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Description
Chemotherapy is amongst the oldest and most commonly used cancer treatment method. It uses anti-cancer drugs that slows the growth of cancer cells, while also killing them in the process. The market is flooding with different types of chemotherapy medicines, which are used in specific combinations. This treatment is usually delivered over a few hours regularly for a couple of weeks. Most patients require multiple cycles to recover from the disease completely. The treatment schedule and medicines are delivered to the patient by a chemotherapy doctor. Chemotherapy doctors in India, have the required qualification and training for prescribing suitable drugs for treating different types of cancer.
FAQ
1. How do I know who is the right doctor for me? Is the doctor board certified? In what field? – “How do I study a doctor’s profile”?
The patients should analyze the following factors for selecting the best chemotherapy doctors in India:
Does a government medical organization certify the chemotherapy doctor in India? Patients should verify if their doctors are affiliated with the Medical Council of India or any other government healthcare association in India before selecting their doctor.
How much experience does the chemotherapy doctor have? Chemotherapy is a medical treatment that needs to be delivered in the right dosage and with correct combination to achieve the desired results. Experience doctor are more likely to be acquainted with all these drugs.
Does the chemotherapy doctor in India have any additional specialty? For treating certain types of cancer, an oncologist needs to have additional knowledge of the organs for delivering the right dosage of the anti-cancer drugs like Gynecology- Oncologist, Hematology Oncologist etc. This makes it important to verify if the doctor has the required qualification for treating the patient or not.
What are the reviews of doctors former patients? The ratings and reviews of old patients can help in assessing the quality of services provided by the doctor.
Patients can also compare the career profiles of the best chemotherapy doctors in India on Medmonks website for additional information.
2. What is the difference between a medical oncologist and a surgical oncologist?
Medical Oncologist is a specialist who delivers cancer treatment using anti-cancer drugs. Surgical Oncologist is a specialist who delivers cancer treatment using surgical means, by removing the tumor. Both these specialists can also work together to deliver chemotherapy and surgical treatment together.
3. What are the special interests/procedures that some of these doctors are performing?
Targeted Therapy – is a type of advanced version of chemotherapy which also uses medicines, for targeting specific proteins and genes that can help in stopping the growth of cancer while preventing it from spreading in the body.
4. On selecting the doctor, how do we book the appointments? Can I video consult with her before arriving?
Patients can contact Medmonks for locating the best chemotherapy doctors in India, or to schedule their appointment with their selected doctor. The company will help the patients connect with their selected doctors over a video call consultant before arriving in India, that can be used for discussing any particular concern or symptoms.
5. What happens during a typical chemotherapy doctor consult?
Patients can expect their chemotherapy doctor in India, to ask and do the following things during a typical chemotherapy consultation:
When was the cancer diagnosed, what is the stage of cancer, has the cancer spread in any other organ?
Is cancer recurrent in nature?
Has the patient used any therapy or treatment in the past for their cancer treatment?
The doctor can analyze the old reports of the patient.
Further, the doctor can physically examine the patient for any substantial symptoms.
Based on the above discussion the doctor can also suggest a couple of diagnostic tests for the patient.
Finally, the doctor will create a rough treatment plan and schedule the next appointment.
6. If I do not like the opinion given by the doctor, can I get a second opinion?
Getting a second opinion from a specialist of similar stature is a common practice used by the majority of cancer patients around the world. Medmonks motivates patients to get second or more opinions on their condition, helping them book appointment with the top chemotherapy doctors in India. Patients can also contact our executives if they like to consult any specific medical oncologist in India for a second opinion.
7. How do I stay in touch with my doctor after the surgery (follow-up care)?
International patients can receive follow-up care from their chemotherapy doctors in India, using Medmonks services whether their hospital provides telemedicine or follow-up services or not. Medmonks delivers 6-month free message chat service, which also includes two video call sessions with their head doctor in India, that can be used by the patients in case of emergency or for receiving general follow-up care after they return to their country.
8. What is the cost of chemotherapy in India for treating different types of cancer?
Chemotherapy is one of the oldest and most reliable forms of cancer treatment that is effective for treating most types of cancer. It is given to the patients before and after their surgery to ensure that all cancerous cells are killed from the patient’s body.
The average cost of chemotherapy in India per cycle starts at the nominal rate of USD 400.
The number of chemotherapy cycles required by each patient will depend on their age, dose, type of cancer and stage of cancer. The cost of each cycle for chemotherapy is also subject to change based on the factors mentioned above.
9. Where can patients find the best chemotherapy hospitals in India?
Patients have a better chance of locating the best chemotherapy hospitals in the metro cities of India. Chemotherapy can extend over a period of 30 or more days depending on the patient’s condition, which might demand the patient to stay near the hospital for over 2 – 3 months, as it is usually delivered in an outpatient setting. This makes it important that the patient prioritizes their dietary, religious and other preferences to feel comfortable in the country throughout their stay.
Plus, hospitals located in urban areas also have the best doctors and technology in the country that can help patients achieve excellent results.
10. Why select Medmonks?
“Medmonks is a patient management company that offers assistance to international patient to choose the best chemotherapy doctors in India. We have a network of some of the most reputed hospitals and doctors in over 14 different countries. Patients will be able to travel without any hassle by using our services, wherein we will arrange flight tickets, accommodation and doctor appointment for them.
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