Oncologist ·
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital , Delhi, India
43 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: 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. Some of the conditions the radiation oncologist S Hukku 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:
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.
If you wish to see Dr S Hukku, you can reach his clinic/hospital between 11 and 5 pm. The doctor does not work on Sunday.
The below-listed popular procedures that Dr. S Hukku performs are:
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. . 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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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:
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 treat various types of cancer. They evaluate the condition of an individual to know the treatment required. If a person has been found to be suffering from any of the following conditions, they must consult a radiation oncologist:
You need to see a radiation oncologist if you have the below-listed symptoms: :
Dr. Shagufta Parveen is a Clinical researcher and medical writer with expertise in clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. She holds a B.Pharm and Doctor of Pharmacy (Post-Baccalaureate) degree from Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad.
During her clinical stint at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, she gained hands-on experience in the Clinical Pharmacology Department. Combining scientific knowledge with strong medical writing skills, Dr. Shagufta develops evidence-based healthcare content, treatment guides, and patient education resources.
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