Oncologist ·
Life Kingsbury Hospital , Cape Town, South Africa
48 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: 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. Some of the conditions the radiation oncologist Koos Bouwer treats are:
An oncologist may use radiation therapy for the treatment of lung, head & neck, prostate, and breast cancer. Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses a high-energy beam to kill cancer cells, The radiation treatment procedure is usually painless, but it might cause some skin discomfort. Radiation therapy is often used after surgery.
If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to an oncologist:
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.
You can reach Dr Koos Bouwer from 11 am to 5 pm on Monday to Saturday. He does not see patients on Sunday.
Dr Koos Bouwer performs a number of popular procedures listed 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 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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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.
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.
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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Last Reviewed - June 2026
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