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Ajay Bhatnagar
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
Dr. Ajay Bhatnagar practices Radiation Oncology in CHANDLER, ARIZONA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Bhatnagar 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.
Ajay Bhatnagar
- CHANDLER, ARIZONA
- Accepting new patients
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening What is Prostate Cancer Screening? Prostate cancer screening can involving multiple tests including a blood test called PSA blood test, digital rectal...
Can radiotherapy cause tiredness?
External beam radiation therapy often causes tiredness. However, this is temporary and goes away once completed with radiation therapy.
Is prostate cancer treatment done under anesthesia?
There are multiple different types of prostate cancer treatment. For instance removal of the prostate (prostatectomy) is done under general anesthesia. Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy READ MORE
There are multiple different types of prostate cancer treatment. For instance removal of the prostate (prostatectomy) is done under general anesthesia. Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy (prostate seed implant) can be done under general anesthesia or under local anesthesia only.
Can I fly after radiotherapy?
Yes you can fly after radiation therapy.
Can prostate cancer be cured?
Yes, early stage prostate cancer is highly curable.
Can radiotherapy fix prostate cancer?
Yes, radiation therapy is highly effective in curing men with localized early stage prostate cancer.
What are the side effects of radiation therapy?
Radiation therapy can cause side effects to the location of where radiation therapy is directed. For instance, radiation therapy to the prostate can effect the nearby organs such READ MORE
Radiation therapy can cause side effects to the location of where radiation therapy is directed. For instance, radiation therapy to the prostate can effect the nearby organs such as the bladder and rectum causing side effects such as urinary frequency and burning.
