Radiation Oncology is a specialised branch of cancer care that uses carefully planned radiation treatment to treat selected cancers. At Precision Oncology Clinic, radiation treatment is considered as part of an individualised cancer treatment plan, based on the cancer type, stage, location and treatment goals.
Radiation treatment may be used at different stages of cancer care, depending on the diagnosis and clinical treatment plan.
Radiation Oncology focuses on the use of ionising radiation to treat cancer. Radiation can be used in different ways depending on the cancer and the overall treatment strategy.
It may be used as a primary treatment for selected cancers, before or after surgery, together with systemic cancer treatment, or for symptom control in selected situations.
Radiation may be used to treat selected cancers with the aim of controlling or eliminating cancer cells in the treatment area.
For some cancers, radiation may be considered before or after surgery depending on the diagnosis and treatment plan.
Radiation may also be used in selected situations to help manage symptoms caused by cancer.
The role of radiation depends on the cancer type, stage, tumour location, previous treatment and overall treatment goals.
Radiation can be the main treatment for selected cancers when clinically appropriate.
In selected cancers, radiation may be recommended before surgery to help form part of the overall treatment strategy.
Radiation may be considered after surgery for selected cancers based on pathology and other clinical factors.
Radiation may be combined with chemotherapy, immunotherapy or other systemic treatments in selected treatment plans.
Different radiation techniques can be used depending on the location of the tumour, treatment objective, surrounding organs and individual clinical circumstances.
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy allows the radiation intensity to be varied across the treatment field as part of a carefully planned treatment approach.
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy uses imaging to assist with patient positioning and target localisation during treatment.
Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy uses planned radiation arcs to deliver treatment according to the prescribed plan.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a highly focused radiation technique used for selected treatment targets.
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy delivers highly focused radiation to selected tumours outside the brain.
Brachytherapy involves placing a radiation source inside or close to the treatment area for selected cancers.
Radiation is used differently across cancer types. The decision is based on the diagnosis, stage, location and overall treatment strategy.
Radiation treatment involves several stages to determine an appropriate treatment target, dose and delivery technique.
The diagnosis, pathology, imaging, cancer stage and previous treatments are reviewed.
Imaging and treatment positioning are used to define the treatment area and relevant surrounding anatomy.
The radiation technique, prescribed dose, treatment area and number of sessions are determined.
Treatment is delivered according to the approved radiation plan with appropriate positioning and verification.
Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Dr. S. D. Shamsundar is the Radiation Oncology specialist associated with Precision Oncology Clinic in Bangalore.
His clinical expertise includes modern radiation treatment techniques such as IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT and brachytherapy.
His full professional profile, qualifications, training and clinical information are available on his dedicated doctor page.
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Current DepartmentA Radiation Oncology consultation may be appropriate when the role of radiation needs to be assessed as part of a cancer treatment plan.
A Radiation Oncologist can assess whether radiation has a role in the overall treatment plan.
Radiation may be considered around surgery for selected cancers.
A specialist consultation can help explain the proposed technique, treatment schedule and planning process.
Specialist input can help patients understand the potential role of radiation in their individual treatment plan.
Radiation Oncology is a medical specialty focused on using radiation therapy to treat selected cancers and manage cancer-related symptoms in appropriate situations.
No. Radiation is not required for every cancer patient. Its role depends on the cancer type, stage, location, treatment objective and other clinical factors.
No. Radiation can be used before surgery, after surgery, as a primary treatment for selected cancers, together with other treatments or for symptom control in selected situations.
IMRT, or Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy, is a radiation treatment technique that allows radiation intensity to be varied across the treatment field according to the treatment plan.
IMRT refers to how radiation intensity is modulated, while IGRT uses imaging to assist with treatment positioning and target localisation.
SBRT, or Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, is a highly focused radiation technique used for selected tumours outside the brain.
SRS, or Stereotactic Radiosurgery, is a highly focused radiation treatment technique used for selected treatment targets and does not involve conventional surgical incision.
Treatment duration varies depending on the cancer, treatment technique and clinical objective. Some treatment courses involve multiple sessions, while selected stereotactic treatments may involve fewer sessions.
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