Dr. Rajender Kumar

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 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 are some tests that a radiation oncologist may recommend for the diagnosis of cancer:

• Cancer Screening
• Physical exam
• Blood Tests
• Computed tomography (CT) scan
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• X-Ray

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.

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:

1. Liver cancer
2. Breast cancer
3. Bone cancer
4. Lung cancer
5. Lymphoma
6. Colon cancer
7. Brain cancer
8. Pancreatic cancer

You need to see a radiation oncologist if you have the below-listed symptoms: :

1. Difficulty swallowing
2. Skin changes
3. Oral changes
4. Breast changes: Lump or firm feeling in the breast
5. Trouble urinating, blood in the urine, and pain when urinating
6. Changes in bathroom habits
7. Bloating
8. Chronic coughing
9. Bowel changes: Changes in bowel habits, blood in the stools
10. Abnormal periods or pelvic pain