Radiotherapy

Precision radiation treatment for cancer care

3 Years MD Training
₹15-60L+ Salary Range
High-Tech Specialty

Specialty Overview

Radiotherapy, also known as Radiation Oncology, uses high-energy radiation to treat cancer and other diseases. Radiation oncologists work with cutting-edge technology to deliver precise radiation doses that destroy cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.

This highly specialized field combines advanced physics, sophisticated imaging, and clinical expertise to provide life-saving cancer treatments using linear accelerators, brachytherapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery.

Precision Medicine: Radiotherapy specialists use advanced technology to deliver targeted radiation treatments, offering hope and healing to cancer patients with remarkable precision.

Radiotherapy

Specialty Details

Training Duration

3 years MD Radiotherapy

Work Environment

Cancer centers, specialized hospitals

Key Skills

Radiation physics, treatment planning, oncology

Treatment Types

External beam, brachytherapy, stereotactic

Salary Insights

Starting Salary

₹15-25 lakhs/year

Junior radiation oncologists

Mid-Career

₹30-45 lakhs/year

Senior consultants in cancer centers

Senior Level

₹60+ lakhs/year

Department heads and private practice

Career Opportunities

Cancer Center Consultant

Specialized cancer treatment facilities

Private Practice

Independent radiation oncology clinics

Clinical Researcher

Cancer treatment research and trials

Medical Educator

Teaching in medical colleges and residency programs

Medical Physics Consultant

Radiation safety and equipment optimization

International Opportunities

Global cancer centers and research institutes