Oncologist ·
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Arabic , English
Dr. Tarek Dufan is a distinguished Radiation Oncologist. He holds multiple degrees to his credit including MD, MSc, FRCPC, Director of Radiation Oncology and Medical Imaging. He has achieved US Board Certification and Canadian Board Certification in Radiation Oncology. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Canada. He has a fellowship degree in anatomy and cell biology from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada and a Master’s degree from the UK. Earlier in his career, Dr. Dufan was working as a Cancer Liaison Physician at Sanford Bismarck Health Center, North Dakota, USA. He also worked as Medical Director at Bismarck Cancer Center, North Dakota, USA, at Bismarck Cancer Center as a Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist at Bismarck Cancer Center, Sanford Bismarck Health Center and CHI St. Alexius Health Center, North Dakota, USA.
Dr. Dufan is an active member of the American Society of Brachytherapy, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American College of Radiology, and American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.
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 Tarek Dufan treats are:
An oncologist may use radiation therapy for the treatment of lung, head & neck, prostate, and breast cancer. Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses a high-energy beam to kill cancer cells, The radiation treatment procedure is usually painless, but it might cause some skin discomfort. Radiation therapy is often used after surgery.
Below are some symptoms of cancer which should be discussed an oncologist for proper diagnosis of the condition.:
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.
Dr Tarek Dufan works between 11 and 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. The doctor does not work on Sunday.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Tarek Dufan 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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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 evaluate the nature of cancer and use a wide spectrum of treatment techniques, such as hyperthermia, external beam radiotherapy, and radioactive implantations. They monitor the overall health of cancer patients and suggest and establish long-term relationships with patients post-treatment.
For the evaluation of your condition, you have to get certain tests done which may include the following:
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.
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:
You need to see a radiation oncologist if you have the below-listed symptoms: :
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