About Specialty
Common Conditions
Investigations
Procedures
| ABOUT RADIATION ONCOLOGY (RADIOTHERAPY)
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Radiation oncology is Medical use of Ionizing Radiation (Radiotherapy) as part of Cancer treatment to control malignant cells. |
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COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED BY A SPECIALIST IN RADIATION ONCOLOGY (RADIOTHERAPY)
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A Radiation Oncologist commonly treats the following conditions: Head and Neck Cancers; Breast Cancer; Prostrate Cancer; Lymphoma; Liver Cancer; Kidney Cancer; Lung Cancer; Brain Tumor; Wilm’s Tumor; Rhabdomyosarcoma; Soft Tissue Sarcoma |
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES IN RADIATION ONCOLOGY (RADIOTHERAPY)
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Blood Investigations; Ultra Sound Imaging (USG); Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scan; Computed Tomography (CT) Scan; Positron Emission Test (PET) Scan |
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SURGERIES & PROCEDURES IN RADIATION ONCOLOGY (RADIOTHERAPY)
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Brachytherapy; Teletherapy; Linear Accelerated Therapy; Stereotactic Radiosurgery |
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