Best Oncologists in Kurnool

Oncologist is medical professional who is specialized in diagnosing ,treatment and management of cancers and tumors. A medical oncologist is a doctor that completes 5.5years of MBBS followed by 3 years of specialization ie., MD or DNB in general medicine and super specialization in oncology like DM / DNB / M Ch . They specialize in various cancers and malignancies such as breast carcinoma, lung cancer, colon cancer, leukemia(blood cancer), lymphoma, sarcomas, melanoma, pediatric or childhood cancers like Wilm's tumor,neuroblastoma and brain tumors etc. An oncologist helps in diagnosing various cancers by biopsies and imaging like MRI , CT scans, staging of cancers and creating personalized treatment plans involving chemotherapy , radiation or surgical interventions by collaborating with other health care professionals like radiologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologist and other health care professionals. An oncologist also helps to educate the patient and the family members regarding type and progression of cancer, improving the survival rate and treatment options and enhancing the quality of life.