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Radiation Oncologist
Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta , Bangalore, India10 Years of experience
Speaks: 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 M Vinay Ural treats are:
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.
If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to an oncologist:
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.
Dr M Vinay Ural works between 11 and 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. The doctor does not work on Sunday.
Dr M Vinay Ural performs a number of popular procedures listed below:
Proton therapy is a type of radiation therapy that uses high-energy beams to treat cancer. It has been used with X-rays to treat cancer and noncancerous tumors. Proton therapy uses energy from positively charged particles known as protons. This therapy is also effective in treating several kinds of cancer. . 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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A radiation oncologist is a doctor who uses radiation for the treatment of cancer. Radiation oncologists may use radiation to treat certain benign diseases like benign (non-cancerous) tumors. Radiation oncologists also work with other physicians like surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, medicine subspecialists, and are a part of the cancer team. Radiation oncologists also spend much time planning and performing radiation procedures. Planning plays a significant role in cancer treatment, as radiation has become more targeted. Radiation oncologists remain in touch with cancer patients post-treatment to keep a track of recovery.
Below-listed diagnostic tests are required before and during a consultation with a radiation oncologist:
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: :