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Dr. Anna Kirby

, United Kingdom, London

Oncologist • 27 years experience

English Spanish
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Dr. Anna Kirby is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Cancer Centre London.

Association and Memberships Dr. Anna Kirby is part of:

  • She undertook research into breast radiotherapy as part of an MD programme at The Royal Marsden and The Institute of Cancer Research between 2007 and 2009,
  • Her publications have addressed methods of improving the accuracy of breast radiotherapy delivery. Her current research interests include the development of heart-sparing breast radiotherapy techniques.

Qualifications :

  • BA(Hons),
  • MB BChir,
  • MA,
  • MRCP,
  • FRCR,
  • MD(Rcs)

Hospital Address :

Cancer Centre London, Parkside, London, UK

What is the medical expertise of Dr Anna Kirby?

  • Dr Anna Kirby is a seasoned oncologist with expertise in radiotherapy for breast cancer. She has 13+ years of experience in heart-sparing radiotherapy, volumetric-modulated arc therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy for oligometastatic disease, and using proton therapy for treating breast cancer.
  • She is a part of the RCR Professional Support and Standards Board and also serves as an examiner for the UK Royal College of Radiologists(RCR). Dr Kirby is also a member of the Royal College of Physicians and a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists.
  • Over the course of her career, She has published her research in prestigious scientific journals. Some of her notable publications include:
    1. Holt F, Probert J, Darby S, Haviland JS, Coles CE, Kirby AM, et al. Proton Beam Therapy for Early Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Clinical Outcomes. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2023 Mar 1:S0360-3016(23)00168-2.
    2. Kirby AM, Coles CE, Yarnold JR. Target volume definition for external beam partial breast radiotherapy: clinical, pathological and technical studies informing current approaches. Radiother Oncol. 2010 Mar;94(3):255-63.
    3. Kirby AM, Evans PM, Donovan EM, Convery HM, Haviland JS, Yarnold JR. Prone versus supine positioning for whole and partial-breast radiotherapy: a comparison of non-target tissue dosimetry. Radiother Oncol. 2010 Aug;96(2):178-84.
Dr. Charles Lowdell

, United Kingdom, London

Oncologist • 46 years experience

English
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Dr. Charles Lowdell is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Cancer Centre London.

Association and Memberships Dr. Charles Lowdell is part of:

  • He has been a member of the external Advisory group reviewing lung cancer and gastro-intestinal cancer for Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham and has chaired the same group for breast cancer

Qualifications :

  • BSc
  • LRCP
  • MRCS
  • MBBS
  • FRCP
  • FRCR

Hospital Address :

Cancer Centre London, Parkside, London, UK

Dr. Amit Bahl

, United Kingdom, Wales

Oncologist

English
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Dr. Amit Bahl is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales.

Association and Memberships Dr. Amit Bahl is part of:

  • Executive Committee member of British Uro-oncology Group
  • Member of NCRI

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DNB
  • FRCP
  • FRCR
  • FFRRCSI

Hospital Address :

Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales, Spooner Close, Coedkernew, Marshfield, Newport, UK

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Dr. Banu Atalar

, Turkey, Istanbul

Oncologist • 15 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Banu Atalar is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Banu Atalar is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Radiation Oncology Association
  • European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO)
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  • International Affairs Advisory Group Member
  • IASLC (International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer)
  • RCN (Rare Cancer Network)

Qualifications :

  • 2004 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Radiation Oncology
  • 1999 Istanbul University

Hospital Address :

Dar

What is the medical expertise of Dr Banu Atalar?

  • An esteemed radiation oncologist, Dr Banu Atalar has 15 years of experience. Her areas of expertise include cyberknife surgery, stereotactic radiotherapy, proton therapy, adaptive stereotactic radiotherapy with MR-Linac and intensity-modulated radiotherapy(IMRT).
  • Professionally, Dr Atalar is a member of leading radiation oncology organizations such as the Turkish Medical Association, the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the International Affairs Advisory Group Member(ASCO), the Turkish Radiation Oncology Association and the Rare Cancer Network(RCN).
  • Over the course of her career, Dr Atalar has published her research in many journals. Some of her high-impact research papers are:
    1. Brachytherapy in Inoperable Cervical Cancer. Turk J Oncol 2017;32 (Supp1): 101-106 Poyraz D, Aydın G, Atalar B, Özyar E.
    2. Robotic radiosurgery of head and neck paragangliomas: a single institution experience. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol. 2017 May 24. Tosun İ, Atalar B, Şahin B, Güngör G, Aydin G, Yapici B, Özyar E.
    3. Comparison of 3D Conformal Arc and VMAT SBRT Plans Created According to Dose Limitations of Lung Cancer SBRT Applications in accordance with RTOG 0915 Protocol. ACU Health Bil Journal 2017(3):146-149 Initial B, Güngör G, Aydın G, Uluer M, Karademir M, Yapıcı B, Şahin B, Atalar B, Özyar E.
  • In September 2018, she was bestowed with the " International Mentorship Award" by the IASLC.
Dr. Jedzada Maneechavakajorn

, Thailand, Bangkok

Oncologist • 25 years experience

Thai English
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Dr. Jedzada Maneechavakajorn is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Jedzada Maneechavakajorn is part of:

  • Committee Member of Thai society of Clinical Oncology

Qualifications :

  • M.D.Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Siriraj Hospital, Thailand

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

What is the medical expertise of Dr Jedzada Maneechavakajorn?

  • With 25 years of experience, Dr Jedzada Maneechavakajorn is a leading radiation oncologist specializing in image-guided radiotherapy, intensity modulated radiotherapy, and stereotactic radiotherapy.
  • He can provide treatments for conditions like liver cancer, cervical cancer, blood cancer, breast cancer and lung cancer.
  • He holds a Diploma of the Thai Board of Internal Medicine(Oncology). Dr Jedzada is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of Thailand and serves as the Committee member of the Thai Society of Clinical Oncology.
  • Throughout his career, Dr Maneechavakajorn has published several research papers. These include:
    1. Phase II study of paclitaxel and carboplatin for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. Lung Cancer. 1999 Dec;26(3):175-85.
    2. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the efficacy of a combination of olanzapine, ondansetron and dexamethasone for prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients receiving doxorubicin plus cyclophosphamide. Ann Palliat Med. 2019 Sep;8(4):372-380.
    3. Quality of life, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General. J Med Assoc Thai. 2001 Oct;84(10):1430-42.
Dr. Baki Tarakci

, Turkey, Samsun

Oncologist • 24 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Baki Tarakci is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Samsun Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Faculty of Medicine and year where he graduated : Dokuz Eylul Faculty of Medicine 1996
  • Department and Year of Specialization Education : Ondokuz May University Faculty of Medicine 2005 Professional

Hospital Address :

Yenimahalle Mahallesi, Medicana International Samsun, ?ehit Mesut Birinci Caddesi, Canik/Samsun, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Baki Tarakci?

  • Dr Baki Tarakci has 24 years of experience as a radiation oncologist with expertise in intensity modulated radiotherapy and other advanced radiation therapy techniques for a range of cancers such as colon, breast, gynecological and lung cancer.
Dr. Nirasha Chiranjan

, South Africa, Johannesburg

Oncologist • 15 years experience

English
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Dr. Nirasha Chiranjan is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in South Africa. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Lenasia, South Africa. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nirasha Chiranjan is part of:

  • Fellow of the College of Radiation Oncologists

Qualifications :

  • FC Rad Onc (SA),
  • MBChB

Hospital Address :

Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital, K43, Klipspruit West, Lenasia, South Africa

What is the medical expertise of Dr Nirasha Chiranjan?

  • Dr Nirasha Chiranjan is a highly-skilled radiation oncologist with more than 15 years of experience.
  • She is an expert in external beam radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, brachytherapy, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy.
  • She completed her MBChB from the University of Cape Town.
Dr. Bernard Donde

, South Africa, Cape Town

Oncologist • 30 years experience

English
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Dr. Bernard Donde is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in South Africa. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Cape Town, South Africa. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Life Kingsbury Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bernard Donde is part of:

  • Member of the Human Research Ethics Committee at the University of the Witwatersrand. He joined the DMO team in 2009.

Qualifications :

  • MBBCh. at the University of the Witwatersrand in 1980, Prof Donde graduated with his M. Med. Rad(T) Radiation Oncology from the same institution, in 1989

Hospital Address :

Life Kingsbury Hospital, Wilderness Road, Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa

What is the medical expertise of Dr Bernard Donde?

  • Dr Bernard Donde is an eminent radiation oncologist with more than 20 years of experience in treating various cancers.
  • Dr Donde has over 50 publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals. Some of these include:
    1. Consensus study on the health system and patient-related barriers for lung cancer management in South Africa.
    2. Endobronchial brachytherapy for metastasis from extrapulmonary malignancies as an effective treatment for palliation of symptoms.
Dr. Harsha Doddihal

, India, Bangalore

Oncologist • 23 years experience

English Hindi
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Dr. Harsha Doddihal is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangalore, India. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - MGM Medical College, Mumbai, 2001
  • MD - Radiotherapy - Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 2006
  • Board Certified in Radiation Oncology - Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai University.

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital, Sahyadri Layout, Panduranga Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Dr. MD Bulent Kucukpilakci

, Turkey, Ankara

Oncologist • 21 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. MD Bulent Kucukpilakci is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Ankara Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. MD Bulent Kucukpilakci is part of:

  • Turkish Radiation Oncology Association
  • Ankara Darüssafaka Alumni Association

Qualifications :

  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine - Residency, 1994 - 1997 , Samsun/Turkey
  • Gazi University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Training, 1982 - 1988 , Ankara/Turkey

Hospital Address :

Balgat Mah., Memorial Hospital Ankara, Mevlana Blv. & 1422. Sok., ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

Dr. Dogan Ozcan

, Turkey, Istanbul

Oncologist • 21 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Dogan Ozcan is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Dogan Ozcan is part of:

  • Turkish Radiation Oncology Association

Qualifications :

  • Anadolu University. Faculty of Medicine, 1985-1991
  • Sisli Etfal EAH Radiation Oncology Clinic, 1998-2003

Hospital Address :

Bah

Dr. Russell Banner

, United Kingdom, Wales

Oncologist • 22 years experience

English Welsh
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Dr. Russell Banner is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales.

Certifications :

  • He trained as a junior doctor in London and became convinced of a career in Clinical Oncology after working for 6 months in the Royal Marsden Hospital.
  • He started his speciality training in Canterbury in 2007 and then transferred to complete his training in South Wales gaining Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists in 2010. He undertook an Advanced Radiotherapy Clinical Research Fellowship at Velindre Cancer Centre in 201.

Qualifications :

  • His undergraduate training was at Christs College, Cambridge and then at Guys, Kings and St. Thomas Medical School in London, qualifying in 2002.

Hospital Address :

Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales, Spooner Close, Coedkernew, Marshfield, Newport, UK

Dr. Roger Taylor

, United Kingdom, Wales

Oncologist • 68 years experience

English
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Dr. Roger Taylor is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales.

Association and Memberships Dr. Roger Taylor is part of:

  • Oncology Vice-President, Royal College of Radiologists 2014-2016
  • Childrens Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG)

Certifications :

  • Trained in Medicine at University College, Oxford and St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College. His oncology training was at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Royal London Hospital and Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.

Qualifications :

  • Medical Graduate

Hospital Address :

Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales, Spooner Close, Coedkernew, Marshfield, Newport, UK

Dr. Nimit Goyal

, United Kingdom, Wales

Oncologist • 19 years experience

English
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Dr. Nimit Goyal is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nimit Goyal is part of:

  • General Medical Council
  • BSIR (British Society of Interventional Radiology)
  • CIRSE (Cardiovascular and Intervention Radiology Society of Europe)

Certifications :

  • Nimit completed his radiology training in South Wales Radiology Training Scheme during which he undertook training in all aspects of radiology and developed a special interest in Intervention Radiology. He gained further specialist experience in intervention radiology by doing a fellowship at the Royal Free Hospital in London.

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor

Hospital Address :

Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales, Spooner Close, Coedkernew, Marshfield, Newport, UK

Dr. Chris Herbert

, United Kingdom, Wales

Oncologist • 9 years experience

English
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Dr. Chris Herbert is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over 9 Years of experience and is associated with Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales.

Association and Memberships Dr. Chris Herbert is part of:

  • Fellow of Royal college of Radiologists

Certifications :

  • He trained in Clinical Oncology in Bristol and completed his oncology training as a clinical research fellow at the British Columbia Cancer Agency in Vancouver, Canada, where he specialised in stereotactic radiosurgery and he treatment of benign and malignant adult brain tumours

Qualifications :

  • Dr Chris Herbert qualified in medicine at Birmingham University in 2000.

Hospital Address :

Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales, Spooner Close, Coedkernew, Marshfield, Newport, UK

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Which are some of the procedures performed by Radiation Oncologists?
Which are some of the conditions treated by Radiation Oncologist?

Most common conditions performed by radiation oncologists are:

  • Functional Abnormalities and Small Tumors of the Brain
  • Gastrointestinal Cancers
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Lung Tumours
  • Eye Cancer
  • Prostate Tumours
  • Pancreas Tumours
  • Kidney Tumours
  • Head and Neck Cancers
  • Cancers near the Brain and Spinal Cord
  • Liver Tumours
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Spine Tumours
  • Lung Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Head And Neck Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Tumours
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Abnormalities in the Brain
  • Tumors
Who is a Radiation Oncologist?

A radiation oncologist is a specialist doctor who uses ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancer. Radiation oncology is one of the 3 primary specialties, including medical and surgical oncology, involved in the treatment of cancer. Also, radiation could be given either alone or together with chemotherapy and/or surgery. It can also be used palliatively, to provide relief in patients with incurable cancers.

A radiation oncologist might also use radiation for the treatment of some benign diseases, such as benign tumors. In some countries, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are performed by a single oncologist called a "clinical oncologist". Radiation oncologists work closely with other doctors such as interventional radiologists, surgical oncologists, internal medicine subspecialists, medical oncologists, and medical physicists as part of the multi-disciplinary cancer team.

Radiation oncologists have four years of oncology-specific training, and oncologists who provide chemotherapy have 2 years of additional training in cancer care while doing fellowship after internal medicine residency. A radiation oncologist works very closely with surgeons, medical oncologists, and other doctors to find the most appropriate course of treatment for cancer.

What are the qualifications of a Radiation Oncologist?

Radiotherapy training focuses on the treatment of solid tumors in terms of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and palliative care in most states. A person needs to complete five and half years of MBBS course which also includes in-service comprehensive training and a university-level exam.

After completing MBBS interested candidate who wants to join the profession as Radiation Oncologist needs to undergo a post-graduation course in oncology like MD (Radiotherapy) or MD (Oncology) followed by DM (Medical Oncology). MD Radiation oncology specialists are the most proficient oncologists providing radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

What conditions do Radiation oncologists treat?

A radiation oncologist can treat a wide variety of conditions listed below:

  • Bone cancer
  • Brain tumor
  • Breast cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Head and neck cancers
  • Leukemia
  • Prostate Tumours
  • Pancreas Tumours
  • Kidney Tumours
  • Gastrointestinal Cancers
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Lung Tumours
  • Liver Tumours
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Spine Tumours
  • Eye Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Brain Cancer
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Rectal Cancer
What diagnostic tests are required by Radiation oncologists?

Diagnostic tests are used to detect cancer in its initial stages, and a person shows no symptoms. This process is called early detection and cancer screening tests. These can sometimes help find whether a tumor would become cancer.

Some common diagnostic tests ordered by a radiation oncologist are:

  • Computed tomography (CT) scan
  • X-rays or other radiographic tests
  • Mammography
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
  • Breast MRI
  • Nuclear medicine scans (such as PET scans, bone scans, Thyroid scans, gallium scans, MUGA scans)
  • Ultrasound
When should you visit a Radiation Oncologist?

Radiation oncologists treat different kinds of cancer. If you are diagnosed with any of the following conditions, you need to see a radiation oncologist. You should see an oncologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms:

  • Weight changes, or unintended loss or gain
  • Changes in bowel/bladder habits
  • Lump or area of thickening
  • Persistent cough, trouble breathing
  • Skin changes like yellowing, redness or darkening of the skin
  • Sores that are not healing, or changes in existing moles
  • Fatigue
  • Breast changes
What can you expect from your first visit with a Radiation Oncologist?

During your first visit, a radiation oncologist will review your all medical records and x-rays, and carry out a physical exam. The oncologist doctor will talk about their findings and will decide what treatment plan would be best for you.

You may expect to have radiation treatments five days a week for about 6-7 weeks. Each visit lasts for 10 to 30 minutes, but you may be given radiation for 1-2 minutes per session. Many small doses are given to help protect the healthy cells in the area being treated, and the two-day break from treatment allows normal cells to recover. The radiation oncologist will review your condition every week to see how your body is acting to the treatment.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Radiation Oncologist?

A radiation oncologist can perform a number of procedures as listed below:

  • Cyberknife, X-knife, Gammaknife
  • Proton therapy
  • Radiation therapy
  • Brachytherapy
  • Internal modulated radiation therapy
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery
  • Proton therapy
  • Radioactive iodine therapy
  • 3D conformal radiation
  • Adaptive radiation therapy
  • Radionucleotide therapy

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Who is a Radiation Oncologist?

A radiation oncologist is a specialist doctor who uses ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancer. Radiation oncology is one of the 3 primary specialties, including medical and surgical oncology, involved in the treatment of cancer. Also, radiation could be given either alone or together with chemotherapy and/or surgery. It can also be used palliatively, to provide relief in patients with incurable cancers.

A radiation oncologist might also use radiation for the treatment of some benign diseases, such as benign tumors. In some countries, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are performed by a single oncologist called a "clinical oncologist". Radiation oncologists work closely with other doctors such as interventional radiologists, surgical oncologists, internal medicine subspecialists, medical oncologists, and medical physicists as part of the multi-disciplinary cancer team.

Radiation oncologists have four years of oncology-specific training, and oncologists who provide chemotherapy have 2 years of additional training in cancer care while doing fellowship after internal medicine residency. A radiation oncologist works very closely with surgeons, medical oncologists, and other doctors to find the most appropriate course of treatment for cancer.

What are the qualifications of a Radiation Oncologist?

Radiotherapy training focuses on the treatment of solid tumors in terms of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and palliative care in most states. A person needs to complete five and half years of MBBS course which also includes in-service comprehensive training and a university-level exam.

After completing MBBS interested candidate who wants to join the profession as Radiation Oncologist needs to undergo a post-graduation course in oncology like MD (Radiotherapy) or MD (Oncology) followed by DM (Medical Oncology). MD Radiation oncology specialists are the most proficient oncologists providing radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

What conditions do Radiation oncologists treat?

A radiation oncologist can treat a wide variety of conditions listed below:

  • Bone cancer
  • Brain tumor
  • Breast cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Head and neck cancers
  • Leukemia
  • Prostate Tumours
  • Pancreas Tumours
  • Kidney Tumours
  • Gastrointestinal Cancers
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Lung Tumours
  • Liver Tumours
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Spine Tumours
  • Eye Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Brain Cancer
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Rectal Cancer
What diagnostic tests are required by Radiation oncologists?

Diagnostic tests are used to detect cancer in its initial stages, and a person shows no symptoms. This process is called early detection and cancer screening tests. These can sometimes help find whether a tumor would become cancer.

Some common diagnostic tests ordered by a radiation oncologist are:

  • Computed tomography (CT) scan
  • X-rays or other radiographic tests
  • Mammography
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
  • Breast MRI
  • Nuclear medicine scans (such as PET scans, bone scans, Thyroid scans, gallium scans, MUGA scans)
  • Ultrasound
When should you visit a Radiation Oncologist?

Radiation oncologists treat different kinds of cancer. If you are diagnosed with any of the following conditions, you need to see a radiation oncologist. You should see an oncologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms:

  • Weight changes, or unintended loss or gain
  • Changes in bowel/bladder habits
  • Lump or area of thickening
  • Persistent cough, trouble breathing
  • Skin changes like yellowing, redness or darkening of the skin
  • Sores that are not healing, or changes in existing moles
  • Fatigue
  • Breast changes
What can you expect from your first visit with a Radiation Oncologist?

During your first visit, a radiation oncologist will review your all medical records and x-rays, and carry out a physical exam. The oncologist doctor will talk about their findings and will decide what treatment plan would be best for you.

You may expect to have radiation treatments five days a week for about 6-7 weeks. Each visit lasts for 10 to 30 minutes, but you may be given radiation for 1-2 minutes per session. Many small doses are given to help protect the healthy cells in the area being treated, and the two-day break from treatment allows normal cells to recover. The radiation oncologist will review your condition every week to see how your body is acting to the treatment.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Radiation Oncologist?

A radiation oncologist can perform a number of procedures as listed below:

  • Cyberknife, X-knife, Gammaknife
  • Proton therapy
  • Radiation therapy
  • Brachytherapy
  • Internal modulated radiation therapy
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery
  • Proton therapy
  • Radioactive iodine therapy
  • 3D conformal radiation
  • Adaptive radiation therapy
  • Radionucleotide therapy

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About Radiation Oncologist

A radiation oncologist is a physician who specializes in the controlled use of ionizing radiation for the treatment of cancer. Radiation oncology is a branch of oncology, which is often used in combination with the other two branches of medical oncology and surgical oncology to treat a cancer patient.

A radiation oncologist works alongside medical oncologist, surgical oncologist, radiologists, interventional radiologists, internal medicine specialists as well as physicists who form a part of multidisciplinary cancer team at the hospital. The team, based on the patient’s clinical status, develop a comprehensive treatment plan. A radiation oncologist determines the dosage and delivery method of radiation therapy to be given to the patient as per the current clinical status and medical history.

Procedures Performed

Based on the area of specialization, a radiation oncologist offers procedure not limited to the following:

  • Brachytherapy
  • Internal modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery
  • Stereotactic body radiotherapy (Cyberknife, Gammaknife, X-knife)
  • Proton therapy
  • Radiation therapy
  • 3D conformal radiation
  • Adaptive radiation therapy (ART)
  • Proton therapy
  • Radioactive iodine therapy
  • Radionucleotide therapy

Top Radiation Oncologists

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Rajendra KumarFortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
Dr. Necla DemirMedicana Sivas Hospital, Sivas
Dr. Emel Ceylan GunayLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Dr. Kirti Ranjan MohantyStar Hospitals, Hyderabad
Dr. Nuran BeseAcibadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Aysen AydinMedicana Konya Hospital, Konya
Dr. Subodh Chandra PandeArtemis Health Institute , Gurugram
Dr. Nirasha ChiranjanLenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital, Johannesburg

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