Question 1

Where does Dr. Ashok Mehta practice?

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Dr. Ashok Mehta practices at Brahma Kumaris' Global Hospital and Research Center - Andheri West.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Ashok Mehta?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Ashok Mehta for Cancer Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What does Dr. Ashok Mehta specialises in ?

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Dr. Ashok Mehta specialises as Medical Oncologist.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Ashok Mehta?

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Dr. Ashok Mehta is a Medical Oncologist in Andheri West, Mumbai Dr. Ashok Mehta practices at Brahma Kumaris' Global Hospital & Research Centre in Andheri West, Mumbai and Brahma Kumaris' Global Hospital and Research Center in Andheri West, Mumbai. Service provided by the doctor is: Cancer Surgery.. 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?

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

Question 10

Can an oncologist give chemotherapy?

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

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