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.

Dr. Worawit Chaiwiriyawong, Radiation Oncologist in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Dr. Worawit Chaiwiriyawong

Dr. Worawit Chaiwiriyawong is a well-known Radiation Oncologist with 10 years of experience.
He has done his Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
He is a part of a multidisciplinary team for the management of radiation Oncology whether it is benign or malignant.
His special interest is in Brain Cancer, Head And Neck Cancer, Functional Abnormalities and Small Tumors of the Brain, Kidney Tumours, Cancers near the Brain and Spinal Cord, Uterine Cancer, Colon Cancer, Liver Tumours, Cervical Cancer and others.
The doctor holds a Certificate of the Thai Board of Oncology, Chulalongkorn University and a Diploma of Clinical Science Degree field of study of Internal Medicine, Chulalongkorn University.
Dr. Worawit is an active member of the Medical Association of Thailand and the Royal College of Physicians of Thailand (RCPT).

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