Dr. Vinod Raina

About Doctor

A medical oncologist specializes in the treatment of different types of cancer with the help of chemotherapy and other methods like targeted therapy or immunotherapy. They are considered the primary health care provider for cancer patients. The doctor works with the other medical departments for the best results. Listed below are some of the conditions that Dr. Vinod Raina treats:

• Lymphoma
• Oral or Mouth Cancer
• Brain Cancer
• Meningiomas
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Metastatic Cancer
• Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AMI)
• Certain Types of Cancer that have been Resistant to Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment (e.g. Melanoma)
• Colon Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Ependymomas
• Multiple Myeloma
• Congenital Neutropenia
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Rectal Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Thalassemia
• Ovarian Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Mixed Gliomas
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Breast and Prostate Cancer
• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Aplastic Anemia
• Colorectal or Colon Cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Skin Cancer

Qualifications

• MBBS – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1974
• DNB – General Medicine – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1977
• DM – Oncology – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1984

Experience

• Medical Oncology – Executive Director at Fortis Memorial Research Institute
• Medical Oncology – Professor and Head at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
• Cancer Center, Head at Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman
• Medical Oncology, Associate Editor at Annals of Oncology
• Delhi Cancer Registry, Head at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
• Record Section, Head at IRCH AIIMS
• Medical Oncology, Executive Director at CrediHealth Video

Specialization and Expertise

The earlier doctors detect cancer, the sooner the treatment can start. So it is vital to know the common types of cancer and some of their warning signs. There are more than 90 types of cancer, and some of them are more common than others. This depends on your gender, age, and racial or ethnic group. You must see a medical oncologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms of cancer::

• Persistent, unexplained fevers or night sweats
• Persistent, unexplained muscle or joint pain
• Lump or area of thickening that can be felt under the skin
• Persistent indigestion or discomfort after eating
• Changes in bowel or bladder habits
• Fatigue
• Unexplained bleeding or bruising
• Persistent cough or trouble breathing
• Weight changes, including unintended loss or gain
• Hoarseness
• Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening or redness of the skin, sores that won’t heal, or changes to existing moles
• Difficulty swallowing

Dr Vinod Raina works from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. You should confirm the doctors availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Memberships & Certifications

• Member of Indian Society of Oncology
• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology
• Member of Association of Physicians of India

Awards & Accomplishments

The list of popular procedures that Dr Vinod Raina perform is given below:

• Bone Marrow Transplant
• Chemotherapy

A medical oncologist uses chemotherapy for cancer treatment. It uses a combination of drugs to kill the cancerous cells in the body and prevents them from growing further. While chemotherapy could require a single drug, this is also given along with other drugs. A medical oncologist can also use hormone therapy for cancer treatment. This procedure is often used after surgery to reduce the risk of cancer returning back. In some cases, it is used before surgery. Hormone therapy is also used to treat cancer that has returned after treatment.