Oncologist ·
Fortis Hospital , Noida, India
28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Radiation oncologists are highly trained doctors who specialize in treating cancer through high-intensity photon beams or X-rays. These radiations kill cancer cells. Radiation oncologists coordinate with other doctors to design the complete treatment plan. 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.
If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to an oncologist:
Symptoms of cancer depend on the location of the cancer, its size, and the extent it affects adjacent organs and tissues. If a cancer has spread, symptoms might appear in different parts of your body.
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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 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 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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