Question 1

Where does Dr. Anila Patibandla practice?

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Dr. Anila Patibandla practices at Nagarjuna Hospital - Auto Nagar.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Anila Patibandla?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Anila Patibandla for Chemotherapy of Solid Tumors, Breast Cancer Treatment, Clinical Oncology. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Anila Patibandla's education qualification?

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Dr. Anila Patibandla has the following qualifications - MBBS, MRCP (UK), FRCR - Clinical Oncology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Anila Patibandla specialises in ?

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Dr. Anila Patibandla specialises as Medical Oncologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Anila Patibandla have?

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Dr. Anila Patibandla has an overall experience of 14 years. View where has Dr. Anila Patibandla practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Anila Patibandla?

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Dr.Anila Patibandla says "I am currently working as Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Nagarjuna Cancer centre, Nagarjuna Hospital, Vijayawada. After MBBS, I moved to United Kingdom. I did my Core medical training in England and obtained MRCP. I did specialist training in Clinical Oncology( CCT) at Beatson West of Scotland cancer centre, Glasgow. I have gained experience in delivering both systemic therapy( Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy & Targeted therapy) and Radiotherapy(IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SABR).". View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is an oncologist?

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An oncologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosis, assessment and treatment of cancer patients. The oncologists take care of the cancer patients throughout their treatment and aims for well being of the cancer patients.

Question 8

What are the different branches in oncology?

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The branches in oncology depend upon the type of treatment and the type of cancer. Depending on the type of treatment, the branches are medical, clinical and surgical oncology. Depending upon the type of cancer the oncologist is dealing with, the branches are categorized as gynaecologic, paediatric and haematologic oncology.

Question 9

What is the difference between a clinical and medical oncologist?

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Both the clinical and medical oncologist work hand in hand for optimal treatment. A clinical oncologist treats the cancer patients by using mostly the radiation therapy; while a medical oncologist uses only chemotherapy or immunotherapy and aims at curing the cancer with medications.

Question 10

What kind of training does an oncologist get?

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After getting a basic medical doctor degree of MBBS, you must study oncology for three years. During the three years course, either to become DM, M.Ch or MD in oncology, you are trained in handling cancer medicines, radiation therapy, biopsy (surgical removal of small part or fluid from an affected area ), surgery and post surgical care of cancer patients.

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