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Dr. Tarek Dufan

Oncologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Tarek Dufan is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with American Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tarek Dufan is part of:

  • American Society of Brachytherapy
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American College of Radiology
  • American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.

Certifications :

  • US Board Certification in Radiation Oncology (2011)
  • Canadian Board Certification in Radiation Oncology (2009)
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Canada.
  • Fellowship Degree in anatomy and cell biology from university of Saskatchewan Canada
  • Master degree from UK
  • Basic medical training from Al-Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya in 1999

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • Msc
  • FRCPC

Hospital Address :

American Hospital 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mehmet Ufuk Abacioglu

Oncologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

31 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mehmet Ufuk Abacioglu is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul Turkey, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Ufuk Abacioglu is part of:

  • Turkish Radiation Oncology Association Board Member-Secretary General 2009-2010, Board Member 2011-2012
  • European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)
  • Radiation Oncology Group
  • Turkish Oncology Group TOG-Central Nervous System Working Group Chair 2007-2010
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
  • Turkish Lung Cancer Association (TAKD)
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  • Executive Board Member of the European Association of Neurooncology (EANO) 2010-2014

Qualifications :

  • 1997 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Radiation Oncology
  • 1993 Istanbul University

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, Acbadem Hastanesi - Altunizade, Yurtcan Soka,

Dr. Susan Lalondrelle

Radiation oncologist

, London, United Kingdom

21 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Susan Lalondrelle is a specialized Medical Oncologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Cancer Centre London.

Certifications :

  • Trained in clinical oncology in London

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • FRCR
  • MRCP
  • BM BSc

Hospital Address :

Cancer Centre London, Parkside, London, UK

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Dr. Belliappa

Oncologist

, Bangalore, India

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr. Belliappa is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangalore, India. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with HCG Kalinga Rao Road.

Association and Memberships Dr. Belliappa is part of:

  • Karnataka Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - DR .B.R.AMBEDKAR MEDICAL COLLEGE, 1987
  • MD - General Medicine - DR .B.R.AMBEDKAR MEDICAL COLLEGE, 1992
  • DNB - Radiotherapy - DNB board, New Delhi, 1998

Hospital Address :

HCG Hospital, 2nd Cross Road, KHB Block Koramangala, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Abhishek Gulia

Oncologist

, Noida, India

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Abhishek Gulia is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in DelhiNCR, India. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Jaypee Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Abhishek Gulia is part of:

  • Association of Radiation Oncologists of India
  • Indian Brachytherapy Association (IBA)
  • Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology (ISNO)
  • Indian College of Radiation Oncology (ICRO)
  • Indian Musculoskeletal Oncology Society

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - (Gold Medalist)
  • M.D. (PGI, Chandigarh)
  • Fellowship in Advanced Radiation Technology (SRS/SBRT, CCU, Lisbon, Europe)
  • Post Graduate Diploma Clinical Research
  • Fellowship in Advanced Radiation Techniques (SBRT/SD-IGRT) and Extreme Hypofractionation Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown(CCU), Lisbon, Portugal, Europe-2018
  • AROI fellowship, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai-2016

Hospital Address :

Jaypee Hospital Parking Lot, Noida-Greater Noida Expy, Goberdhanpur, Sector 128, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Piyusha Kulshrestha

Oncologist

, Noida, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Piyusha Kulshrestha is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Metro Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Piyusha Kulshrestha is part of:

  • Member Association of Radiation Oncologist of India
  • Member Association of Radiation Oncologist of India North Zone
  • Member Association of Radiation Oncologist Palliative care India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - NSCB Medical college Jabalpur 1997
  • MD - BHU Varansi 2000
  • DIPLOMA IN Pain & Palliative care

Hospital Address :

Metro Hospital & Heart Institute, Buddh Vihar, Block X, Sector 12, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Mathangi J

Oncologist

, Bangalore, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Kannada ,Hindi , Tamil , Telugu

 


Dr. Mathangi J is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangalore, India. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mathangi J is part of:

  • European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO)
  • American Society for Therapeutic Oncology (ASTRO)
  • Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
  • European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Stanley Medical College & Hospital , Chennai, 1998
  • DNB - Radiotherapy - Apollo Cancer speciality hospital, Chennai, 2009

Hospital Address :

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Sunkalpalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Mirza Athar Ali

Oncologist

, Hyderabad, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Mirza Athar Ali is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with American Oncology Institute.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mirza Athar Ali is part of:

  • Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI) Member
  • Association of Medical Physicists of India (AMPI) Members
  • Karnataka Medical Council
  • Rajasthan Medical Council
  • Andhra Pradesh Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Govt. Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka, 2004
  • MD (Radiation Oncology) - Sardar Patel Medical College, 2009
  • Professional Diploma in Clinical Research (PDCR), 2012

Hospital Address :

American Oncology Institute, Nallagandla, Serilingampally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Ibrahim Egehan

Oncologist

, Elazig, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ibrahim Egehan is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Elazig, Turkey. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Elazig Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ibrahim Egehan is part of:

  • Elazig Chamber of Medicine
  • Turkish Radiation Oncology Association
  • European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
  • American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine - Specialization
  • Gazi University School of Medicine-Associate Professor
  • Gazi University School of Medicine- Professor

Hospital Address :

Olgunlar, Elazig Medical Park Hospital, Atat

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ibrahim Egehan?

  • Dr Ibrahim Egehan has more than three decades of experience as a radiation oncologist. His expertise includes stereotactic radiotherapy, intensity-modulated radiotherapy, and brachytherapy.
  • Dr Egenhan is a member of notable organizations such as the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish Radiology Oncology Association, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, and the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.
  • Throughout his career, Dr Egehan has led several research studies on cancer. This has resulted in several publications in renowned scientific journals. Some of these include:
    1. Erpolat OP, Göksel F, Bora H, Akmansu M, Unsal D, Oztürk C, Egehan I, Aşikoğlu H. Retrospective analysis of patients with small cell lung cancer treated at Gazi University Department of Radiation Oncology. Tuberk Toraks. 2005;53(2):139-47. Turkish.
    2. Akmansu M, Dîrîcan B, Oztürk B, Egehan I, Subaşi M, Or M. External radiotherapy in macular degeneration: our technique, dosimetric calculation, and preliminary results. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 1998 Mar 1;40(4):923-7.
    3. Bora H, Oztürk B, Akmansu M, Yenidunya S, Egehan I. Intracerebral malignant fibrous histiocytoma in a 5-year-old girl. Radiat Med. 1999 Sep-Oct;17(5):355-8.
Dr. Kemal Ekici

Oncologist

, Bursa, Turkey

8 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Kemal Ekici is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bursa, Turkey. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Bursa Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Kemal Ekici is part of:

  • Radiation Oncology Association
  • Bursa Chamber of Medicine

Qualifications :

  • 2001 - 2007 - Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2009 - 2013 - Istanbul Kartal Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

Krcaali, Medical Park Hastanesi, Fevzi

Dr. Ogretim Uyesi Omer Yazici

Oncologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ogretim Uyesi Omer Yazici is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Medipol Mega University Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Radiation Oncology, 2014
  • Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Medicine, 2009

Hospital Address :

Gztepe Mahallesi, Medipol Mega niversite Hastanesi, Metin Sokak, Ba?c?lar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Sedat Sadik Koca

Oncologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Sedat Sadik Koca is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Goztepe Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
  • Radiation Oncology Clinic, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Hospital Address :

Dr. Zuleyha Akgun

Oncologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Zuleyha Akgun is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Zuleyha Akgun is part of:

  • Association of Radiation Oncology
  • Turkish Oncology Group
  • European Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ESTRO)
  • American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Qualifications :

  • MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Radiation Oncology Residency, 2004 - 2008 , Istanbul/Turkey
  • TRAKYA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Training, 1990 - 1996 , Edirne/Turkey

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

Dr. Ibrahim Baris Okumus

Oncologist

, Samsun, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ibrahim Baris Okumus is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty
  • Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty Radiation Oncology Department

Hospital Address :

Cumhuriyet, Medical Park, 39. Sokak, Atakum/Samsun, Turkey

Dr. A Mallika

Oncologist

, Chennai, India

45 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr. A Mallika is a specialized Radiation Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Chennai, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre .

Association and Memberships Dr. A Mallika is part of:

  • Association of Radiation Oncologists of India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, 1979
  • MD.
  • DMRT

Hospital Address :

Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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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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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