Dr. Priya Tiwari

About Doctor

A medical oncologist is trained to treat different types of cancer using chemotherapy and other medications, such as immunotherapy and targeted therapy. The medical oncologist designs a treatment plan after consultation with doctors from other disciplines. The doctor completely evaluates the nature of cancer and then treats cancer through various methods like chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy. Listed below are some of the conditions that Dr. Priya Tiwari treats:

• Lung Cancer
• Mixed Gliomas
• Prostate Cancer
• Colon Cancer
• Rectal Cancer
• Colorectal or Colon Cancer
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Ovarian Cancer
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Brain Cancer
• Certain Types of Cancer that have been Resistant to Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment (e.g. Melanoma)
• Cervical Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Skin Cancer
• Meningiomas
• Metastatic Cancer
• Oral or Mouth Cancer
• Breast and Prostate Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Stomach Cancer
• Ependymomas

Qualifications

• DM Medical Oncology AIIMS
• MD Medicine AIIMS
• MBBS, BHU

Experience

• Currently working at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon

Specialization and Expertise

Symptoms and signs of cancer may vary from person to person and depend on the type of cancer, its location, the places cancer cells have spread. A few patients show no prominent symptoms until the cancer is far advanced. An individual with these signs and symptoms must consult their doctor. The symptoms might arise from noncancerous conditions. You must see a medical oncologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms of cancer::

• Fatigue
• Weight changes, including unintended loss or gain
• Persistent, unexplained muscle or joint pain
• Hoarseness
• Persistent cough or trouble breathing
• Persistent indigestion or discomfort after eating
• Lump or area of thickening that can be felt under the skin
• Unexplained bleeding or bruising
• Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening or redness of the skin, sores that won’t heal, or changes to existing moles
• Persistent, unexplained fevers or night sweats
• Changes in bowel or bladder habits
• Difficulty swallowing

Dr Priya Tiwari works from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available at the given time, call the doctor or his assistant to confirm his availability.

Memberships & Certifications

• Associate Editor of Indian Journal of Social, Preventive and Rehabilitative Oncology (IJSPRO)
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of Immuno-oncology society of India
• Member of MASCC society of India

Awards & Accomplishments

• She has numerous papers in many reputed journals

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Priya Tiwari

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Priya Tiwari performs are:

• Chemotherapy

In chemotherapy, a medical oncologist uses chemicals to kill cancer cells in the body. Chemotherapy might be given with an aim to treat cancer or to prolong life or reduce symptoms. Hormone therapy is used for the treatment of cancer that uses certain hormones to grow. It is effective in treating prostate and breast cancers. Hormone therapy slows or stops the rapid growth of cancer that uses hormones to grow.