FIND CANCER SPECIALISTS
Effective cancer treatment requires medical opinion from experienced, well-qualified, and compassionate experts. Our directory helps you find a cancer specialist nearest to your location and seek the right care.
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Which Doctor to Consult for Cancer?
The study of cancer is technically called oncology. You would need to see a doctor who has specialized in oncology (treating cancer and providing expert care for a person diagnosed with cancer). Such doctors are called cancer specialists or oncologists. Many often, cancer treatment requires a comprehensive approach wherein you may need to consult various different cancer specialists.
Types of Cancer Specialists
Cancer specialists can be of three types, depending on the type of cancer treatment they have excelled in.
- Medical oncologists: Cancer specialists who treat cancer using medicines.
- Radiation oncologists: Cancer specialists who treat cancer using radiation therapy.
- Surgical oncologists: Cancer specialists who treat cancer using surgery. These doctors can also perform certain types of biopsies for diagnosing cancer
- Gynecologic oncologists: Expertise to treat cancers of female reproductive organs such as the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva.
- Hematologist-oncologists: Expertise to treat blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
- Neuro-oncologists: Expertise to treat cancers of the brain and nervous system.
- Pediatric oncologists:Expertise to treat (specific) cancers in children and teens.
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When should I consult a cancer specialist?
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You should consider consulting a cancer specialist or an oncologist under the following circumstances:
- Suspicion or diagnosis of Cancer: If you or your loved one has received a cancer diagnosis or if there are signs and symptoms that may suggest cancer, it is important to seek the expertise of an oncologist.
- Abnormal Screening Results: If you have undergone cancer screening tests, for example mammograms, Pap smears, colonoscopies, or PSA tests, and the results indicate abnormalities, it is advisable to consult a cancer specialist for further evaluation.
- Treatment Options: If you have been diagnosed with cancer and need to explore treatment options, an oncologist will be able to discuss the most appropriate therapies based on your specific diagnosis and medical history.
- Second Opinion: If you have already received a cancer diagnosis or treatment plan from another medical professional, seeking a second opinion from an oncologist can provide additional perspectives and ensure you are making informed decisions.
- Follow-Up Care: If you are a cancer survivor and need ongoing monitoring, follow-up care, or surveillance to detect any potential recurrence or manage long-term effects of treatment, an oncologist can provide comprehensive care.
- Family History of Cancer: If you have a family history of certain types of cancer, especially those with known genetic links, seeking a cancer specialist's advice for risk assessment and screening recommendations can be crucial.
- Preventive Measures: If you want to learn about cancer prevention strategies, lifestyle changes, and screening guidelines to reduce your risk of developing cancer, an oncologist can provide valuable insights.
How can I find the right cancer specialist In India?
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Here are some steps that can help you find an appropriate cancer specialist and seek the best care:
- Determine your cancer type and stage.
- Browse the list of cancer experts / oncologists on Tata 1mg Cancer Care Platform.
- Choose a specialist, specialized in your cancer type (e.g., Gynecologic oncologist for ovarian or cervical cancers, breast onco-surgeon for a breast cancer).
- Check their location, if you are willing to connect in person.
- Be attentive during the consultation.
- Provide requested medical documents.
- Review the multidisciplinary treatment plan.
- Seek a second opinion if needed.
- Decide on the right cancer specialist for your treatment.
Please note
We have researched and collated details of over 2,000 doctors and organized them by specialty and location to help you find a cancer specialist and seek medical opinion and care quickly, easily, at a place near you. The mention of an expert's name in this directory does not imply a professional relationship between the expert and Tata 1mg.
All the information provided here is for informational and awareness purposes only. It should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine.
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to support our consumers throughout their cancer journey, one step at a time. We have made all efforts to keep the information true to the best of our knowledge. However, this may not cover everything about particular health conditions, medicines, all ongoing patient support or access programs, eligibility criteria, alerts, etc. We are continuously working on updates, improvisations, and advancements.
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