Oncologist ·
Saudi German Hospital , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
35 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English , Danish
Specialises in:
Dr. Rajeev Kaushal is a renowned Oncologist with an experience of over two decades. He is a UK & European Board-certified Radiation Oncologist, Specialist Registration GMC UK, Fellow Palliative Medicine, Australia. He has worked across the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Asia, and Australasia. Currently, his Radiation Oncology practice is based at GICC ( Gulf International Cancer Centre) Abu Dhabi. He holds MB.MD.CCST (UK) to his name.
Dr. Kaushal has a specific sub-specialist interest in diagnosing and treating Breast and Prostate cancer and has managed thousands of patients with Prostate & Breast cancer with a particular interest in IMRT & IGRT. He offers services like comprehensive and holistic treatment for Oncology patients through Multi-Disciplinary Team ( MDT) of Onco-Surgeons, Medical and Radiation Oncologist, Radiologists, Pathologists, and trained Oncology Nurses. He treats a wide range of cancers, namely, breast cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical and uterus cancer.
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. Listed below are some of the conditions that radiation oncologist Rajeev Kaushal treats:
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.
Some of the common symptoms of cancer are listed below. If you have any of these symptoms, consult 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.
You can reach Dr Rajeev Kaushal from 11 am to 5 pm on Monday to Saturday. He does not see patients on Sunday.
The below-listed popular procedures that Dr. Rajeev Kaushal performs are:
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.
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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.
The tests required before and during the consultation by a radiation oncologist are listed below:
Mammography is the most preferred test for breast cancer. A mammogram is an X-ray image of the breast. Doctors often use a mammogram to find the early signs of breast cancer. For early detection, regular mammograms are suggested.
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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