Cancer Treatment, Planned Around You
Dr. Karan treats brain, head and neck, pediatric, breast, cervical, prostate, lung, and digestive cancers using precision radiation therapy, often alongside surgery and chemotherapy. Every plan starts with your diagnosis, not a machine. Find your cancer type below to see how it's treated and what to expect.
Reviewed by Dr. P. Vijay Karan Reddy · Radiation Oncologist ·
Last updated October 2026
Dr. Karan's practice focuses on brain, head and neck, and pediatric cancers, and also treats breast, cervical, prostate, lung, colorectal, liver, and pancreatic cancer. Most plans combine radiation with surgery or chemotherapy, decided by a tumor board. You can start with a consultation or a second opinion on an existing plan.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Karan
The Same Specialist From First Scan to Follow-Up
Fellowship-trained in radiation oncology, with 11 years treating brain, head and neck, and pediatric cancers.
Every case is reviewed by a tumor board before treatment starts, so surgery, chemo, and radiation are planned together.
Access to IGRT, SRS, SBRT, and proton therapy, matched to your diagnosis rather than to what one machine can do.
You speak to Dr. Karan directly at every stage, from reviewing your reports to your last follow-up scan.
Treatments at a Glance
How each cancer is usually treated and which technologies are typically involved. Your own plan is set by a tumor board after reviewing your reports.
- Usually Treated With
Surgery where possible, followed by radiation, often with chemotherapy
- Usually Treated With
Surgery and/or radiation, with chemotherapy for advanced stages
Technologies UsedIMRT · IGRT · Proton · Chemotherapy · Combined
- Usually Treated With
Chemotherapy and surgery, with radiation planned to protect growing tissue
Technologies UsedIMRT · IGRT · Proton · Chemotherapy
- Usually Treated With
Surgery, then radiation to lower the chance of recurrence
Technologies UsedIMRT · IGRT · Proton · Chemotherapy
- Usually Treated With
Radiation with chemotherapy, plus internal radiation (brachytherapy)
- Usually Treated With
Radiation or surgery, sometimes with hormone therapy
Technologies UsedIMRT · IGRT · SBRT · Chemotherapy
- Usually Treated With
Surgery, SBRT for early small tumors, chemoradiation for later stages
Technologies UsedIMRT · IGRT · SBRT · Chemotherapy · Combined
- Usually Treated With
Surgery, with chemoradiation before surgery for rectal cancer
- Usually Treated With
Surgery or transplant where possible, targeted radiation for tumors that can't be removed
- Usually Treated With
Chemotherapy, with surgery or chemoradiation depending on stage
Technologies UsedIGRT · SBRT · Chemotherapy
- Usually Treated With
High-dose chemotherapy, sometimes with total-body irradiation, before transplant
Send us your reports. We'll tell you what your options are.
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Questions Patients Ask Us
Radiation therapy treats most solid cancers, including brain, head and neck, breast, cervical, prostate, lung, rectal, liver, and pancreatic cancer. It's used on its own, after surgery, or alongside chemotherapy, depending on the type and stage.
Most patients have their first radiation session about 2 days after the planning scan. Before that, your case goes to the weekly tumor board, and the plan is confirmed the same day it's discussed.
No, you don't need a referral to see Dr. Karan. Bring your scans, biopsy, and reports, or simply tell us what you've been told so far.
Many health insurance policies in India cover surgery and radiation, though coverage for newer drugs varies. Ask your insurer for pre-authorization and written confirmation before treatment starts.
Yes, you can start with an online video consult with Dr. Karan before you travel. Share your reports beforehand, and a coordinator can help with your visa letter and stay.
Radiation therapy usually costs about ₹2.5 to 4.5 lakh depending on the technique, and proton therapy about ₹15 to 20 lakh. Surgery, chemotherapy, and hospital stays are priced separately.
Yes, Dr. Karan reviews plans from other hospitals using your scans, biopsy, and pathology reports. A second opinion can confirm your plan or show you what else is worth considering.
Ready to Plan Your Treatment?
Every treatment plan starts with a conversation. Share your reports and Dr. Karan will explain your options and what happens next, clearly and without pressure.
Written & reviewed by Dr. P. Vijay Karan Reddy ·
Radiation Oncologist · Last reviewed October 2026