Radiation therapy for stomach cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.

Professor Kayihan Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital and a former research scholar at the National Cancer Institute in the USA.

• Completed a post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University
• Expert in using CyberKnife robotic systems for pinpoint radiation accuracy
• Treats complex gastrointestinal tumours including stomach, liver, and pancreatic cancers
• Served as the Coordinator of Oncological Sciences at the prestigious Anadolu Medical Center
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College

Dr. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies. Dr. Valame completed his DNB training in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. He previously served as a registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital.

• Presented stomach cancer research at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.
• Expert in chemotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats various solid tumors, pediatric cancers, and hematological malignancies.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients annually.

Dr. Lalit Banswal is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He has successfully performed more than 10,000 major surgeries. Dr. Banswal focuses on gastrointestinal cancer and robotic surgical techniques. He completed a two-year fellowship at the Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata.

• Specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy.
• Performs robotic cancer surgeries and advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Served as a former assistant professor at the State Cancer Institute.
• Acts as a co-principal investigator for original clinical research projects.
• Treats complex esophageal, stomach, colon, and rectal cancers.

The doctor graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University in 1996, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University in 2002. Further enhancing expertise, the doctor earned a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy in 2004.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing the field of oncology.

Dr Shruti Kate is the Head of Department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre and previously served as a consultant at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex gastrointestinal malignancies and solid tumours
• Expertise includes the Whipple procedure for advanced digestive tract cancers
• Uses immunotherapy and metronomic therapy to treat aggressive cancer stages
• Award-winning researcher recognised by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society for Medical Oncology