Dr. Sapna Nangia
Director – Head Neck & Breast, Department of Radiation Oncology
Apollo Proton Cancer CentreChennai, India
24+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS – University of Poona
- MD (Radiotherapy) – Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
Overview:
Dr. Sapna Nangia is a highly experienced clinical and radiation oncologist with deep expertise in cancer management, precision radiotherapy, proton beam therapy, research, academics, public education, and cancer awareness. She currently serves as Director – Head Neck & Breast, Department of Radiation Oncology at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai. Her major focus areas include head & neck cancers, breast cancer, precision radiation therapy, and proton beam therapy.
She completed her MBBS from University of Poona in 1986 and MD in Radiotherapy from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow in 1994. She has trained and observed at reputed international cancer centres including Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Moores Cancer Center, and other leading proton therapy institutions in the USA. She was also among the early adopters of IMRT in India around 2002–2003.
Conditions Treated
- Head & Neck Cancers
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumors
- Spinal Tumors
- Oral Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Gynecologic Cancers
- Genitourinary Cancers
- Prostate Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors
- Advanced & Complex Cancers requiring precision radiotherapy
Procedures Performed
- Proton Beam Therapy
- Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
- Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Cranial CyberKnife Radiosurgery
- Brachytherapy
- Precision Radiation Therapy Planning
- Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy
- CNS Tumor Radiation Treatment
Memberships
- Member – Delhi Medical Council
- Member – Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
- Member – Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO)
- Member – American Society for Radiation Oncology
- Member – European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology
- Member – Association of Gynecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI)
- Member – Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology (ISNO)
Awards & Achievements
- Recognized expert in Radiation Oncology & Proton Therapy with international clinical exposure
- Among the early adopters of IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy) in India (2002–2003)
- Regular participant and speaker at national and international oncology conferences
- Significant contribution towards advancing precision radiotherapy and proton therapy in India
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She specializes in radiation oncology, especially head & neck cancer, breast cancer, proton therapy, and precision radiotherapy.
She practices at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai.
No. She is a radiation oncologist and focuses on radiation-based cancer treatments such as proton therapy, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, and brachytherapy.
Yes. She has received proton therapy observership training at reputed institutions in the USA and works at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre.
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