Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Shefali Sardana?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Shefali Sardana for Lung Cancer Treatment, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Shefali Sardana's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shefali Sardana has the following qualifications - DNB  - Medical Oncology, DNB - General Medicine, MBBS.

Question 3

What does Dr. Shefali Sardana specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shefali Sardana specialises as Medical Oncologist, General Physician.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Shefali Sardana have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shefali Sardana has an overall experience of 14 years. View where has Dr. Shefali Sardana practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Shefali Sardana?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shefali Sardana is a Medical Oncologist and General Physician and has an experience of 14 years in these fields. She completed DNB - Medical Oncology from Diplomate of National Board, New Delhi in 2014,DNB - General Medicine from PGIMS,Rohtak in 2008 and MBBS from PGIMS,Rohtak in 2003. She is a member of LIFE MEMBER ONCOLOGY FORUM and LIFE MEMBER YOUNG ONCOLOGY GROUP INDIA. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Lung Cancer Treatment,Gastrointestinal Cancer,Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology,Stem Cell Transplantation and Cancer Treatment etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is an oncologist?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the different branches in oncology?

Accepted Answer

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 8

What is the difference between a clinical and medical oncologist?

Accepted Answer

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 9

What kind of training does an oncologist get?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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