Your Notifications
All done, no notifications
15 Years of experience
Speaks: 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. Some of the conditions the radiation oncologist Nirasha Chiranjan treats are:
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.
If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to an oncologist:
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 Nirasha Chiranjan 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 Nirasha Chiranjan 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.. CyberKnifie is another powerful radiation therapy used for cancer treatment. It is a lightweight linear accelerator placed on a robotic arm. Real-time images allow patient movement tracking with high accuracy. The CyberKnife also uses real-time X-rays to find the exact position of the lesion during treatment.
Nuclear Medicine Physician
Istanbul, Turkey
17 Years of experience
USD 300 USD 250 for video consultation
Book an Appointment
Radiation Oncologist
Delhi, India
20 Years of experience
USD 33 USD 28 for video consultation
Book an Appointment
Radiation Oncologist
Ghaziabad, India
19 Years of experience
USD 33 USD 28 for video consultation
Book an Appointment
Radiation Oncologist
Noida, India
22 Years of experience
USD 50 USD 42 for video consultation
Book an AppointmentShare Your Experience about Dr. Nirasha Chiranjan
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 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 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: :