Top 10 Radiation Oncologist in Chennai - Read reviews, 2024 Updated list

Radiation Oncology is the branch of oncology which encompasses all the aspects of treatment of cancer using radiation. Radiation Oncologist in Chennai offers a wide range of radiation therapy by using targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation or ionizing radiation like megavoltage X-rays or radionuclides to kill cancer cells. Radiation causes the death of some cancerous cells immediately after therapy and due to the damage in the chromosomes and DNA it did not allow the cells to divide and grow hence they are unable to form tumor. Treatment of Cancer usually depends upon radiation therapy, surgery or medications and certain therapies such as chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and/or biologic therapy. These can be given either alone or in combination to the patient. Radiation oncology is one of the most primitive methods other than surgery and medical oncology which is involved in the treatment of cancer.  It is a palliative method, to relieve symptoms and to treat some benign diseases and benign tumors. Radiation oncologists are the physicians possessing the expertise and training to prescribe and deliver radiation therapy treatments. They oversee the radiation therapy treatments and develop a suitable  treatment plan for the patient  and ensure the safety and accuracy of the therapy. They also monitor the progress and modify the treatment accordingly so as to make sure the radiation is hitting the target with minimal side effects. You can find and book an appoi