Question 1

What is Dr. Lingeshwaran's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Lingeshwaran has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Pediatrics, DM - Medical Oncology.

Question 2

What does Dr. Lingeshwaran specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Lingeshwaran specialises as Medical Oncologist.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Lingeshwaran have?

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Dr. Lingeshwaran has an overall experience of 13 years. View where has Dr. Lingeshwaran practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Lingeshwaran?

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Dr. Lingeshwaran is a Medical Oncologist and has an experience of 13 years in this field. He completed MBBS from U.MGR in 2013,MD - Pediatrics from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2021 and DM - Medical Oncology from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2025.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is an oncologist?

Accepted Answer

An oncologist is a medical professional who is an expert in diagnosing, treating, and preventing cancer. The treatment of cancer by an oncologist is dependent on the type of cancer, its location, size and how much it has spread to other parts of the body.

Question 6

What are the different branches in oncology?

Accepted Answer

The different branches in oncology are:
Medical - treatment using chemotherapy or other medicines
Surgical - removal of the tumour by surgery
Radiation - treatment using radiation therapy
Gynecologic - treatment of cancers such as uterine, cervical, and ovarian cancer
Pediatric - treatment of cancer in children
Haematologisc - diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers

Question 7

What is the difference between a clinical and medical oncologist?

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Clinical oncologists are specialised doctors who use radiotherapy and systemic therapy such as chemotherapy for the treatment and management of cancer patients. Medical oncologists are physicians who specialise in the management and treatment of cancer with the help of systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted drugs, or hormonal therapy.

Question 8

What kind of training does an oncologist get?

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To become an oncologist, you need to complete the  MBBS degree (5.5 years). Then you can either do a three-year course of:
MS, followed by a three-year of MCh (surgical oncology) or
MD (medicine/ paediatrics), with a degree in DM (medical oncology), which takes three years or
MD in radiotherapy. 
If you can't do MS or MD, you can get a degree in DNB (Diplomate in National Board).

Question 9

Does an oncologist perform surgeries for cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

A doctor who performs surgeries for cancer treatment is known as a surgical oncologist. They remove the tumour and nearby tissues by surgery to:
Diagnose cancer 
Treat cancer by eliminating all or some part of it 
Identify the extent of cancer 
Determine if cancer has spread or is affecting any other parts of the body
Restore the appearance or function of the part

Question 10

Can an oncologist give chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A medical oncologist can provide chemotherapy to treat cancer. Chemotherapy can kill cancer cells which have spread to other parts as well since it works throughout the body. It involves the use of medications to cure, shrink or stop cancer from spreading, and alleviate the symptoms caused by cancer.

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