Dr. Mukti Mukherjee | cancer doctor in Kolkata

Is your cancer recurring? Targeted radiation could give you the second chance you’ve been searching for. When cancer returns, it can feel like a daunting challenge, but advancements in radiation therapy are providing new opportunities for patients. Targeted radiation is a precise, effective approach designed to treat recurring cancers with minimal side effects. In this blog, Dr. Mukti Mukherjee, a leading oncology doctor, will talk about targeted radiation for recurrent cancers and why it may be the right option for patients seeking a second chance at effective treatment.  Can you get radiation again if the cancer comes back? Yes, in many cases, you can. If the cancer returns after sometime (more time gap is better) in the same or nearby area, re-irradiation may be considered, if indicated, with more precise methods like targeted radiation. It focuses only on the tumour while sparing healthy tissues. How many times can you have radiation for cancer? There’s no fixed number, but it ...

Worried about the safety of being around your family after radiation treatment?  Many patients are left wondering whether they need to keep their distance from family and friends after undergoing radiation therapy. In this blog, Dr. Mukti Mukherjee, a reputed radiation oncologist, addresses these concerns and dispels the common safety myths. Should I Stay Away from People After Radiation Therapy? In most cases, you do not need to stay away from people after radiation therapy. The radiation used in cancer treatment is carefully targeted to treat the affected area and doesn’t make you "radioactive" or dangerous to others.  Most radiation used in therapy is external, meaning it’s applied to the body from outside. It doesn’t stay in your body after the treatment, so there’s no risk to those around you. However, there are some specific cases where precautions are taken, like radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer, where radioactive molecule is injected in patient. Though th...