Radiation Therapy

Radiation oncology uses high-energy radiation therapy to target tumors and minimize harm to surrounding healthy tissue, making it essential in treating cancer patients.

Radiation Oncologist

Radiation oncologists oversee cancer treatment using radiation therapy. They assess the suitability of the treatment, explain its benefits and potential drawbacks, ensure correct radiation dosage, and monitor the patient's progress. Different types of radiation therapy may be recommended based on the cancer type and stage.

Omega hospital provides superior radiation therapy with the latest treatment technology available in the healthcare industry. The hospital comprises cutting-edge treatment machines such as Ethos LINAC, Cyberknife, Synergy LINAC aiming to provide effective and precise tumour treatment while minimising side effects.

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Dr. Srikanth Nallam

Radiation Oncologist

Qualifications:

MBBS, DNB(Radiation Oncology)

Experience:

15

Languages:

English, Hindi, Telugu

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Ethos LINAC (Adaptive Intelligence AI Powdered):
Ethos LINAC is an AI-powered Linear Accelerator System that combines adaptive intelligence with artificial intelligence and personalized planning to provide more accurate cancer treatment. , This technology considers various factors before planning the treatment and generates multiple treatment plans quickly, from which the doctor chooses the best one for each day., The platform precisely delivers radiation to the tumor location, adjusting the radiation delivery based on the patient's unique anatomy, ensuring accurate and effective treatment.
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External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT):
In EBRT, a machine called a linear accelerator (LINAC) delivers targeted radiation beams from outside the body to the tumour. This is the most common form of radiotherapy. Types of EBRT include:
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Brachy Therapy or Internal radiotherapy:
Places radioactive material into a tumour or surrounding tissue. Also called Brachytherapy- brachy is the Greek word for a short distance. This allows high doses of radiotherapy to be delivered locally while sparing surrounding healthy tissues.
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Palliative Radiation Therapy:
Palliative radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that focuses on relieving symptoms caused by advanced cancer. It may not necessarily be curative, but it can help manage pain, bleeding, or obstructive symptoms.
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Radio-immunotherapy:
This combines radiation therapy with immunotherapy by using radioactive antibodies or molecules that target cancer cells. It is often used for certain types of lymphoma.
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