What does a radiation oncologist do?

A radiation oncologist evaluates individual patients, determining the best management plan, overseeing treatment and assessing progress. Radiation Oncologists may also order tests and images, prescribe medications, and consult with other doctors involved with cancer treatment.

What are the typical symptoms of cancer?

There may be Change in bowel or bladder habit, sore that does not heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing, Obvious change in a wart or mole and hoarseness in voice.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the radiation oncologist?

Chest x-rays and various imaging procedures are required by the radiation oncologist.

Will the radiation hurt?

Most people feel little to no discomfort during treatment but some may experience weakness or nausea.

How long does it take for radiation to remove the tumor?

It depends on the type of tumor, For tumors that divide slowly, the mass may shrink over a long, extended period after radiation stops. The median time for a prostate cancer to shrink is about 18 months.

Dr. Zuleyha Akgun, Radiation Oncologist in Istanbul, Turkey - Appointment

About Dr. Zuleyha Akgun

Dr. Zuleyha Akgun is a reputed Radiation Oncologist practicing successfully for more than 16 years.
She is proficient in providing Radiation Oncological treatment.
She is the recipient of several grants and scholarships that include: ESMO Clinical Unit Visit Grant, 2010, Foreign Education Scholarship, 2009, Fellowship Grant EORTC, 2009 and ESTRO Travel grant, 2008.
She is the recipient of Best Clinic Verbal Notice Reward: Abacıoğlu, U, Güçlüer B, Cetin İ, Akgun Z, Tezcanlı E, Şengöz M, Sav A, “Effect to Prognosis of Ki-67 proliferation index in the patients diagnosed with multiform glioblastoma”, XVI. National Cancer Congress 2005.
She has participated in conferences and workshops and attended several courses. These include ESTRO Teaching Course: Image-Guided Radiotherapy in Clinical Practice, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Turkish Association of Radiation Oncology, 2011,
Neuro-oncology Observership, Turin University-San Giovanni Battista Hospital Neuro-oncology Department, Prof. Riccardo Soffietti, 2010,
Neuro-oncology Observership, Human Oncology, Wisconsin University, Prof. Minesh Mehta, Turkish Association of Radiation Oncology, 2009,
Trends in Central Nervous System Malignancies EORTC-EANO Joint Conference, Budapest, 2009,
ESTRO Teaching Course: Radiotherapy with Protons and Ions, ESTRO Teaching Course, Heidelberg, Germany, Turkish Association of Radiation Oncology, 2008, and ESTRO Teaching Course: Multidisciplinary Course on Lung Cancer ESTRO Teaching Course, Vilamoura, Portugal, 2008.
She is a member of numerous prestigious associations such as Association of Radiation Oncology, Turkish Oncology Group, European Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ESTRO) and American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
She is interested in research and has several publications to her credit in National and International journals.

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