Oncologist ·
VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital , Samsun, Turkey
15 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , 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. The conditions that radiation oncologist Ibrahim Baris Okumus treats are listed below:
Radiation therapy is often preferred for the treatment of lung, head & neck, prostate, and breast cancer. Radiation therapy is used to treat breast cancer at every stage. It is an effective way to minimize the risk of breast cancer coming back after surgery. In addition, it is generally used to ease the symptoms of cancer that have affected other parts of the body.
Below are some symptoms of cancer which should be discussed an oncologist for proper diagnosis of the condition.:
Cancer can cause almost any type of sign or symptom. You might experience both signs and symptoms of cancer, which can show that there is some issue in your body. Recognizing these symptoms can help in an earlier diagnosis. When cancer tends to grow, it could push on cause signs and symptoms.
You can reach Dr Ibrahim Baris Okumus from 11 am to 5 pm on Monday to Saturday. He does not see patients on Sunday.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Ibrahim Baris Okumus perform is given below:
Proton therapy is safer and more effective than radiation therapy because it delivers a high dose to a specific area. A radiologist uses a beam of protons to deliver a dose of radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer. It destroys cancer cells and causes less damage compared to traditional radiation. This procedure is also painless and noninvasive. CyberKnife is used for non-invasive treatment of cancerous and non-cancerous tumors. It is used to treat various cancers, such as brain, spine, prostate, lung, liver, pancreas, head, neck, and kidney. It is an alternative to surgery for patients having inoperable or surgically complex tumors.
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A radiation oncologist is a doctor who specializes in treating cancer with radiation therapy. They coordinate with your primary physician and other cancer specialists, such as medical oncologists and surgeons to ensure your care. They discuss cancer with you, the role of radiation therapy in your treatment plan. Radiation oncologists use a wide range of treatment methods, such as external beam radiotherapy, radioactive implantations, hyperthermia, and modality therapy such as radiotherapy with immunotherapy. surgery, and chemotherapy. They establish long-term relationships with patients and follow patients for years 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 common test for detecting breast cancer. Having mammograms regularly can lower the overall risk of mortality to breast cancer. It is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms.
A person needs to see a radiation oncologist if they find that the signs and symptoms related to cancer. An individual suffering from any of the following diseases needs to see a radiation oncologist.:
You need to see a radiation oncologist if you have the below-listed symptoms: :
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