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Dr. DOLLY RAZDAN, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Dr. DOLLY RAZDAN practices Radiation Oncology in Newark, NJ. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. RAZDAN 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.
36 years
Experience
Dr. DOLLY RAZDAN, M.D.
- Newark, NJ
- Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv
- Accepting new patients
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How long does a CT scan of the prostate take?
20 minutes to do planning for rt.
Can radiation shrink an enlarged prostate?
The short answer is yes. But deepening on if the enlargement is due to benign or malignant reasons. Obviously if malignant then probably more significantly. But overall, I would READ MORE
The short answer is yes. But deepening on if the enlargement is due to benign or malignant reasons. Obviously if malignant then probably more significantly. But overall, I would guess about 20-30%. in addition, hormones help.
What is the recovery from prostate radiation treatment?
Very easy recovery. minimal side effects with urination and GI. many patients have no side effects.
How long will a prostate CT scan take?
It will take approximately 20 minutes. For radiation therapy planning you will be positioned in the same way you will be treated every day. An immobilization device will be fabricated READ MORE
It will take approximately 20 minutes. For radiation therapy planning you will be positioned in the same way you will be treated every day. An immobilization device will be fabricated for you. Also you will be required to have a full bladder. You will also be given instructions on doing proper bowel preps to decrease the amount of stool and gas in your rectum. This will prevent too much internal prostate movement. It is a completely painless exam.
