Question 1

Where does Dr. Smit Sheth practice?

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Dr. Smit Sheth practices at M | O | C Cancer Care & Research Centre - Mulund West.

Question 2

What is Dr. Smit Sheth's education qualification?

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Dr. Smit Sheth has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Medicine, DM - Medical Oncology, MBBS.

Question 3

What does Dr. Smit Sheth specialises in ?

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Dr. Smit Sheth specialises as Medical Oncologist, Hematologic Oncologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Smit Sheth have?

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Dr. Smit Sheth has an overall experience of 17 years. View where has Dr. Smit Sheth practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Smit Sheth?

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Dr. Smit Sheth is a Medical Oncologist and Hematologic Oncologist in Mulund, Mumbai and has an experience of 17 years in these fields. Dr. Smit Sheth practices at Mumbai Oncocare Centre in Mulund, Mumbai and M | O | C Cancer Care & Research Centre in Mulund West, Mumbai. He completed MBBS from Terna Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai in 2007,MD - Medicine from Medical College, Baroda in 2015 and DM - Medical Oncology from Homi Bhaba National Institute in 2018.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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