Dr. Sayan Paul

    Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses high-energy rays or particles to kill prostate cancer cells. Radiation can be supplied in a variety of ways, including brachytherapy (in which seeds are implanted in the patient's body) and external beam radiation (in which energy is projected through the skin). Prostate cancer radiation therapy is best given by a skilled radiation oncologist in Kolkata working in advanced cancer treatment facilities. Radiation Therapy Uses Radiation therapy can be used to: Treat early-stage prostate cancer as well as more advanced tumours that have migrated outside the prostate Provide combinational therapy with other treatments like hormone deprivation Treat recurrent prostate cancer after surgery Reduce the size of the tumour and enhance survival and quality of life in men with limited spreading (oligometastatic) prostate cancer Reduce the chance of fractures by slowing cancer growth Palliate symptoms for advanced cancer discomfort Radiation T...

  Stage III Breast Cancer The cancer has gone beyond the breast and into adjacent lymph nodes in stage III. Many lymph nodes usually contain cancer cells, or the tumour is so massive that it develops into the chest wall or breast skin. Often, a combination of treatments is the most effective, says a renowned radiation oncologist in Kolkata .   Is Chemotherapy a Treatment Modality for Stage III Breast Cancer Yes, chemotherapy is a popular treatment option for patients with stage III breast cancer. Chemotherapy is sometimes used prior to surgery to reduce a tumour and make it easier to remove. It can aid in the destruction of cancer cells that have survived surgery. Chemotherapy may be the primary treatment option if surgery is not a possibility. Chemotherapy can be administered in a variety of methods. You can swallow pills or drink liquids, but most medications are injected directly into your veins. Depending on the type of treatment, it may be administered in cycles to give y...