The term oncology is synonymous to cancer. The department of oncology deals with all cases of cancer and also includes research, study and finding new ways to treat cancer or to keep its spread under check. The doctor treating the cancer is called an oncologist. The procedures performed under oncology can be surgical, non-surgical or can be radiation based. Your doctor will decide the best treatment for you after conducting a thorough examination of your medical condition.

Average Oncology Cost

India	Starting from $2,800

Oncologist
Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions about Oncology

Oncology Surgeons

The Oncology doctor typically first sees the results of the tests ordered to assess the overall health of the patient. Based on the initial assessment, the doctor would prepare a treatment plan tailored according to the individualized needs of the patients. The treatment plan for Oncology, its alternative options, the pros and cons associated with each option and the treatment cost is thoroughly discussed with the patient to seek their approval.

Once the patient gives his or her consent, the Oncology surgeon addresses his team members and shares the details of the case with them. The team members prepare for Oncology and share a scheduled date of the procedure with the patient. The patient is advised to follow a few instructions as given by the Oncology surgeon. In addition, the Oncology hospital initiates the formalities and informs the patient about the estimated cost. The patient is accordingly required to submit documents for any insurance claim approval.

What is the Oncology surgeon responsible for?

The surgeon is responsible for the preoperative diagnosis of the Oncology patient, for performing the operation, and for providing the patient with postoperative surgical care and treatment. The surgeon is worked as the leader of the Oncology surgical team.

Dr. Surajkumar K Agrawal

Oncology Surgeon | Consultant - Surgical Oncology

M.B.B.S, M.S. (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)

Works at Alexis Multispeciality Hospital

Nagpur, India -

Dr. Suraj Agrawal has had an enviable career in the field of oncosurgery. He completed his super-specialty training in cancer surgery (M.Ch. Oncosurgery) from the prestigious Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital, Mumbai, which is the apex cancer treatment hospital in the country. At tata memorial hospital, he underwent intensive 4 year training in treatment of all major cancers in the body.

Clinical Focus

Head neck cancers (oral cavity, thyroid, parotid, maxilla etc.)
Breast cancer (breast conservation surgery, mastectomies etc.)
Thoracic cavity cancers (lung cancer, oesophagus cancer, mediastinal tumour etc.)
Urological cancers (kidney cancer, urinary bladder cancer, prostatic cancer, testis, penile cancer, adrenal tumours)
Gynaecological cancers (cervix, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer)
Gastro-intestinal cancers (Stomach, colorectal, pancreatic, liver, gall bladder cancers and retro-peritoneal tumours)
Soft tissue sarcomas

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Dr. Amol Shankar Dongre

Oncologist | Consultant -Medical Oncology

MD, DM (Medical Oncology), Pediatric Oncology Fellowship

Works at Alexis Multispeciality Hospital

Nagpur, India -

Dr. Amol Shankar Dongre is a Consultant Medical Oncology at Alexis Multispeciality Hospital. He is MD, DM (Medical Oncology), Pediatric Oncology Fellowship. His expertise are haematolymphoid malignancy, solid tumour oncology and bone marrow transplant.

Clinical Focus

Haematolymphoid Malignancy
Solid Tumour Oncology
Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)

Awards

International Development and Education Award (IDEA). ASCO, Chicago. 2014
American Association of Clinical Research (AACR). Colorado. 2013
ACORD. Australia. 2012

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Dr. Chandani Hotwani Ahuja

Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

MBBS, M.D.

Works at Alexis Multispeciality Hospital

Nagpur, India -

Dr. Chandani Hotwani Ahuja is in Radiation Oncology at Alexis Multispeciality Hospital. She is MBBS and M.D. Her expertise are Treatment of solid tumours, Head and neck cancers, Gynecological and breast cancers, SBRT for lung & liver cancers, bone metastases, Screening and cancer awareness

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