Oncologist ·
Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales , Wales, United Kingdom
68 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: 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 Roger Taylor treats are:
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 various symptoms, but most of these symptoms are often caused by other diseases, benign tumors, or other problems. In case you have symptoms that do not go away, see your doctor so that problems could be detected and treatment can be planned.
Dr Roger Taylor is available from Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm. The doctor is not available on Sunday.
The below-listed popular procedures that Dr. Roger Taylor performs are:
Proton therapy or proton beam therapy is the most advanced form of radiation therapy which can destroy cancer cells. Doctors may either use proton therapy alone or may use it with chemotherapy, x-ray radiation therapy, surgery, and/or immunotherapy. It painlessly focuses radiation through the skin.. CyberKnife is a non-invasive option for the treatment of both cancerous and non-cancerous tumours. The treatment delivers beams of high-energy radiation to the tumour with high accuracy and offers new hope to patients worldwide. It is used for the treatment of different types of cancer in the body, including the Liver, Pancreas, Kidney, Prostate, Lung, Brain, and Spine.
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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.
Below-listed diagnostic tests are required before and during a consultation with a radiation oncologist:
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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