Question 1

Where does Dr. Yashwant Kashyap practice?

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Dr. Yashwant Kashyap practices at Balco  Medical Center - Uparwara.

Question 2

How can I take Dr. Yashwant Kashyap's appointment ?

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You can take Dr. Yashwant Kashyap's appointment online through Practo for in-clinic visit with the doctor.

Question 3

What is Dr. Yashwant Kashyap's education qualification?

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Dr. Yashwant Kashyap has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Medical Oncology. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 4

What does Dr. Yashwant Kashyap specialises in ?

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Dr. Yashwant Kashyap specialises as Medical Oncologist.

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Who is Dr. Yashwant Kashyap?

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Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, Hemato Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology). 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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