Question 1

Where does Dr. Lakhan Kashyap practice?

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Dr. Lakhan Kashyap practices at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital - Erandwane.

Question 2

What is Dr. Lakhan Kashyap's education qualification?

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Dr. Lakhan Kashyap has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Radiotherapy, DNB  - Medical Oncology, DM - Medical Oncology.

Question 3

What does Dr. Lakhan Kashyap specialises in ?

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Dr. Lakhan Kashyap specialises as Medical Oncologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Lakhan Kashyap have?

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Dr. Lakhan Kashyap has an overall experience of 15 years. View where has Dr. Lakhan Kashyap practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Lakhan Kashyap?

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Dr. Lakhan Kashyap is a Medical Oncologist in Erandwane, Pune and has an experience of 15 years in this field. Dr. Lakhan Kashyap practices at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Erandwane, Pune,Manipal Hospitals in Baner, Pune and High Street Clinic in Baner, Pune. He completed MBBS from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 2011,MD - Radiotherapy from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 2016 and DNB - Medical Oncology from National Board of Examination, India in 2021.. 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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