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.

Prof. Dr. Volker Budach, Radiation Oncologist in Berlin, Germany - Appointment

About Prof. Dr. Volker Budach

Prof. Dr. Volker Budach is a well-experienced Radiation Oncologist with more than 36 years in the field.
He is an Active Member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO), European Society for Radiation Oncology (ESTRO), German Society for Radiation Oncology (DEGRO), German Cancer Society (DKG) European Organisation for Research and Treatment in Cancer (EORTC), etc.
He was the Founding member of the Interdisciplinary Head and Neck Group of the German Cancer Society (DKG), and Chairman of the Tumour Centre Berlin, EORTC-Radiooncology Group (ROG), and ROG Working Party on Head and Neck Cancer.
He was an MD-student at the Universities of Heidelberg and Kiel in 1972 and completed his training in Radiation Oncology and Diagnostic Radiology at the Departments of Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Oncology, West German Tumour Centre, University of Essen, Essen, Germany in 1980.
Dr. Budach holds expertise in treating VMAT (volumetrically modulated arc therapy), IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy, Stereotactic, CyberKnife, Novalis, Tomotherapy, Image-guided irradiation, Brachytherapy, IORT (intraoperative radiotherapy), etc.
He has written well-researched articles and papers at many national and international peer-reviewed journals.

Special Interest

VMAT (volumetrically modulated arc therapy) IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Stereotactic CyberKnife Novalis Tomotherapy Gating Image-guided irradiation Brachytherapy Hyperthermia IORT (intraoperative radiotherapy) Total body irradiation Total skin irradiation Proton therapy in eye tumors Drug tumor therapy Palliative Medicine Psycho-oncology

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