Oncologist ·
Apollo Hospitals , Hyderabad, India
23 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Telugu , English
A radiation oncologist is a specialist doctor who uses ionizing radiation for the treatment of cancer. A radiation oncologist might also use radiation to cure some benign diseases like benign tumors. These oncologists work closely with other doctors to plan the treatment of cancer patients. The conditions that radiation oncologist Kausik Bhattacharya treats are listed below:
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.
You must see an oncologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms:
Cancer can cause various symptoms, but most of these symptoms are often caused by other diseases, benign tumors, or other problems. In case you have symptoms that do not go away, see your doctor so that problems could be detected and treatment can be planned.
If you wish to see Dr Kausik Bhattacharya, you can reach his clinic/hospital between 11 and 5 pm. The doctor does not work on Sunday.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Kausik Bhattacharya 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 high-dose radiation delivered to the cancerous prostate tumours. The radiation used also referred to as Stereoactic Body Radiation Therapy and is usually recommended for men with risk prostate cancer. CyberKnife is more efficient than conventional radiation therapy.
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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.
Below-listed diagnostic tests are required before and during a consultation with a radiation oncologist:
A mammogram is an x-ray image of the breast and is used to detect breast cancer in women who show no signs and symptoms of cancer. It is also used if a lump is found in the breast. Mammography includes minimal radiation exposure.
Radiation oncologists are responsible for treating different types of cancer. If a person has been diagnosed with any of the following conditions, they should see a radiation oncologist:
You need to see a radiation oncologist if you have the below-listed symptoms: :
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