The department of Medical Oncology at Aster MIMS Kottakkal offers a comprehensive care in diagnosing and treating patients of all ages (adults and children), suffering from solid tumours and haematological malignancies. We are committed at offering compassionate care along with personalized treatment for patients with various cancer types through the use of chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
Our Doctors
We have some of the best specialists from around the world, they bring years of experience and offer evidence-based treatment to ensure the best care for you.
FAQs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
What does a medical oncologist do?
Medical oncologists are experts who provide necessary treatments for cancers, tumours, and other critical health conditions. They collaborate with other specialists to diagnose through patient history and physical examination and develop personalised treatment plans. They ensure a coordinated treatment approach for complete medical care.
What question should you ask a medical oncologist?
Certain questions you should ask a medical oncologist include what type of cancer symptoms they treat, how many years of experience they possess in oncology, what treatment options they offer, and how they prepare for the treatment.
What are the most common types of conditions that medical oncologists treat?
There are several common conditions that medical oncologists treat while working with other specialists and surgeons. These problems generally focus on tumours related to lung cancers, skin diseases, leukaemia, hematologic problems, cardiovascular problems, breathing issues, and lymphoma.
When should I consider seeing a medical oncologist?
You should consider seeing a medical oncologist if you are facing health issues like frequent fading, sudden weight loss or gain, bleeding or loss of blood, difficulty in breathing, skin allergies, and chronic pain diseases. Our medical oncologist treat these problems reliably.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a medical oncologist?
To prepare for your first visit, you should know the core purpose of your visit and prepare some questions to know about their treatment options and your health issues. You can talk to our medical oncologist in Kottakkal at Aster MIMS, who resolves every patient query.
How does a medical oncologist decide on a treatment plan?
Medical oncologists rely on several factors to help prepare treatment plans, such as the type of tumour, severity of the symptoms, treatment options available, and the aftereffects of the treatment. Our medical oncologist in Kottakkal at Aster MIMS works with other professionals to analyse patients' problems and prepare treatments.
Will a medical oncologist help manage side effects during treatment?
Yes, of course. These specialists closely work with patients to analyse their problems as side effects throughout the treatment. Our medical oncologists track problems and prepare necessary medications and other non-invasive solutions to treat these issues during and even after treatment.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a medical oncologist?
You should carry all the necessary health documents during your first visit to a medical oncologist. These include past medical records, treatment reports, health checkups, and ongoing medications. You can consult with our medical oncologist in Kottakkal at Aster MIMS for your first visit.
How do medical oncologists decide if surgery is necessary?
Medical oncologists work collaboratively with other specialists like physicians and surgeons. They closely monitor the patient’s health conditions, analyse the severity of the cancer type, and then, after complete analysis, decide on a reliable surgical procedure. Our medical oncologist follows standardised procedures when deciding on surgery.
