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Dr. Shabbir Hussain

Dr. Shabbir Hussain

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dawaai connects you to highly-qualified Oncologists who can treat a wide variety of conditions including, breast and lung tumors. The consultation charges vary for each Oncologist and are mainly dependent on his/her level of qualification and experience.
The payment method is through digital payments and the service is prepaid.
All the Oncologists associated with Dawaai are experienced professionals with vast medical knowledge. A brief introduction, including the level of qualification for each doctor, is available on the website. After going through the provided information, you can choose your desired Oncologist.
The doctors available on Dawaai.pk for online doctor consultation are licensed and trusted medical professionals. They can treat non-emergency medical conditions, diagnose common conditions, such as breast and lung tumors, get prescriptions filled and refilled, and help patients manage chronic conditions and the associated symptoms. However, please note a patient’s physical, in-hospital checking, and lab tests are necessary to make an accurate diagnosis and initiate effective treatment.

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Who is a Oncologist?

An Oncologist is a medical professional who evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with various cancers, such as breast cancer and lung cancer. It involves three major fields:

  • Medical- cancers treated by medicines
  • Radiation- cancers treated by radiation
  • Surgical- cancers treated by surgical excision/removal

What is the difference between an Oncologist and a Cancer Surgeon?

An Oncologist may be a medical, radiation, or surgical cancer surgeon. It is a broad term that covers several types of cancer surgeons. A Cancer Surgeon is mostly of one particular type only- medicine, radiation, or surgical. They may or may not perform procedures not related to their field of specialization.

Common Problems Treated by an Oncologist:

  • Lung cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Uterine cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • Cervical cancer
  • Blood cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Gastrointestinal cancer

When to consult an Oncologist?

Prostate:

You should visit an Oncologist when you face the following symptoms:

  • Enlarged prostate
  • Painful urination
  • Frequent urination

Breast:

  • Lump over the breast or under the arm
  • Abnormally firm breast
  • Nipple changes (color, appearance, etc.)
  • Nipple discharge
  • Itch, red, dimpled, scaly breast skin

Bladder:

  • Frequent urination
  • Pain or trouble urinating
  • Blood in urine

Lungs:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Blood in sputum
  • Tightness in chest

Bowel:

  • Frequent changes in bowel habits
  • Blood in stools
  • Persistent abdominal cramps

Eating Habits (Esophagus or Stomach):

  • Pain during or after eating
  • Upper chest pain
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Appetite changes
  • Nausea and vomiting

Mouth:

  • Lesions on any part
  • White or red patches on tongue or any part
  • Voice changes
  • Unusual bleeding
  • Tingling or number in mouth

Neurological Problems:

  • Headache
  • Vision problems
  • Seizures
  • Dropping of face or any facial muscle
  • Hearing changes

Skin:

  • Appearance of abnormal-looking moles
  • Changes in the appearance of existent moles (size/color)

General Symptoms:

  • Weight changes
  • Persistent fatigue
  • Loss of appetite

Diseases/conditions usually treated by Oncologist:

  • Lung cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Uterine cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • Cervical cancer
  • Blood cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Gastrointestinal cancer