Oncologist ·
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital , Delhi, India
14 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Radiation oncologists are doctors who use high-intensity photon beams to target and kill cancer cells. About one-half of all cancer patients undergo radiation treatments. Some of the conditions the radiation oncologist Dodul Mondal treats are:
Radiation therapy is effective in many types of cancer, such as lung, head & neck, prostate, breast cancer. High energy waves are incident on the cancerous cells. The radiation stops certain internal functions of the cells that are involved in the cell division. One problem with radiotherapy is that radiation may damage healthy cells as well.
If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to an oncologist:
Symptoms of cancer depend on the location of the cancer, its size, and the extent it affects adjacent organs and tissues. If a cancer has spread, symptoms might appear in different parts of your body.
Dr Dodul Mondal works between 11 and 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. The doctor does not work on Sunday.
The below-listed popular procedures that Dr. Dodul Mondal performs are:
Proton therapy or proton beam therapy is the most advanced form of radiation therapy which can destroy cancer cells. Doctors may either use proton therapy alone or may use it with chemotherapy, x-ray radiation therapy, surgery, and/or immunotherapy. It painlessly focuses radiation through the skin.. CyberKnifie is another powerful radiation therapy used for cancer treatment. It is a lightweight linear accelerator placed on a robotic arm. Real-time images allow patient movement tracking with high accuracy. The CyberKnife also uses real-time X-rays to find the exact position of the lesion during treatment.
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Radiation oncologists work with surgeons, medical oncologists, and other doctors to find out the most appropriate treatment for cancer. Before performing radiation therapy, radiation oncologists use certain software to map out the location where the radiation will be delivered to their patients. They also evaluate which type of radiation therapy to use. Radiation oncologists can use various methods for cancer treatment, including external beam radiotherapy, modality therapy, radioactive implantations, and hyperthermia. Planning plays a major role in cancer treatment. They keep an eye on the overall health of cancer patients and establish long-term relationships with patients post-treatment.
For the evaluation of your condition, you have to get certain tests done which may include the following:
A mammogram is the most effective technique to detect breast cancer before any lumps or symptoms appear. Early diagnosis of breast cancer provides a woman with more options. It also increases a woman’s chances of having the best treatment.
Radiation oncologists treat various types of cancer. They evaluate the condition of an individual to know the treatment required. If a person has been found to be suffering from any of the following conditions, they must consult a radiation oncologist:
You need to see a radiation oncologist if you have the below-listed symptoms: :
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