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. Ibrahim Husni Mohd Abugheida

Dr. Ibrahim Husni Mohd Abugheida is a well-respected Radiation Oncologist possessing more than 10 years of experience.
He holds expertise in treating disorders related to the breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, thoracic, CNS tumors, and benign & functional diseases.
After completing his MD in 2012, he acquired residency in Internal Medicine and Radiation Oncology at the American university of Beirut Medical Center where he joined as a Chief Resident in 2017.
In 2018, he achieved his clinical fellowship in the advanced radiation oncology department from Cleveland Clinic Ohio, USA followed by his second clinical fellowship in advanced radiation oncology from the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Huston, Texas, USA.
He is professionally affiliated with the VPS/Burjeel Hospital Institutional Review Board (IRB) Committee, the American Society of Radiation Oncology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
He is a licensed physician to treat malignant, benign, or functional diseases that require radiation therapy.

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