Radiation Oncologist Palliative Care

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Posted:

August 28, 2025

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Dr. Firhanaruzina,

Medical Oncologist and Radiation Oncologist,

DM, MD, ECMO, FCEPC.

Rangampet, Shorapur, Yadgir, Karnataka, India 585220. Current Address: Medicant Hospital and Research Centre Pvt Ltd, Biada Housing Colony, Ritudih, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand, India 827012. Phone: +917*********.

Email: ***************@*****.***.

Registration: Karnataka Medical Council (KMC) 86698. Gender: Female DOB: 01031987 Nationality: Indian. Willing to Relocate Notice Period: 30 Days.

Professional Summary:

Dual board-certified Medical and Radiation Oncologist with over 8 years of leadership experience in premier institutions, including Medicant Hospital, MNJ Institute of Oncology, and Mazumdar Shaw Narayana Health City. Renowned for integrating advanced radiation techniques

(IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, Brachytherapy) with Systemic Therapies Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapies, BMT etc to treat complex malignancies, including Breast, Gynecological, Pediatric, and Hematological Cancers. Spearheaded hospital wide protocols for immunotherapy safety and cancer accreditation, improving patient outcomes by 20%. Authored 10+ peer reviewed publications and presented at international conferences. Committed to advancing cancer care through Precision Oncology, Palliative Care and Multi Disciplinary Collaboration.

Core Competencies:

Medical Oncology: Cytotoxic Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapies, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Supportive Care.

Radiation Oncology: 3DCRT, IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, Intracavitary/Interstitial Brachytherapy.

Clinical Expertise: Breast, Ovarian, Endometrial, Gynecological, Head and Neck, Skin, Pediatric Malignancies, Acute/Chronic Leukemia, Lymphomas.

Technical Proficiencies: Varian Eclipse, Aria Oncology Systems, LINAC Truebeam, PET CT 5 Ring, MRI 3 Tesla, DICOM, PACS.

Research: Clinical Trials, Biomarker Analysis, Adaptive Radiotherapy, Pediatric Oncology, Palliative Care.

Leadership: Multidisciplinary Team Coordination, Hospital Accreditation (Commission on Cancer), Immunotherapy Protocol Development.

Certifications: European Certified Medical Oncologist (ECMO), Foundation course in the essentials of palliative care (IAPC), Fellowship in Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques (SBRT, SRS &Brachytherapy).

Professional Experience:

Director & Consultant Medical and Radiation Oncologist, Medicant Hospital and Research Centre, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand. July 2024 – Present.

a. Lead the Oncology Department, orchestrating multidisciplinary care for 500+ patients annually, specializing in Breast, Gynecological, and Head & Neck Malignancies. b. Integrate advanced therapies (IMRT, SBRT, Chemotherapy, PARP/EGFR Inhibitors, Immunotherapy), achieving a 20% improvement in patient response rates. c. Utilizing IMRT, IGRT and VMAT for precise radiation delivery. d. Performed Intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy reducing local recurrence rates by 10% in gynecological cancers.

e. Develop hospital wide protocols for immunotherapy related adverse events, ensuring 100% compliance with international safety standards.

f. Trained residents in radiation planning and AERB compliant safety protocols ensuring 100% compliance.

g. Drive accreditation with the Commission on Cancer, enhancing institutional reputation and patient trust.

Medical Oncology Resident

MNJ Institute of Oncology & Regional Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, Telangana Dec 2020 – June 2024.

a. Delivered comprehensive care to 1000+ patients annually, focusing on Solid Tumors, Pediatric and Hematological Malignancies.

b. Administered targeted therapies and immunotherapy, improving survival outcomes for leukemia patients by 15%.

c. Contributed to Phase II Clinical Trials on Novel Immunotherapies, resulting in 3 peer reviewed publications.

d. Thesis: Treatment Outcomes in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Single Center Study.

Senior Resident, Radiation Oncology & Medical oncology. Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, Karnataka. February 2019 – December 2020.

a. Managed 300+ oncology cases annually.

b. Performed Intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy, reducing local recurrence rates by 10% in gynecological cancers.

c. Mentor 12 residents and nurses, improving clinical proficiency by 15% and fostering a culture of excellence.

d. Implemented supportive care strategies, improving patient quality of life scores by 20%.

Fellow, Advanced Radiation Oncology and Brachytherapy . Mazumdar Shaw Narayana Health City, Bangalore, Karnataka. January 2017 – February 2019.

a. Mastered SBRT and SRS techniques for Lung and Brain Tumors, achieving 95% treatment accuracy. b. Assisted in 100+ brachytherapy procedures, optimizing dosimetry for gynaecological cancers.

Resident, Radiation Oncology

Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka. May 2012 – July 2016.

a. Delivered 2D, 3DCRT and IMRT treatments for 500+ patients, specializing in Head and Neck Cancers.

b. Conducted research on Concurrent Chemoradiation, contributing to 1 peer reviewed publication. c. Presented a poster on lung carcinoma at AROI Karnataka Conference 2015 gaining regional recognition.

d. Presented research on adaptive radiotherapy at AMPICON 2015 earning peer recognition. Education:

DM, Medical Oncology,

MNJ Institute of Oncology & Regional Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, Telangana. Dec 2020 – June 2024 Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS).

Fellowship, Advanced Radiation Oncology and Brachytherapy, Mazumdar Shaw Narayana Health, Bangalore, Karnataka. Jan 2017 – February 2019 Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).

MD, Radiation Oncology,

Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka. May 2012 – July 2016 Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). Thesis: Radical Treatment of Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer with Concurrent Chemoradiation: Conventional vs. Accelerated Fractionation.

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, Karnataka. September 2004 – March 2010 Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). Certifications:

Foundation course in the essentials of palliative care (IAPC), 2025 European Certified Medical Oncologist (ECMO), European Society for Medical Oncology, September 2024

Advanced Radiation Oncology Fellowship (RGUHS), 2019 Good Clinical Practice (GCP), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 2018. Presentations:

Poster: Atypical Presentation of Carcinoma Lung – Trigeminal Neuralgia. AROI Karnataka State Conference, Mangalore, February 2015.

Paper: Adaptive Radiotherapy. Association of Medical Physicists of India Conference

(AMPICON), Hyderabad, November 2015.

Paper: Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: An Experience in Tertiary Care Center. Cochin Oncology Group (COG) International Conference, October 2022.

Poster: Primary Extraosseous Intracranial Ewing’s Sarcoma: A Case Report and Literature Review. COG International Conference, October 2022.

Poster: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Outcomes in Pediatric Patients. Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute (RGCON), New Delhi, January 2023. Publications:

Palliation of Bone Metastasis Using Different Fractionation of Radiotherapy. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, Vol. 7, Issue 2, pp. 8707, February 2016.

A Retrospective Study of Pegaspargase in Pediatric Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. International Journal of Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and Pharma Research, Vol. 12, No. 4, October–December 2023. Professional Affiliations:

A. Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI), Member since 2013. B. Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO), Member since 2021. C. European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), Member since 2023. D. Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), Member since 2024. References:

1. Dr. Raghunada Rao,

Head, Department of Medical Oncology,

MNJ Institute of Oncology & Regional Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, Telangana.

Phone: +919*********.

2. Dr. Mehar G. Kumar,

Head, Department of Medical Oncology

Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences,

Bellary, Karnataka.

Phone: +917*********.

3. Dr. Sandeep Jain,

Head, Department of Radiotherapy,

Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center,