Role & responsibilities

Diagnoses, stages, and surgically removes cancerous tumors or affected tissues, and coordinates multidisciplinary cancer care.

- Tumor Resection & Biopsy: Perform open, laparoscopic, or robotic surgeries to remove primary or metastatic solid tumors (e.g., breast, gastrointestinal, skin, or musculoskeletal cancers) and carry out diagnostic biopsies.
- Staging & Evaluation: Conduct procedures such as sentinel lymph node biopsies or lymph node dissections to determine the extent and spread of cancer.
- Multidisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate closely with medical oncologists (chemotherapy/immunotherapy) and radiation oncologists to plan treatment sequences (such as neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapies).
- Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Manage patient assessments before surgery, handle recovery and complications, and conduct long-term surveillance for recurrence.




- Palliative & Supportive Care: Perform debulking surgeries or palliative interventions to relieve symptoms, manage pain, and preserve quality of life.
- Research & Education: Participate in clinical trials, tumor boards, hospital screening programs, and training initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Education: MBBS followed by a Masters degree in General Surgery (MS) or equivalent.
- Super-Specialization: MCh or DNB in Surgical Oncology (or a recognized surgical oncology fellowship program).
- Skills & Competencies: Advanced operative precision, deep understanding of cancer biology, robust diagnostic judgment, crisis management, and empathy for patients and families.

📌 Surgical Oncology Consultant (Siliguri)
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