Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncology

Comprehensive Radiation Therapy - Targeted, Personalized, Compassionate.

IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, Brachytherapy, and Proton Therapy Pathways Delivering Maximum Tumor Control with Minimal Side Effects.

Radiation Oncology provides comprehensive care with advanced therapies including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), volumetric arc therapy (VMAT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), image-guided adaptive RT (IGRT), brachytherapy, intra-operative radiation therapy (IORT), total body & skin electron therapy (TBI/TSET), and proton therapy. Each treatment plan is tailored based on patient-specific needs, reviewed in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings, and coordinated for optimal care.

8

specialized radiation oncologists & 10 PhD medical physicists

More than 3,700

external-beam courses and 620 brachytherapy implants in 2024

95%

same-day CT-simulation to plan approval for urgent palliative cases

0.2%

treatment-interruption rate (quality KPI)

Common Conditions & Subspecialty Clinics.

  • Same-day consultation and simulation 
  • 8 Gy treatment for painful bone metastases 

  • Proton therapy for pediatric CNS tumors, chordomas, and re-irradiation 

  • MRI-guided HDR brachytherapy for cervical and endometrial cancers 

  • HDR and LDR prostate seed implants 
  • Ultra-hypofractionated SBRT for prostate cancer 

  • Respiratory-gated stereotactic radiotherapy for liver lesions 
  • Fiducial-based tracking for precise targeting 

  • Deep-inspiration breath-hold for left-sided breast cancer 
  • Proton therapy for re-irradiation cases 

  • 4-D CT simulation with respiratory gating for lung cancer 
  • Cardiac-sparing IMRT for mediastinal tumors 

  • Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) with single fraction LINAC 
  • Treatment for brain metastases, benign intracranial tumors, trigeminal neuralgia 
  • Hippocampal-avoidance whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) 

Procedures & Treatments.

SBRT for specific lesions using Gamma Knife Icon and linear accelerator

IMRT/VMAT with 6-DoF couch and daily CBCT

Intra-operative radiation therapy (IORT) for breast and sarcoma

HDR & LDR for cervical, endometrial, prostate, and sarcoma catheters

Pencil-beam proton therapy for pediatric CNS, chordoma, and re-irradiation

IMPT planning with robust optimization

Infertility and gonadal shielding consultations

Swallow and voice preservation program for head-and-neck RT

Radiation Dermatitis Clinic for skin management

Care Pathway & Coordination.

1
Consult & Simulation

Consult & Simulation

Full assessment, consent, and imaging simulation within 5 days.

2
Contour & Planning

Contour & Planning

Target delineation, planning, and quality assurance by the radiation oncology team.

3
Treatment Delivery

Treatment Delivery

Radiation treatment delivered as per schedule, reviewed weekly during active treatment.

4
Acute Toxicity Management

Acute Toxicity Management

Nurse-led hotline and clinics to manage symptoms during therapy.

5
Post-Treatment Follow-Up

Post-Treatment Follow-Up

Scheduled follow-ups at 6 weeks, with ongoing monitoring for disease site or recurrence.

Technology & Facilities.

Elekta Versa HD™ Linear Accelerators

High-dose-rate flattening-filter-free beams for precision targeting.

MR-LINAC (0.35 T)

Real-time MRI gating and adaptive planning for tumors like pancreas and rectum.

HDR Suite with On-Board MRI

Real-time applicator verification during brachytherapy.

RayStation & Eclipse TPS

Deformable registration and automated AI-driven contouring.

Biplane Neuro-Angio Suite

For endovascular aneurysm coiling and AVM embolization

Our Experts.

Dr. Majed Alghamdi

Dr. Majed Alghamdi

Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Yoginee Pundlik Sonawane

Dr. Yoginee Pundlik Sonawane

Specialist Radiation Oncology
Dr. Mohammed Kamal Ali

Dr. Mohammed Kamal Ali

General Practitioner
Dr. Ibrahim Husni Moh’D Abu Gheida

Dr. Ibrahim Husni Moh’D Abu Gheida

Clinical Director, Department of Radiation Oncology
Dr. Jalal Omar Trad

Dr. Jalal Omar Trad

General Practitioner

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Frequently Asked Questions.

Is radiation therapy painful?

No, external-beam treatments are painless, though some patients may experience fatigue or skin irritation, which are managed with proactive care.

Will I lose my hair?

Hair loss is only expected in areas treated with radiation (such as the scalp). Modern techniques spare unaffected regions.

How long are daily treatments?

Beam-on time is minutes, with total visit time typically 15–30 minutes including setup.

Is proton therapy better than photon therapy?

Proton therapy can reduce the dose to healthy tissues, sparing normal tissues, especially beneficial for pediatric cancers. Suitability depends on tumor location.

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