Thoracic Oncology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of cancers affecting the chest, including the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, pleura and chest wall. For patients across South Delhi, Dr. Charu Garg offers advanced, precision-driven radiation therapy for thoracic malignancies, with every treatment plan personalized using evidence-based protocols and modern radiation technologies.
With over 24 years of experience, she provides comprehensive, compassionate cancer care from her Saket-based practice at Max Healthcare, serving patients across South Delhi who need a multidisciplinary approach to complex thoracic cancers.
Thoracic Oncology is a specialized branch of cancer care focused on tumours arising within the chest cavity, including cancers of the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, pleura and chest wall.
Encompasses complex tumors of the chest cavity, including malignancies of the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, pleura, and chest wall.
Treatment depends on the type, stage, size and location of the cancer, and may include radiation therapy, surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or a combination of these approaches, tailored to each patient’s diagnosis.
Dr. Charu Garg utilizes state-of-the-art radiation therapy techniques to deliver highly precise treatment for thoracic cancers while protecting surrounding healthy organs and improving treatment outcomes for patients in South Delhi.
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy delivers highly precise radiation doses while minimizing exposure to nearby healthy tissues.
Image Guided Radiation Therapy uses daily imaging to ensure accurate tumour targeting during every treatment session.
RapidArc delivers radiation quickly with continuous beam rotation, reducing treatment time while maintaining precision.
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy delivers high-dose radiation with exceptional accuracy for selected thoracic tumours.
3D-Conformal Radiation Therapy shapes radiation beams to match the tumour, while Tomotherapy combines CT imaging with advanced radiation delivery for complex thoracic cancers.
Several factors may increase the risk of thoracic cancers, including:
Accurate diagnosis helps determine the most effective treatment strategy, and typically includes physical examination, chest X-ray, CT scan, PET-CT scan, MRI scan, bronchoscopy, endoscopy (for esophageal cancer), needle biopsy, lung function tests, blood investigations and histopathology review.
Dr. Charu Garg is an experienced radiation oncologist with over 25+ years of expertise in treating thoracic cancers using advanced radiation technologies and personalized treatment approaches. Consulting from Max Smart Hospital and Max Saket East Block, both in Saket, her thoracic oncology practice covers:
Patients from across South Delhi consult Dr. Garg at her Saket clinic for a clear, structured explanation of their diagnosis and treatment options.
Thoracic Oncology includes lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumours, pleural tumours and chest wall cancers.
Yes. Radiation therapy is an important treatment for many stages of lung cancer and may be used alone or in combination with surgery, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy.
SBRT is an advanced radiation therapy technique that delivers highly focused, high-dose radiation to small lung tumours with excellent precision.
Yes. Many thoracic cancers can be effectively treated with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy, depending on the individual case.
Dr. Charu Garg performs a detailed evaluation and develops a personalized treatment plan based on the type, stage and characteristics of your cancer.
Yes. While her consultation base is in Saket, South Delhi, patients regularly travel from Hauz Khas and other nearby South Delhi neighbourhoods for thoracic oncology consultations.
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