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Dr. Anatoly Dritschilo M.D., Radiation Oncologist
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Dr. Anatoly Dritschilo M.D.

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Washington DC, 20007
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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.

Education and Training

Rutgers 1973

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR- 1977

Provider Details

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Dr. Anatoly Dritschilo M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 with large fields will results in symptoms such as nausea or vomiting which may need to be managed with medications. READ MORE

  • 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 of the bladder may develop a reaction which may be painful. READ MORE

  • 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 of relapsed patient with curative intent. In addition, local accumulations of leukemia cells (chloromas) may be treated for palliation of symptoms. READ MORE

Awards

  • American College of Radiology 1992 Fellow 

Treatments

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Breast Cancer

Dr. Anatoly Dritschilo M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 3800 Reservoir Rd Nw

3800 Reservoir Rd Nw -
Washington, DC 20007
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