Question 1

Where does Dr. Bala Manikandan practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Bala Manikandan practices at Saveetha Medical College - Thandalam.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Bala Manikandan?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Bala Manikandan for Cancer Pain Management, Chemotherapy, Biological Therapy- Molecular Targeted Therapy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Bala Manikandan's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Bala Manikandan has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - General Medicine, DNB  - Medical Oncology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Bala Manikandan specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Bala Manikandan specialises as Medical Oncologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Bala Manikandan have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Bala Manikandan has an overall experience of 8 years. View where has Dr. Bala Manikandan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Bala Manikandan?

Accepted Answer

Medical oncologist with 2 years of experience, expertise in both solid and hematological malignancies also pediatric cancers. Has a good clinical background. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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