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HCG Manavata Cancer Centre is Maharashtra's first NABH-accredited cancer hospital, treating over 75,000 patients yearly. It specializes in cancer care, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplant, and pediatric oncology. This integrated center has served 100,000+ patients from around the world.
_doctor_3241_years_ specializing in brachytherapy – Dr. Palwe treats head, neck, breast, and gynecological cancers at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.
The doctor has 18 years of experience in radiotherapy, specializing in the treatment of malignant and benign tumors using conventional, 3DCRT, IMRT, and IGRT techniques.
Graduated with an MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai, and completed an MD in Radiotherapy from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
Expertise includes head and neck cancers, breast cancers, and gynecological cancers, with a focus on brachytherapy. The doctor has contributed to multiple journals and publications at both national and international levels.
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_doctor_2241_years_ and 50,000+ cancer surgeries – Dr. Nagarkar specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.
Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.
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Dr. Shaunak Valame presented groundbreaking research on stomach cancer at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium.
Dr. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies. Dr. Valame completed his DNB training in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. He previously served as a registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital.
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Dr. Lalit has performed 10,000+ major surgeries successfully, with a focus on gastrointestinal cancer and minimal invasive techniques for excellent outcomes.
Dr. Lalit Banswal is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He has successfully performed more than 10,000 major surgeries. Dr. Banswal focuses on gastrointestinal cancer and robotic surgical techniques. He completed a two-year fellowship at the Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata.
HCG Manavata Cancer Centre is Maharashtra's first NABH-accredited cancer hospital, treating over 75,000 patients yearly. It specializes in cancer care, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplant, and pediatric oncology. This integrated center has served 100,000+ patients from around the world.
Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh specializes in oral cancer treatment, focusing on organ preservation and functional rehabilitation at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.
Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in oral cancer treatment with a focus on organ preservation. Dr. Shaikh completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the same center. He is proficient in performing major maxillofacial and head and neck surgeries.
HCG Manavata Cancer Centre is Maharashtra's first NABH-accredited cancer hospital, treating over 75,000 patients yearly. It specializes in cancer care, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplant, and pediatric oncology. This integrated center has served 100,000+ patients from around the world.
Dr. Shruti Kate specializes in advanced cancer treatments, including immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced cancers. She trained at Tata Memorial Hospital, a leading oncology center.
Dr. Shruti Kate is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. She previously worked as a consultant at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. Dr. Kate focuses on immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for treating solid and pediatric tumors. She was the sole recipient from India of the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer award.
HCG Manavata Cancer Centre is Maharashtra's first NABH-accredited cancer hospital, treating over 75,000 patients yearly. It specializes in cancer care, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplant, and pediatric oncology. This integrated center has served 100,000+ patients from around the world.
Dr. Borde has handled 1,000+ thyroid cancer patients and performed 30,000+ PET scans at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.
The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.
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Specializing in brachytherapy, Dr. Sridhar brings over two decades of focused radiotherapy expertise to HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.
The doctor graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University in 1996, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University in 2002. Further enhancing expertise, the doctor earned a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy in 2004.
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\nDay 2 - Pre-Operation
\nDay 3 - Brachytherapy Procedure
\nDay 4 - Post-Operation
\nWeek 1 - Recovery
\nWeek 2-4 - Rehabilitation
\nWeek 5 - Follow-Up
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