Among the most exacting work in radiation oncology — critical structures sit millimetres from the target. Highly conformal IMRT shapes the dose to protect swallowing, salivary and other vital functions wherever possible.
Head & neck radiation demands millimetre precision: the target sits among the structures that let you swallow, speak and taste. Conformal IMRT is what makes sparing them possible.
Radiation may be the primary treatment or given after surgery, frequently combined with chemotherapy for more advanced disease. Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) with daily image guidance shapes the dose tightly around the tumour and the at-risk lymph nodes.
Treatment runs daily over several weeks. Side effects build through the course and are actively managed; Dr. Bhatnagar's research has specifically examined swallowing-sparing and the management of treatment-related effects in this setting.
Bring your reports and scans for a consultation — he will tell you plainly whether radiation has a role.
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