Giving cancer patients a chance to live a healthy life once again, our experts perform a variety of surgical procedures for cancers of the breast, head and neck, thyroid, bone and soft tissue sarcomas and gynaecological concerns. We also perform a number of oncoplastic reconstruction surgeries which enable our patients to lead more fulfilled lives.
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Mammography is an X-Ray examination of breast tissue. The image produced is called mammogram. A mammogram can help detect problems with your breasts, such as cysts or cancer.
FAQs
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Who is a surgical oncologist, and what do they do?
Surgical oncologists are medical experts who specialise in treating cancer through surgical procedures. They diagnose cancers and surgically remove tumours or cancerous cells from specific parts of the body. They plan treatment options in collaboration with other medical specialists to provide a comprehensive treatment plan.
What questions should you ask a surgical oncologist?
Patients should ask guidelines to follow before and after the surgery. They should also know underlying risks, reactions, and side effects of surgical treatment, and their potential preventive measures that specialists provide. Further, know about the recovery duration and lifestyle changes required after the operation for speedy recovery.
What Document should I carry on my first visit with a surgical oncologist?
Patients should carry medical reports and test results of previous diagnostic tests and surgeries. They should also submit reports of their cancer conditions and a list of current medications and symptoms. Further, if the patient’s primary care doctor has given a referral letter, carry that, too.
What is the role of a surgical oncologist in a patient's treatment?
Surgical oncologists play a significant role in ensuring effective surgical treatment. They diagnose patients, provide preoperative and postoperative care, surgical and non-surgical treatment, and provide frequent appointments post-operation to monitor patients’ health conditions and progress.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a surgical oncologist?
Patients must prepare by visiting Aster CMI Hospital with their guardian or partner before the appointment time and understand the guidelines/ instructions related to the treatment. They should also carry medical records and relevant documents for better health condition analysis.
When should I consider seeing a surgical oncologist?
Patients must consider seeing a surgical oncologist in Kolhapur when they experience unusual lumps, chronic fatigue, or difficulty swallowing. Moreover, patients with cancerous cells or tumours are more likely to see surgical oncologists at Aster Aadhar.
Will a surgical oncologist help manage recovery after surgery?
Surgical oncologists in Kolhapur at Aster Aadhar monitor patients’ medical conditions post-operation with frequent appointments, adjust medications as required, and closely check for their tumours and related factors of cancerous cells that were treated through the surgery.
What medical conditions do surgical oncologists attend to?
Surgical oncologists in Kolhapur at Aster Aadhar treat a wide range of cancer conditions, including liver, breast, gallbladder, head and neck, kidney, testicular, thyroid, and colorectal. They also provide preoperative and postoperative care to ensure better treatment for patients.
What advancements or technologies are utilized by surgical oncologists?
Aster Aadhar Hospital has top medical equipment and technologies to diagnose and treat cancer patients. They provide non-surgical treatment, such as neoadjuvant and chemotherapy, in preoperative or postoperative care. Surgical treatment includes robotic surgery, cryosurgery, laparoscopy, and laser surgery.
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