Dr. John A. Shaw MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
14506 West Meeker Boulevard Sun City West Arizona, 85375About
John A. Shaw, MD, maintains a private practice as a radiation oncologist in Sun City West, Arizona. A radiation oncologist specializes in the treatment of cancer using ionizing radiation; such as megavoltage X-rays or radionuclides, and can be used as a curative solution, alone or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. Dr. Shaw remains a leader in the field of of radiation oncology community and is Board certified in radiation oncology by the esteemed American Board of Radiology. To remain active and current, Dr. Shaw has membership with the American College of Radiology, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, American Medical Association, and American Society for Radiation Oncology. In addition he is licensed throughout WA, OR, CA, UT, NV, AZ, IN, MT (pending), VA, and AK.
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Education and Training
University of Utah
University of Utah School of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology- Radiation Oncology
Radiology
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Dr. John A. Shaw MD's Expert Contributions
Leptomeningeals disease- help me get more time?
You should have immediate Radiation Therapy to the spine & possibly have intraspinal Chemotherapy. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of mouth cancer?
He should get in to see an Ear, Nose & Throat specialist on a regular 6 mo. or yearly basis. Any kind of soreness or tenderness in his mouth or neck, or any lumps or fullness should take him to the ENT doctor IMMEDIATELY. READ MORE
What are the ways to counter the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy?
The only side effects from her radiation therapy will be redness of the skin in the treated area. All of her other side effects are from her systemic chemotherapy. READ MORE
What is the chance of survival in stage 4 lung cancer?
Without any chemotherapy, he has 2 to 6 months to live. With chemotherapy, he could buy another 2 to 4 years, depending on where his tumor had spread. READ MORE
The color and shape of a mole on my leg have changed. Should I be concerned?
You should have seen your Dermatologist 2 mos. ago. Go see him this week. READ MORE
How can I prevent eye damage during radiation therapy for treating nose cancer?
Your Radiation Oncologist will place special eye blocks on your eyes to prevent any radiation from getting into your eyes. READ MORE
Can biopsy on a pregnant woman cause harm to the baby?
No. The only biopsy that would harm the baby would be a biopsy of the uterus. READ MORE
Is it an issue if someone undergoes a mammogram in pregnancy?
No problem. Todays mammograms have a very low amount of radiation to the body. If there was any question about a breast lump, then ultrasound could be used. READ MORE
New radiation treatments
Stereotactic radio-surgery, Cyberknife treatments, and Proton therapy all treat the cancer extremely accurately and prevent the normal tissues from getting hardly any radiation. READ MORE
Can a pneumonia cause lung cancer?
Not usually. The cause of her lung cancer is the smoking she has been doing all those years. READ MORE
Is there a chance of eye damage during radiation therapy for nose cancer?
From your description, it sounds like your uncle did not have any radiation. If he did have radiation, his Radiation Therapist would have used special eye blocks to prevent any radiation from getting into his eyes. READ MORE
Does operating on the lymph node prevent spread of the cancer?
No, the removal of the lymph nodes tells us if the cancer has spread or not. READ MORE
Is a whole body PET scan essential for diagnosing the spread of tongue cancer?
PET/CT scans are one of the best tests you can have to tell exactly where the cancer is & where it isn't. For most tumors, they are more accurate than MRIs or CT scans. READ MORE
Can a bronchoscopy help in diagnosing cystic fibrosis?
Bronchoscopy can tell if there is any obstruction of his trachea or bronchi. READ MORE
Using radiation with prostate cancer
Radioactive seeds are OK for treatment of prostate cancer, but I much prefer IGRT [Image Guided Radiation Rx.] since your Doctor can control the dose so much more accurately. I haven't used seeds for 15 years. Old Doc Shaw S READ MORE
How long does it take for nausea from radiation to go away?
Your nausea is from your Chemo. Rx. not your Radiation. If you were treated for lung cancer, you got no Radiation to your stomach at all. Therefore, since the side effects of Radiation are only where you were treated, any side effects outside of that area are from your Chemo. Rx. READ MORE
Why does my dentist need to know if I've had radiation therapy?
Your jaw does not heal as well after Radiation Rx. , so your Dentist needs to know that you have had Radiation Rx. READ MORE
Should I have radiation now?
You need @ least 2 or 3 courses of You need 2 or 3 courses of Chemo. Rx to shrink the tumor as much as possible. You then need consolidation Radiation Rx. to the residual tumor, since it is very hard to get tumoricidal doses of Chemo. Rx. into the middle of a large mass, because the circulation into the middle of the mass is so poor. Radiation goes right thru everything to kill the tumor cells. READ MORE
Will someone need to drive me home after radiation therapy?
No. you can drive yourself. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, and National Guest Lecturing on Radiation Oncology -
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
Internships
- Virginia Mason Hospital & Medical Center
Fellowships
- Royal Marsden Hospital; MD Anderson Cancer Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Radiology, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, American Medical Association, American Society for Radiation Oncology
What do you attribute your success to?
- His belief that knowledge is power. Listening to his patients gives him a better chance of curing them, with a much more positive attitude and fewer side effects.
Hobbies / Sports
- Snow and Jet Skiing, Golfing, Collecting Clocks
Favorite professional publications
- International Journal of Radiation Oncology
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