Specialist in | HCG Oncology

Introduction

Dr. Vijay Palwe is a radiation oncologist with 16 years of experience in managing malignant and benign tumours, as well as oncological emergencies. He is well trained in multiple radiotherapy techniques. He has also completed a training program in Tomotherapy at Clinica Luganese in Lugano, Switzerland in June 2017. Dr. Vijay's approach to treatment is one of a compassionate and patient-centered approach, with the aim to deliver the best possible outcome for each individual patient.

Area of Expertise

Dr. Vijay’s expertise lies in the management of all types of malignant and benign tumours and oncological emergencies.
He is well trained in conventional, 3DCRT, IMRT and IGRT based treatments, with a special interest in head and neck cancers, breast cancers and gynaecological cancers, brachytherapy (head & neck, breast, soft tissue sarcoma, cervix, vault), 3DCRT, IMRT, IGRT and palliative Care.
He is also an expert in delivering intraluminal RT for esophagus cancer.

Research & Publications

Prevalence of molecular subtypes of breast cancer: a single institutional experience of 2062 patients (2020). European journal of breast health, 16(1), 39.
Encyclopedic tumor analysis for guiding treatment of advanced, broadly refractory cancers: results from the RESILIENT trial (2019). Oncotarget, 10(54), 5605.
The predictive role of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in the outcomes of patients with sarcomatoid carcinoma of oral cavity (2021). European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 1-9.
Factors influencing non-adherence to radiotherapy: a retrospective audit of 1,548 patients from a tertiary cancer centre (2020). Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 19(4), 359-364.
Evaluation of Prognostic Factors that Affect Survival Outcomes of Breast Cancer Patients with Brain Metastases: A Single Institutional Experience (2021).
European Journal of Breast Health, 17(1), 62.

Medical Breakthrough

Dr. Vijay is also a recipient of various awards at both, international and national levels.
He has served as a sub-investigator for various clinical trials.
Dr. Vijay has presented his research at numerous national and international conferences.

Awards & Accolades

Dr. Vijay has completed his certification courses in clinical research methodology and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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