Radiotherapy for breast cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Merdan Fayda is a leading radiation oncologist at Liv Hospital who specialised in advanced radiosurgery at the University of North Carolina.

• Uses 4D-radiotherapy and IMRT to target tumours with high precision while sparing healthy breast tissue
• Specialises in brachytherapy for internal radiation and high-accuracy 3D treatment planning
• Member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology and the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
• Published 25 articles in international scientific journals on radiation techniques
• Serves as a formal journal referee for two international medical publications

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in oral cancer treatment with a focus on organ preservation. Dr. Shaikh completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the same center. He is proficient in performing major maxillofacial and head and neck surgeries.

• Expert in functional rehabilitation for patients recovering from oral cancer.
• Active researcher with multiple publications in various medical journals.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients yearly.
• Treats complex conditions including tongue, thyroid, and tonsil cancers.

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.

Professor S Hukku is the Head of Radiation Oncology at BLK Super Speciality Hospital and holds prestigious international memberships with ASTRO in the USA and ESTRO in Europe.

• Completed advanced clinical training at St Bartholomew's Hospital and Cubbridge Hospital in the UK
• Specialises in targeted radiation protocols for complex breast malignancies
• Published over 40 scientific articles on radiation oncology in international journals
• Previously served as an Adjunct Professor at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute
• Follows international safety standards for high-precision breast cancer radiotherapy

Dr. Shruti Kate is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. She previously worked as a consultant at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. Dr. Kate focuses on immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for treating solid and pediatric tumors. She was the sole recipient from India of the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer award.

• Specializes in the treatment of lung, breast, gynecological, and genitourinary cancers.
• Proficient in complex procedures, including the Whipple surgery and chemotherapy management.
• Member of ASCO, ESMO, and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
• Practices at the NABH-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

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.

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.

The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.

Professor Vijay Palwe trained at the Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer institution – specialising in advanced radiotherapy for breast and gynaecological tumours.

• Expertise in IMRT and IGRT techniques for precise cancer targeting
• Uses 3DCRT to shape radiation beams specifically to the tumour's dimensions
• Specialises in brachytherapy for internal radiation delivery
• Active researcher with numerous publications in international medical journals
• Practices at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, a dedicated oncology facility

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.

Professor Kayihan Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital and holds a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy from Thomas Jefferson University.

• Specialises in combining heat with radiation to make breast cancer cells more sensitive to treatment
• Uses the CyberKnife robotic system to deliver high radiation doses with pinpoint accuracy
• Former Coordinator of Oncological Sciences at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center
• Completed research at the National Cancer Institute in the USA focused on oncology protocols
• Previously served as Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College