Neurological oncologist
Cardiovascular consultation is the most important aspect of medical treatment. It is an opportunity for patients to discuss about their cardiac problems, current complaints, understand the risks and complications, and to adopt healthy lifestyle habits.
Specialists:
Why you need to see them?
If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, it’s time to schedule an appointment with your regular OB/GYN:
- A sore in your vaginal area that doesn’t seem to heal
- An unusual amount of vaginal discharge or bleeding, especially after you’ve started menopause
- Constant bloating or indigestion
- Changes in the pattern of your bladder or bowel movements
- Pain in your pelvic area
Your OB/GYN may refer you to a gynecologic oncologist for more testing and possible treatment. A gynecologic oncologist will have the kind of experience and technical skills needed to diagnose and treat cancer in these areas.
What they do?
Gynecologic oncologists are like detectives. They look for tumors in a person’s reproductive organs and try to figure out if the disease has spread to other parts of the body. This helps them make sure a person gets timely and appropriate treatment for their condition.
Gynecologic oncologists typically work in collaboration with other doctors to provide integrated care. They speak with patients about the different cancer treatment options available and which ones may be best for their condition.
A gynecologic oncologist might recommend:
Surgery: This is usually the first line of defense against cancer.
Chemotherapy: This treatment uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
Radiation therapy: This treatment uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells.
Immunotherapy: This treatment boosts the patient’s immune system to fight cancer.
Hormone therapy: This treatment slows the growth of cancer by blocking hormones that it needs to grow.
Physician consultation is a good opportunity and you should be prepared for it.
- Carry all necessary medical records for the discussion. It helps in better understanding your heart condition and avoids repetition of diagnostic tests.
- Make sure you discuss your past medical history, surgical history, family history, and medications that you are taking.
- Discuss about your lifestyle habits, dietary habits and also about your profession. Your lifestyle and nature of job may be associated with the risk for cardiac diseases.