What is an Oncologist?
Oncologists are specialists who assess and treat cancer patients with chemotherapy or radiation therapy. We are a team of medical oncologists .i.e we use chemotherapy and medical therapies (e.g. hormonal manipulation etc.) to treat different cancers.
What are the general symptoms of Cancer?
The symptoms of cancer depend on the site of the disease, but a lump, bleeding, a persistent cough and weight loss are some of the symptoms that one needs to look out for.
What are the common cancers in South Africa? Breast cancer is the commonest cancer among South African women, followed by cervical cancer.
The commonest cancer among South African men is Lung cancer. (Then link to articles for breast cancer, and cervix cancer. Radiation therapy involves killing cancer cells by using ‘x-rays’ therapy. Radiotherapy is of the modes of treatment cases involving the bladder, cervix, the skin or some parts of the head and neck, alone or in combination with chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is effective in the treatment of a wide range of solid and haematological (blood) cancers, including breast, colon, lung cancers and lymphoma to name a few. Chemotherapy works by “killing” cancer cells at different phases of the cell cycle, which is the cycle that governs replication of cells. Biological response modifiers are substances that stimulate the body's immune system to attack cancer cells. They are produced naturally by the immune system where the cancer first develops and by the type of body tissue in which the cancer originates.
Our Services
Sandton Oncology Centre offers a variety of medical services including:
Diagnosis
Cancer treatment:
- Radiation Therapy
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Check-ups after Conclusion
of Treatment
