Question 1

Where does Dr. Srinath B S practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Srinath B S practices at Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre - Basavanagudi.

Question 2

What does Dr. Srinath B S specialises in ?

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Dr. Srinath B S specialises as Medical Oncologist, Surgical Oncologist.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Srinath B S have?

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Dr. Srinath B S has an overall experience of 41 years. View where has Dr. Srinath B S practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Srinath B S?

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Dr. Srinath B S is a Medical Oncologist and Surgical Oncologist in Basavanagudi, Bangalore and has an experience of 41 years in these fields. Dr. Srinath B S practices at Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Basavanagudi, Bangalore.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is an oncologist?

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An oncologist is a physician with specialization in diagnosing, treating and providing care to patients who have cancer of any tissue or organ.

Question 6

What are the different branches in oncology?

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The different branches of oncology are: 
(1) medical oncology, who treats cancer using chemotherapy
(2) surgical oncology, perform surgical procedures to remove tumour
(3) radiation oncology, provide radiation therapy
(4) gynecologic oncology, treat gynecologic cancer
(5) pediatric oncology, specialist of disease in children
(6) haematologist-oncology, treats blood cancer

Question 7

What is the difference between a clinical and medical oncologist?

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A medical oncologist provides treatment of cancer using systematic therapy (chemotherapy, hormone therapy and biological agents), whereas a clinical oncologist uses a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Question 8

What kind of training does an oncologist get?

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Training as an oncologist involves four years of medical school for bachelors degree (MBBS) followed by a residency period and a post-graduate degree in oncology. The post-graduation degree may be MD in medicine/paediatrics, with a DM in medical oncology or MD in radiotherapy.

Question 9

Does an oncologist perform surgeries for cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

A surgical oncologist, who has got training at surgical procedures can perform surgery to remove tumours.

Question 10

Can an oncologist give chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, medical and clinical oncologists, who have specialized training can give chemotherapy to treat cancer.

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