Which doctor to go first

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So my dad 67 years old has adenocarcinoma at ge junction and enlarged retroperitoneal lymph nodes. So gastroenterologist saw and told to do biopsy after endoscopy. One of the relative told to go radiologist oncologist. So I want to know. After biopsy report should we go to gastroenterologist?? Or other doctor?? So we know few good surgical oncologist. Can surgical oncologist give medication and suggestions for treatment like chemo etc??

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Dr. Nikhil Chaudhari Vascular Surgeon 14 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nikhil Chaudhari

Vascular Surgeon 14 yrs exp Delhi

Location of stay is important, you can visit Oncologist first

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