observe the symptoms, determine where the cancer is growing, and develop an effective treatment plan that eliminates or limits the cancer so that it cannot invade other parts of the body. Have been trained in the field of oncology, many physicians have decided to specialize in one or more therapeutic areas. Dr. Dodul Mondal is one of the most best oncologist in Delhi NCR working persistently for the cancer patients.
Oncologists - Types
Depending on the nature, stage, and location of the cancer, there are several oncologists who can provide specific cancer treatment services. The field of oncology consists of three main divisions - medicine, surgery and radiology.
Medical Oncologist
A medical oncologist is a doctor who uses chemotherapy and other drugs (such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy) to treat cancer and is the main provider of health care for cancer patients and guides the development of patient care. They cooperate with other medical departments to get the best results.
Surgical Oncologist
These are surgeons who specialize in cancer surgery. They are general surgeons who receive additional training in oncology and related surgical procedures. They also specialize in certain types of autopsies to diagnose cancer.
Radiation Oncologist
A radiation therapy oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer with radiation therapy. It uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells. If the cancer cells cannot be completely destroyed, oncologists use radiation to shrink or slow the growth of the tumor without affecting nearby tissues. This is called palliative care. The main goal of treatment is to improve the quality of life of patients by controlling tumor growth and related symptoms.
Best radiation oncologist in Delhi Ncr may perform brachytherapy to treat cancer patients. In this treatment, the radiation source is inserted directly into or close to the tympanic membrane. Depending on the type of cancer, the radioactive source can be kept permanently or removed at the end of each treatment.
Proton beam therapy is considered the most precise form of radiation in the world currently for cancer treatment. Dr. Dodul Mondal is one the best Proton therapy doctor in Delhi NCR with international repute who has an experience of working with Proton Beam Therapy at one of the largest university hospitals in the United States.
