What does a radiation oncologist do?

A radiation oncologist evaluates individual patients, determining the best management plan, overseeing treatment and assessing progress. Radiation Oncologists may also order tests and images, prescribe medications, and consult with other doctors involved with cancer treatment.

What are the typical symptoms of cancer?

There may be Change in bowel or bladder habit, sore that does not heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing, Obvious change in a wart or mole and hoarseness in voice.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the radiation oncologist?

Chest x-rays and various imaging procedures are required by the radiation oncologist.

Will the radiation hurt?

Most people feel little to no discomfort during treatment but some may experience weakness or nausea.

How long does it take for radiation to remove the tumor?

It depends on the type of tumor, For tumors that divide slowly, the mass may shrink over a long, extended period after radiation stops. The median time for a prostate cancer to shrink is about 18 months.

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About Dr. Abhishek Gulia

Dr. Abhishek Gulia is one of the Radiation Oncologist with experience of more than 11 years.
His interest lies in Breast Cancer, Uterine Cancers, Head and Neck Cancers, Lung Cancers, Brain Tumours, Recurrent Cancers and Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)/ Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
Professionally, he has membership with the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India, Indian Brachytherapy Association (IBA), Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology (ISNO), Indian College of Radiation Oncology (ICRO), and Indian Musculoskeletal Oncology Society.
Dr. Gulia has achieved AROI fellowship from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai-2016

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Jaypee Hospital, Noida Noida, India

MBBS, VIMS (Government Medical College, Ballari) Karnataka

MD, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI), Chandigarh

Fellowship, Advanced Radiation Technology (SRS/SBRT, CCU, Lisbon, Europe)

Diploma

- Infosys Foundation Gold Medal-2007 - Dr. V.P. Vittal Gold Medal (Medicine) -2007 - Indian Medical Association - 'Best Outgoing Student'-2007 (VIMS) - Awarded AROI Fellowship-2016 - Best Paper award-N.Z. AROI - 2009 - Best Paper award-AROI- 2010 - Best Paper award-International Gynecology Oncology Conference - 2017