Brachytherapy, also known as internal radiation, is a form of radiation therapy, a technique used to treat cancer. In radiation therapy, high-energy waves and/or particles, such as X-rays and gamma rays, are used to kill cancerous cells. This form of therapy can be used in conjunction with chemotherapy and surgical treatments. In brachytherapy, radioactive material is placed into the body cavity or tissue near the cancer to kill the cells.

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Endocurietherapy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brachytherapy

Best Brachytherapy Surgeons

Brachytherapy surgeons and doctors have specialized and trained in the field of Brachytherapy. The doctors are fully qualified to deal with all kinds of medical issues in their area of specialization. The patients can be assured of safety and excellent standards of care with a trained specialist. However, finding a good doctor for the treatment is an important yet challenging task. The right surgeon ensures that the patient receives the right treatment and has minimal postoperative problems. One must consider various factors while choosing a doctor for the consultation and treatment of the medical condition. Some of these factors are:

Education background: The patients should look for Brachytherapy doctors and surgeons who are board-certified and have completed their medical education from recognized institutions. The top-tier hospitals employ a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors who provide reliable clinical services.
Specialized training and fellowships: Many doctors pursue further training and specialization in their field to gain expertise in advanced techniques. They take fellowships in reputed institutions and hospitals to acquire skills and hands-on experience in the latest technologies.
Years of relevant experience: The medical career indicates the doctor’s success rate, the number of surgeries they must have performed and the ability to handle complex cases.
Associated with the accredited hospital: The doctor will perform the treatment at a hospital or clinic, so the quality and standard of the hospital is an important factor. An accredited medical facility provides assurance of good quality patient care and healthcare services.
Patient feedback and reviews: A simple online research may show the feedback and reviews for the doctor by other patients. Their experience with the doctor can be a testament to the doctor’s behavior during the treatment. Many doctors also have patient testimonial videos.

Who are the best Brachytherapy doctors?

The list of the top Brachytherapy specialists/surgeons include:

S.NO	NAME	HOSPITAL
1	Dr. Sanjay Sachdeva	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
2	Dr. Ashish Sabharwal	Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
3	Dr. Surbhi Anand	Dental Bliss
4	Dr. Gagan Gautam	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
5	Dr. Aditya Gupta	Artemis Hospital
6	Dr. Sandeep Batra	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
7	Dr. SKS Marya	Medanta The Medicity
8	Dr. Gaurav Kharya	Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
9	Dr. Amandeep Singh Dhillon	Dental Bliss
10	Dr. Bipin S Walia	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket

What can an international patient expect from Brachytherapy doctors?

The Brachytherapy doctor typically first sees the results of the diagnostic tests to assess the medical condition and overall health of the patient. Based on the initial assessment, the doctor would prepare a treatment plan tailored according to the individualized needs of each patient. The doctor will also discuss the treatment plan for Brachytherapy, alternative options, the pros and cons associated with each option and the possible risks as well as complications to educate and help the patient make the decision. They provide a comprehensive evaluation report and discuss the treatment in-depth with the patient during their consultation. For internation patients, they offer teleconsultation services to educate them about their condition and treatment options. These consultations help the patients and their families understand the treatment better and provide them a chance to ask questions or clear their doubts. The doctors are involved in the entire treatment process, from the pre-treatment phase to post-treatment care.

Once the patient is ready for the treatment, the Brachytherapy surgeon addresses his team members and shares the details of the case with them. The team members prepare for Brachytherapy and set up a convenient date for the procedure with the patient’s approval. The team will provide the patient a few instructions and guidelines for the pre-treatment phase. Also, the Brachytherapy hospital initiates the formalities and ensures the hospital stay is comfortable. The patient will have to submit documents for any insurance claim approval. They must also apply for a medical visa and arrange their travel and accommodation based on the scheduled date for the procedure.

Are the Brachytherapy surgeons skilled in the latest treatment procedures?

The Brachytherapy surgeons are experts in their specialization field and have extensive experience in managing basic to complex cases. They are well-trained in the latest surgical procedures and medical treatments in their area of expertise. The surgeons are skilled in laparoscopy, endoscopy and other minimally invasive techniques of surgery. These procedures are associated with faster recovery with less post-operative pain and low rates of complication. The doctors also attend various workshops, seminars and participate in CMEs to remain updated with the recent trends and advancements in medicine and healthcare systems.

What is the Brachytherapy surgeon responsible for?

The surgeon is responsible for the preoperative diagnosis of the Brachytherapy patient, for performing the operation, and for providing the patient with postoperative surgical care and treatment. The surgeon works as the leader of the medical team who takes care of the patient.

Why choose Lyfboat?

Lyfboat is a NABH accredited platform that guarantees quality medical for international patients seeking expert healthcare services in other countries. We aim to make advanced healthcare accessible to all patients around the world within a reasonable budget. Our team will help you get expert medical opinions from the specialist and find the best doctors and hospitals for Brachytherapy at affordable prices. It is a free-to-use platform, and we do not charge any fees from patients. In fact, we negotiate on your behalf and provide a reliable price from the hospitals. In some cases, we are able to reduce the cost of the Brachytherapy by up to 20% of what the hospitals generally offer.

Lyfboat makes the Travel to Treatment process hassle-free

We understand the concerns of international patients and their families while planning to travel to another country for treatment. Lyfboat’s vision is to make quality healthcare services accessible to patients of all kinds of socio-economic backgrounds at an affordable price. Our team works around-the-clock to ensure our patients receive quick responses and feel comfortable throughout the process.

All you have to do is - share your reports with us and claim your preferred location, and we will manage everything for you. Our team will:

Send a detailed response with the quotations for the treatment package and the profiles of the best hospitals and doctors
Connect you to the specialist for teleconsultation
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Ensure your airport pick-up after arrival
Personal assistance at the hospital by our coordinators - they help manage appointments, billing and other formalities with the administration
Provide local SIM card for communication and language translators, if needed
Other services such as local transportation for sight-seeing and commute to other places
Follow-up care after the procedure

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Dr. Anusheel Munshi

Oncologist | Director - Radiation Oncology

MBBS, MD

Works at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka

New Delhi, India

r. Anusheel Munshi is a highly reputed Radiation oncologist in Delhi-NCR and has 20 years of extensive experience in this field. His area of expertise includes radiotherapy treatment with the latest, high precision techniques like IMRT, IGRT, Stereotactic treatments, 4D treatments and many others. He also hold interest in treatment of brain tumors, breast cancer and lung cancers. He also has a keen interest in academics and research work. He has worked as Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology Department at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.Dr. Munshi has published more than 70 research papers in reputed national and international journals. He has presented and participated in several conferences in India as well as abroad.

Clinical Focus

High precision radiotherapy for all cancer sites
IMRT (Intensity modulated radiotherapy)
IGRT (Image guided radiotherapy)
4D (motion based) treatments
Stereotactic radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery
Brachytherapy
Breast Cancer treatment
Brain tumor treatment
Lung Cancer treatment
Stereotactic radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery

Awards

Dr. Satya Pal Agarwal Gold Medal (DNB, Radiation Oncology examination)
First Order Silver Medal (MD, Radiation Oncology examination)
Virender Goel Memorial Gold Medal (MBBS, Ophthalmology and ENT)
ASCO International Grant for 2004 (among 20 internationally selected recipients)

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Dr. Shailender Singh Nagendra

Radiologist | Specialist Radiology (Radiodiagnosis)

MBBS, MDRD

Works at Zulekha Hospital Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Shailender Singh Nagendra has worked with the premier hospitals including Medall Clumax Diagnostics, in Bangalore India, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, in Bangalore India, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital in Bangalore, India.

Clinical Focus

Abdomen Imaging
Neuroradiology

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Dr. Dodul Mondal

Head & Neck Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Neuro Oncology | Associate Director - Radiation Oncology

MBBS (Honours, Gold Medal) MD (Radiation Oncology) DNB (Radiation Oncology) UICC

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Gurgaon

Delhi, United States

Brief Profile

Dr Dodul Mondal is one of the most prominent and dynamic clinical oncologist and radiation oncologists of India with international repute who has an experience of working with Proton Beam Therapy at one of the largest university hospitals in the United States. Proton Beam Therapy is considered as the most precise form of radiation currently available in the world. At present, he has been working as Consultant Associate Director, Radiation Oncology Max Institute of Cancer Care, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi. Dr Mondal has a vast experience of working at almost all leading high volume cancer institutes of India including Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai; All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow. He went to USA as a fellow in Precision Radiation Oncology and Proton Beam Therapy at Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rutgers University. He also worked at Abramson Cancer Center at Pennsylvania University in United States as a visiting scholar.

Clinical Focus

Proton Beam Therapy
Head and Neck Cancer
Neuro Oncology
Paediatric Malignancies
Musculoskeletal

Awards

Awarded prestigious UICC-ICRETT fellowship in 2016 by Union for International Cancer Control.
Awarded CSIR travel grant for presenting paper in World Cancer Congress, Paris, 2016.
Received Travel grant from St Gallen cancer committee for 14th St Gallen Breast Cancer Conference,

Vienna, 2015.

Received Travel grant from ICMR for presenting research work in 14th St Gallen Breast Cancer

Conference, Vienna, 2015.

Awarded Junior Class Assistantship in Preventive and Social Medicine.
Awarded Certificate of Merit in Preventive and Social Medicine by IAPSM (Indian Association of

Preventive and Social Medicine).

Awarded Certificate Gold Medal in Preventive and Social Medicine.
Obtained Honours in Community Medicine.
Awarded Gopal Ch Banik Memorial Prize for securing highest marks in Pediatric Medicine in the year

2003 in 3rd Prof MBBS from NRS Medical College.

Awarded Prof A.K. Nandi Memorial Prize for securing highest marks in Pediatric Medicine in the year

2003 in 3rd Prof MBBS from NRS Medical College

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Dr. Ashna Moideen

Radiologist | Specialist Radiology

MBBS, MD (Radio Diagnosis)

Works at Zulekha Hospital Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

MBBS from Govt. Medical College Thrissur and completed her MD Radio diagnosis in 2014 from Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India. Dr. Ashna Moideen has more than 4 years of experience in the field of Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Ashna had worked with institutions like SK Hospital Thiruvananthapuram and DDRC SRL

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