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Dr. Anatoly Dritschilo, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Anatoly Dritschilo practices Radiation Oncology in Washington, DC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Dritschilo specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
51 years
Experience
Dr. Anatoly Dritschilo, M.D.
- Washington, DC
- Rutgers
- Accepting new patients
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Prostate radiation psa?
The PSA in this situation depends on the value of PSA prior to initiation of RT and the timing of the last dose of Lupron. If the dose was a "3-month dose" and it was administered READ MORE
The PSA in this situation depends on the value of PSA prior to initiation of RT and the timing of the last dose of Lupron. If the dose was a "3-month dose" and it was administered more than 3 months prior to blood draw, the effects of Lupron may be wearing off. At any rate, a repeat test would be helpful in another 3 months.
Does radiation make you feel sick?
Radiation can make a patient feel sick. This usually depends on the site that is being irradiated and the size of the radiation field. Generally, treatment of the abdomen and pelvis READ MORE
Radiation can make a patient feel sick. This usually depends on the site that is being irradiated and the size of the radiation field. Generally, treatment of the abdomen and pelvis with large fields will results in symptoms such as nausea or vomiting which may need to be managed with medications.
Is radiation treatment painful?
Radiation treatment is not painful. However, as treatment continues for several weeks, some tissues that are in the radiation "field," such as the skin, oral mucosa, or the lining READ MORE
Radiation treatment is not painful. However, as treatment continues for several weeks, some tissues that are in the radiation "field," such as the skin, oral mucosa, or the lining of the bladder may develop a reaction which may be painful.
Is radiotherapy effective for leukemia?
Leukemia cells are very sensitive to radiation therapy. Chemotherapy and radiation to the brain and spine may be used in treating some patients as an initial therapy or as a re-treatment READ MORE
Leukemia cells are very sensitive to radiation therapy. Chemotherapy and radiation to the brain and spine may be used in treating some patients as an initial therapy or as a re-treatment of relapsed patient with curative intent. In addition, local accumulations of leukemia cells (chloromas) may be treated for palliation of symptoms.
