Oncologist ·
Medicana Camlica Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
26 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English
Radiation oncologists are trained in treating cancer with radiation therapy or high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells. Planning, also called mapping, is an important part of the job of radiation oncologists. Here is a list of some of the conditions a radiation oncologist:
Cancer of lung, head & neck, prostate, and breast are effectively treated with radiation therapy. Lung cancer radiation therapy uses powerful X-rays to kill cancer cells or to stop them from growing. Radiation can also be used before lung cancer surgery to reduce the size of the tumor or after surgery to kill the cancer cells in the lungs.
You must see an oncologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms:
If you have any symptoms that do not go away or get severe, you must see a doctor to find out what is causing them. If the symptoms are not due to cancer, the doctor can help find out the cause. Cancer symptoms depend on a number of factors like the location of cancer, the size of cancer, and how it affects the adjacent organs.
Dr Kaan Oysul is available from Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm. The doctor is not available on Sunday.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Kaan Oysul perform is given below:
Proton Beam Therapy is the latest form of radiation therapy. This uses a high-energy proton beam for cancer treatment. It is a kind of particle therapy that offers targeted treatment, unlike any other radiation treatment. Proton Beam Therapy is effective for the treatment of cancers like skull base tumors, pediatric cancers, brain tumors, and prostate cancers.. CyberKnife is a non-invasive option for the treatment of both cancerous and non-cancerous tumours. The treatment delivers beams of high-energy radiation to the tumour with high accuracy and offers new hope to patients worldwide. It is used for the treatment of different types of cancer in the body, including the Liver, Pancreas, Kidney, Prostate, Lung, Brain, and Spine.
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Radiation oncologists use the therapeutic properties of radiation to treat cancer. They understand cancer as a disease, its cause, and patterns of spread. Radiation oncologists also determine how radiation can fit in the general scheme of treatment. 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.
Your primary physician might refer you to a radiation oncologist if they find that you show some signs and symptoms related to cancer. The radiation oncologist will evaluate your condition completely to know the condition you are suffering from. Below listed conditions need to be discussed with a radiation oncologist:
You need to see a radiation oncologist if you have the below-listed symptoms: :
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