When Do You Need Surgical Oncology?
Surgical oncology can help people during the early stages of cancer or when the condition is more advanced. Some common reasons you might need this type of intervention are:
To prevent cancer. A surgical oncologist can perform an operation to prevent the disease in areas of your body where you are at a high risk of contracting it. They remove any precancerous or cancer-prone tissue from the affected area. For instance, some women may work with a surgical oncologist to have their breasts removed before cancer manifests if they have a very strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer and gene abnormalities linked to the disease.
To see if you have cancer. An oncologist who specializes in surgery can remove all or any of the tissue when your doctor notices a growth or other tumor-related symptoms. Then, a researcher can examine it under a microscope to see whether it contains cancer cells. This process is known as a biopsy.
To see how severe it is. Surgery helps oncologists gauge how far along a patient’s disease is. They assess a tumor’s size and check to determine if it has migrated to other organs or lymph nodes in your body.
To treat cancer. Surgical oncologists remove tumors to help rid your body of cancer cells. There are a few different types of surgeries:
To ease symptoms. Even if surgery cannot cure your cancer, doctors may recommend it to you in order to make you feel better. It is referred to as palliative surgery. Advanced cancer symptoms may be lessened by it. For instance, a surgical oncologist can do palliative surgery to relieve discomfort if a tumour is pressing on a nerve or bone.

Dr. Sumit Shah
SURGICAL ONCOLOGIST
DNB(Gen. Surgery), DNB(Surgical Oncology),
Fellowship in Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery
Dr. Sumit Shah is a highly skilled and experienced Breast Cancer Specialist in Pune. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive breast cancer care to his patients and is known for his compassionate and personalized approach to treatment.
Dr. Shah is one of the best Breast Cancer Doctor in Pune, India, and holds an accredited degree in surgical oncology. He completed a super specialty course at the Cancer Centre Welfare Home and Res. Institute in Kolkata and was recognized as the Best Outgoing Cancer Surgeon from his Institute.
As a Breast Cancer Specialist in Pune, Dr. Shah has extensive knowledge and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. He uses a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, which involves working closely with a team of experts to provide the best possible care to his patients.