Dr. Rosina Dimoulas M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2322 30th Ave Astoria NY, 11102About
Dr. Rosina Dimoulas practices Radiation Oncology in Astoria, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Dimoulas 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
Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine 1981
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Is radiation therapy for breast cancer painful?
Radiation therapy is not painful at all, especially with the new techniques which are now available in all radiation centers. There are some skin reactions that can be improved with different emollients prescribed by your doctor. READ MORE
How long does it take for lung cancer to shrink after radiation?
The typical treatment is 5 weeks of radiation concurrent oral chemotherapy in the neo adjuvant setting. In the adjuvant setting, 6 weeks of radiation concurrent with chemotherapy. I hope your friend will do well. READ MORE
How many radiation treatments are needed for breast cancer?
The typical treatment is 4 weeks. However, in some settings, depending on some criteria, it may be 6 weeks. Your radiation oncologist will explain it to you. READ MORE
How long does it take for your body to recover from radiotherapy?
You are young so your recovery period is short, four to six weeks. READ MORE
How do you prevent hair loss during radiation treatments?
Radiation treatments are local treatments, therefore, for breast treatment, you will not experience hair loss all. READ MORE
What are the side effects of radiation treatments?
Radiation treatments are local treatments, affecting usually the area of treatment. Therefore for breast cancer generally are skin reactions such as erythema, desquamation and hyperpigmentation. the radiation oncologist will prescribe skin emollients to help with the skin reactions. another common side effect is fatigue that improves with rest . READ MORE
How long is radiation treatment for rectal cancer?
Radiation treatment for rectal cancer in the neo adjuvant setting are usually 5 weeks, given everyday Monday to Friday concurrently with oral chemotherapy. in the adjuvant setting it is 6 weeks depending on the findings during surgery. READ MORE
Is it safe to be around someone undergoing radiation?
If the person is receiving external beam radiation therapy, it is safe to be around them. Some radiation treatments such as radioactive seed implant the radiation oncologist will let the patient know to avoid being around children or pregnant women. READ MORE
How long does radiation burn last?
With the use of skin emollients, it will not last long. Depending on the severity, it is usually two to four weeks. READ MORE
Is radiotherapy for prostate cancer painful?
Radiation treatments are well tolerated. For prostate cancer, side effects include frequency of urine and dysuria. READ MORE
Does radiation therapy make you go bald?
Radiation therapy is a local treatment. You will not go bald unless you are receiving radiation at the head or brain. READ MORE
Do tumors continue to shrink after radiation?
Tumors tend to shrink for 6 to 8 weeks after radiation. READ MORE
Do you get anesthesia for radiation therapy?
Anesthesia is given to pediatric patients generally so they don't move during the the delivery of radiation. For adults anesthesia is not needed, as they can usually hold still for 10 to 15 minutes that's the period of delivery of radiation therapy. READ MORE
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Anal Cancer
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