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Dr. Dr. Rumpa Amornmarn, MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
737 West Oak Street Kissimmee FL, 34741About
Dr. Rumpa Amornmarn practices Radiation Oncology in Kissimmee, FL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Amornmarn 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
Mahidol Univ-Siriraj Hosp- Fac Of Med- Bangkok- Thailand 1971
Ramathibodi Hospital Faculty of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Dr. Dr. Rumpa Amornmarn, MD's Expert Contributions
Is an MRI safe to use?
Yes READ MORE
How dangerous is sun tanning for my skin?
Sun tanning is bad for skin. It causes aging of skin.Longterm it can cause skin cancer READ MORE
How accurate is a PET scan in diagnosing cancer?
Depending of what type of tumor (squamous cell carcinoma, sarcoma, and lymphoma) is quite accurate. Adenocarcinoma is not that sensitive. PET scan is also positive in Sarcoidosis and inflammation. It can be false negative during chemotherapy and soon after treatment. READ MORE
What is the most common acute side effect of radiation treatment?
Depending on the location which you receive treatment such as food pipe, you may experience some difficulty in swallowing of heart burn, in the stomach, you may feel nausea, vomiting. You should call your physician and leave massage for your physician/nurse. They will be able to answer questions that you have specific for you. READ MORE
Does radiation shorten your life?
Radiation treatment should not shorten your life if you receive radiation treatment for cancer. It supposes to improve quality of life (relieve pain, stop bleeding or compression of from cancer and prolong your life by controlling the cancer READ MORE
How long does it take to recover from radiation therapy?
Usually 3-4 weeks depending which part of your body is treated. READ MORE
What helps with radiation treatment pain?
Clinical findings, PETscan, Diagnostic CT scan or MRI scan use to fuse with CT simulation image and special software for treatment planning READ MORE
Prostate radiation psa?
Depending how high your PSA before treatment, it will take time (1-2years) for PSA to go down to lowest level (usually below 1). With Lupron injection, it will be faster. As long as it will not go back up, it should be OK. READ MORE
How long does it take for radiation to shrink a tumor?
Depending which type of tumor such as lymphoma. It will shows response within a week. For solid tumor such squamous cell carcinoma within 2 weeks, sarcoma may take several months or may not shrink, but the patient feels better. READ MORE
How do chemotherapy and radiation differ?
Chemotherapy causes systemic (multiple organ symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hair loss, and low blood counts. Side effects from radiation therapy is more related to the area of treatment. For pancreas, patient may experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite or diarrhea, or may not feel anything if your doctor use IMRT technique. READ MORE
Can you be around someone after radiation treatment?
Yes, if the patient received radiation therapy from external beam from linear accelerator or cobalt machine. READ MORE
What type of radiation does a linear accelerator produce?
Photon and electron READ MORE
Does radiation affect fertility?
Yes. If you receive treatment to the pelvis. READ MORE
Does radiation make you less hungry?
It can decrease appetite, especially if the patient receives treatment to the stomach or abdomen. READ MORE
Can radiation therapy cause thyroid problems?
If you receive treatment to the neck near thyroid gland. READ MORE
Does radiation lower your immune system?
It can READ MORE
Can prostate cancer come back after radiation?
It can occur in small number. READ MORE
How soon after radiation do side effects start?
It can start as first treatment if you receive treatment to stomach or abdomen (nausea). Skin reaction usually in second of third week READ MORE
What are the risks with radiotherapy in cancer treatment?
Treatment for bone cancer is chemotherapy. Radiation treatment can be use in additional to surgery if tumor is left behind. READ MORE
Is radiotherapy an alternative to chemotherapy?
It can be used for few cancers such as early stage Hodgkin's disease (stage I or II) stage I lymphoma or head and neck. Type and location of tumor. READ MORE
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Dr. Dr. Rumpa Amornmarn, MD's Practice location
Practice At 737 West Oak Street
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