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Dr. Thi nha khanh Vu, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Thi nha khanh Vu practices Radiation Oncology in Jamestown, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Vu 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.
29 years
Experience
Dr. Khanh Vu, M.D.
- Jamestown, NY
- Laval University Faculty of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Does everyone need radiation after lumpectomy?
It depends on the findings after the lumpectomy. We look at the pathology report and will decide on the need for radiation treatment.
How accurate is a CT scan for colon cancer?
To detect colon cancer is by doing a colonoscopy. If a mass is found on colonoscopy, the doctor will do a biopsy. CT scan is used to see if there are other masses in the colon.
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To detect colon cancer is by doing a colonoscopy. If a mass is found on colonoscopy, the doctor will do a biopsy. CT scan is used to see if there are other masses in the colon.
Should I see an orthopedist or rheumatologist for knee pain?
You need to see your family Doctor first, and he(she)will determine the cause and refer you to either of them.
Khanh Vu
Khanh Vu
How long does palliative radiotherapy prolong life?
It doesn't prolong life. It shrinks the tumor, so he can have better quality of life, but it doesn't make you live longer.
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Khanh Vu
Do you need anesthesia for radiation therapy?
No, you don't need anesthesia for radiation treatment of the bladder cancer.
Does radiation from a CT scan stay in your body?
The dose from CT scan is very low compared to the dose that we give to treat cancer, and this dose doesn't stay in your body.
Can radiation therapy have negative effects on my kidneys?
You will have radiation to the breast. The kidneys are in the abdomen, and they will not have any radiation.
How soon would I experience side effects after starting radiation therapy?
You will begin to feel the side effects on the third week after starting radiation: usually a tiredness and skin redness, but you can deal with it.
For uterine cancer is radiation required even after removing the uterus?
Depending on the stage of the cancer (when they removed the uterus, pathologist will give a report of her cancer: either early stage or advanced stage). In advanced stage, you READ MORE
Depending on the stage of the cancer (when they removed the uterus, pathologist will give a report of her cancer: either early stage or advanced stage). In advanced stage, you will need chemotherapy treatment.
How can I prevent eye damage during radiation therapy for treating nose cancer?
Is it a skin cancer on the nose that you have? Usually, they will put something to cover the eyes (one eye or both eyes) when they treat the cancer on the nose.
My skin looks burnt after a radiation therapy session?
Usually there is no skin redness for the first 2 weeks of radiation. There is a cream that you can use from the first day of treatment that can help to reduce the redness. You READ MORE
Usually there is no skin redness for the first 2 weeks of radiation. There is a cream that you can use from the first day of treatment that can help to reduce the redness. You can ask your oncologist which cream they use.
Is there something to be applied to the rest of the body during a radiation therapy?
No, radiation just affects the area that is treated, not the whole body.
Is loss of appetite normal for a patient undergoing radiation therapy?
Do you know where the site of the cancer is? Usually, loss of appetite can be a symptom of the cancer.
What is the chance of survival in stage 4 lung cancer?
You should ask this question to your chemotherapy doctor. I am in radiation therapy. Usually for stage 4, there is a drug called Keytruda which will be used.
Can a pneumonia cause lung cancer?
It's the lung cancer that can cause pneumonia by blocking the airways.
What are the ways to counter the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy?
You can talk to the chemotherapy Doctor: diarrhea could be from chemotherapy. He will give your mother advice to treat the diarrhea.
Does operating on the lymph node prevent spread of the cancer?
If these lymph nodes don't go away, you have to see your Doctor for physical exam. They will refer you to a specialist to have a CT scan of the head and neck and a biopsy of one READ MORE
If these lymph nodes don't go away, you have to see your Doctor for physical exam. They will refer you to a specialist to have a CT scan of the head and neck and a biopsy of one lymph node. If the biopsy shows cancer in the lymph node, usually there is a cancer in your mouth or in your other organs (lungs, etc.)
Is a whole body PET scan essential for diagnosing the spread of tongue cancer?
If your first PET/CT after treatment is negative (no residual disease), you don't need another PET/CT in follow-up. The doctor can see you every 4 months for the first 2 years, READ MORE
If your first PET/CT after treatment is negative (no residual disease), you don't need another PET/CT in follow-up. The doctor can see you every 4 months for the first 2 years, then every 6 months to year 5. He will order CT scan of head and neck if indicated.
The color and shape of a mole on my leg have changed. Should I be concerned?
You should see a dermatologist: he will examine you and probably do a biopsy.
How long does it take for nausea from radiation to go away?
It can take up to 4 -6 weeks before the nausea goes away. You can ask your doctor to give you medication for nausea.
