Question 1

Where does Dr. Chetana Bakshi practice?

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Dr. Chetana Bakshi practices at Jupiter Hospital - Thane West.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Chetana Bakshi?

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Dr. Chetana Bakshi has been recommended by 3 patients and has recieved stories from 3 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What does Dr. Chetana Bakshi specialises in ?

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Dr. Chetana Bakshi specialises as Medical Oncologist.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Chetana Bakshi?

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Dr. Chetana Bakshi is a Medical Oncologist in Thane West, Thane Dr. Chetana Bakshi practices at Jupiter Hospital in Thane West, Thane,Jupiter Hospital in Thane West, Thane and Jupiter Hospital in Thane West, Thane.. 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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