Question 1

Where does Dr. Arun R Warrier practice?

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Dr. Arun R Warrier practices at Aster Medcity - Cheranalloor.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Arun R Warrier?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Arun R Warrier for Oncologist. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Arun R Warrier's education qualification?

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Dr. Arun R Warrier has the following qualifications - MBBS, DM - Medical Oncology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Arun R Warrier specialises in ?

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Dr. Arun R Warrier specialises as Medical Oncologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Arun R Warrier have?

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Dr. Arun R Warrier has an overall experience of 17 years. View where has Dr. Arun R Warrier practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Arun R Warrier?

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Dr. Arun R Warrier is a Medical Oncologist in Cheranalloor, Ernakulam and has an experience of 17 years in this field. Dr. Arun R Warrier practices at Aster Medcity in Cheranalloor, Ernakulam. He completed MBBS from U.Calicut in 2000 and DM - Medical Oncology from The tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical university in 2009. Service provided by the doctor is: Oncologist.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is an oncologist?

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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 8

What are the different branches in oncology?

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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 9

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 10

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).

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