About
The Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology is dedicated to combating cancer through comprehensive services in Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, and Palliative Care. Our department is managed by a team of well-trained and experienced Oncologists who oversee all three units.
Teaching, clinical practice, and translational research in the field of cancer are continuously ongoing processes within the department. We are equipped with world-class technology for radiotherapy treatment delivery, treatment planning, and radiation dosimetry.
The department houses a high-energy medical linear accelerator for external beam radiation therapy, Monaco treatment planning system, and dosimetry equipment for reference, absolute, and routine dosimetry, as well as patient-specific quality assurance.
Additionally, we have a specialized and dedicated 40-bedded ward for chemotherapy, facilitating patients from all around the state. Our palliative care unit is managed by a team of oncologists trained in national-level palliative care programs.
The Radiation Safety of installations, patients, and the public is ensured by an accredited Radiation Safety Officer. The treatment planning, quality assurance, radiation dosimetry, and protocol management are overseen by a team of Medical Physicists. Our Physics Technicians handle simulation and radiation delivery to patients. A dedicated team of trained nurses manages the chemotherapy and palliative care units, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
Courses
Undergraduate Course: MBBS
Postgraduate Course: M.D. Radiation Oncology
Teaching Faculty
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Facilities
1. Out Patient Department (OPD) Services:
OPD has the following facilities:
- 1 Examination Room
- 1 Review OPD
- 1 Mould Room
- 1 CT Simulator
- 1 Radiation Technologist Room
- 1 Treatment Planning Room
- Teaching Space
- Waiting Area for Patients
2. Indoor Patient Department (IPD) Services:
- Male Ward-01
- Female Ward-01
- ICU
- Day Care
- Isolation Ward-01
3. Chemotherapy:
The department has a separate 40-bedded ward (20 Male & 20 Female) for chemotherapy.
Specialty Clinics:
- Head and Neck Clinic
- General (GIT) Clinic
- Pain Clinic and Palliative Clinic
- Gynaec Clinic
- Breast Clinic
- Medical Oncology Clinic
Other Services & Facilities
- Radiation Therapy
- Teletherapy
- Brachytherapy
- Chemotherapy including Day Care
- Pain & Palliative Care - Palliative care facility for palliation of symptoms by experts
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Cervical Cancer Screening
Departmental Library
The Department Library offers separate reading facilities for faculty and students, featuring the latest edition textbooks and current National & International journals.
Departmental Research Lab
The Departmental Research Lab is well equipped with research facilities, including computers, printers, Biofeedback, EEG, and internet services.
List of Ongoing Research Projects:
- A study on response and toxicities of definitive Chemoradiotherapy in carcinoma cervix at a tertiary care centre. A prospective observational study. Dr. Sakshi Adana, Dr. Ankit Agarwal.
- Comparative study of Adaptive Radiotherapy in locally advanced head and neck carcinoma: Simultaneous integrated boost vs. Sequential volumetric modulated arc therapy plans. Dr. Shweta Malik, Dr. Ankit Agarwal.
- Post Radiotherapy lymphedema in Head and Neck Cancer Patients. An Observational Prospective Study. Dr. Ayushi Chaturvedi, Dr. Virendra J. Vyas.
- An observational study of dosimetry in cervical cancer patients treated with ICRT by CT-based volumetric plan & point A plan. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Rai, Dr. Virendra J. Vyas.
- Quantitative estimate of late radiation effects in follow-up patients of head and neck cancer. Dr. Ami Vyas, Dr. Virendra J. Vyas.
- Assessment of disease status and feasibility of MRI-based intracavitary Brachytherapy through MRI-based evaluation in patients of carcinoma cervix undergoing external beam radiotherapy. Dr. Karanvir Singh, Dr. Ankit Agarwal.
Other Labs:
- Students Practical Laboratory
- Central Research Laboratory
Museum
The department maintains a well-equipped museum with specimens, charts, and graphs.
Important Equipment
- Vital Beam Linear Accelerator for Teletherapy
- GamaMedPlus IX for Brachytherapy
- RFA Phantom
- D20/D10 Phantom
- Slab Phantom
- Octavious 4D
- Well Type Ion Chamber
- Electrometer
- Farmer Type Chamber (0.6cc)
- Electron Parallel Plate Chamber
- 1.25cc Thimble Chamber - 2 Nos
- Pin Point Chamber 0.015cc
- Semi-Conductor Diode
- Survey Meter
- Gammazone Monitor
- Electrometer
- Mechanical Front Pointer
- Therapy Verification Film
- Thermometer
- Barometer
- TLD Personal Monitoring
- PET CT Machine
- Gamma Camera
- Trade Mill Machine (TMT)
- Dose Calibrator
- Fume Hood
- Ultrasonography Machine
- Memography Machine
- X-ray Machine
- Radiation Survey Meter
Highlights & Activities
Research Work:
Explore the ongoing research projects that contribute to the advancement of radiotherapy and oncology practices.
Events & News:
Stay updated with the latest events, seminars, workshops, and news related to the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology.
Publication List:
- 1. Dosimetric evaluation of various Radiation therapy treatment techniques for Carcinoma Esophagus: A treatment planning study. Gopa Ghosh, Dinesh Kumar Saroj, Shuchishri Shukla, Suresh Yadav, Neetu Paliwal. Accepted in 2002, Turkish Journal of Oncology, Manuscript ID TOD 3659-Rev.
- 2. Dosimetric comparison of two types of applicator geometry in the three-dimensional computed tomography image-based intracavitary brachytherapy treatment planning of carcinoma. Gopa Ghosh, V Yogi, SS Chandel, S. Yadav, OP Singh, B Goswami.
- 3. Dosimetric comparison between 6MV flattened filter and flattening filter-free photon beams in the treatment of Glioblastoma with IMRT Technique: A treatment planning study. Gopa Ghosh, Dinesh Kumar Saroj, Shuchishri Shukla, Suresh Yadav, Gaurav Gupta, S. Chourdhary. Iranian Journal of Medical Physics 17(3):188-196, 2020.
- 4. Relative proportions of various malignancies among patients attending a tertiary care centre in Central India. Dr. Ajay Goenka, Dr. Aniket Goenka, Dr. Ankit Agarwal, Dr. Desh Deepak Ladia. Vol 12, No. 03, July-Sept 2023.
- 5. Distributive pattern of oral cavity carcinomas in a tertiary care hospital in Central India. Dr. Ajay Goenka, Dr. Aniket Goenka, Dr. Ankit Agarwal, Dr. Desh Deepak Ladia. Vol 12, No. 03, July-Sept 2023.