A walkthrough your first Oncology appointment

It is not easy getting the news that cancer is in your body. The disease can cause pain and inhibit your ability to perform routine tasks. Fortunately, there are effective ways of treating and even killing many forms of this disease. You will meet with an oncologist — a doctor focused on the study, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The oncologist at Vision Hospital will help you overcome the effects of the condition and live a normal life. It is helpful to be ready for your initial meeting and what will occur in the coming weeks of your treatment. 

The oncologist’s goals

An oncologist has the training and knowledge to identify different forms of cancer and how the disease progresses. This doctor can determine what the affected parts of the body are and whether the cancer is spreading to other tissues or organs. The oncologist will work closely with nurses, radiologists, surgeons and other doctors. Ultimately, our oncology treatment in Goa will provide patients with the right resources and treatments to conquer the illness and enjoy a successful recovery. The oncologist will follow up regularly with the patient leading up to the surgeries and other procedures.

It can be overwhelming to find out you have this disease. It is not easy to feel calm and comfortable about what will happen in the next few weeks or months. However, from the first meeting, the oncologist will make sure you understand what lies ahead.