Department of Oncology
Dr. Himanshu Srivastava
Department: Radiation Oncology
Designation: Consultant - Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Himanshu Srivastava brings over 10 years of invaluable experience to the field of Clinical Oncology and Radiation Oncology. He has been trained at renowned institutes like Apollo Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, and Research Centre, New Delhi. Currently, he is serving as Senior Radiation Oncologist and Head of Department at Capitol Hospital, Jalandhar. With a steadfast commitment to patient care, Dr. Srivastava specializes in the comprehensive management of various solid tumors using a combination of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy. His extensive expertise encompasses the utilization of modern radiotherapy techniques such as 3 DCRT, IMRT, IGRT, Rapid-Arc, SBRT, SRS/SRT, Electron beam therapy, Adaptive radiotherapy, and Brachytherapy, ensuring precise and effective treatment delivery tailored to each patient's unique needs. Dr. Srivastava's contributions extend beyond clinical practice, as he has authored numerous research papers published in esteemed journals within the field of Oncology, further solidifying his reputation as a respected leader and innovator in cancer care.
Dr. Srivastava’s sincere commitment towards his patients combined with his efforts to spread awareness regarding cancer among the general population, puts him ahead as a true pioneer in the field of oncology as among the best oncologist in India. He believes in providing individualized care to all of his patients.
Educational qualifications:
- MBBS, DMRT, DNB Radiation Oncology, PDCR
Field of Expertise: 16 years
- Breast cancer
- Gynaecological malignancies
- Carcinoma Prostate
- Carcinoma Lung
- Central nervous system malignancies
- Head and neck malignancies
Work Experience:
Dr. Srivastava has an experience of over a decade in the field of Radiation Oncology
Research & Articles:
- Persistent post-radiotherapy pain and locoregional recurrence in head and neck cancer-Is there a hidden link? Korean J Pain 2015
- Is volumetric modulated arc therapy better than intensity-modulated radiotherapy for gynaecological malignancies? A dosimetric comparison. J Can Res Ther 2014
- Weekly versus three-weekly cisplatin-based concurrent chemoradiotherapy as definitive treatment in head and neck cancer- where do we stand? GJO 2016
- Review article: Three weekly versus weekly cisplatin as a radiosensitizer in head and neck cancer: A decision dilemma. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2016
- Male breast cancer: an 8-year experience in a single tertiary oncology center in India. International Journal of Medical Paediatrics and Oncology 2016
- Hopes and hypes with image-based brachytherapy: An Indian experience with 53 patients. Can it be the standard yet? E-poster presentation. 2014 World Cancer Congress.
- Given a talk on “SBRT in Early-stage NSCLC: Can it replace surgery” at Advanced Cancer Diagnostic, Treatment and Research Centre at Bhatinda in July, 2017.
- Management of lung cancer brain metastasis-an overview. Asian J Oncol 2017
- Radiation therapy – an effective tool for analgesia in metastatic bone disease in breast cancer. J Evolution Med Dent Sci 2017
- Pattern of Gustatory Impairment and its recovery after head and neck irradiation. Iranian J Otorhinolaryngol 2017
- Adjuvant radiation therapy and temozolomide in gliosarcoma – is it enough? Case series of 7 patients. Asian J Neurosurg 2018
- Review article: The changing landscape of induction chemotherapy in head and neck cancers. Int J Health Res Medico Leg Prae 2019
- Bilateral renal cell lymphoma: Case report and review of literature. Int J Medical Paed Oncol 2023
- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy versus Rapidarc in the treatment of carcinoma left breast – Finding the optimal radiation therapy technique. Iran J Med Phys 2023
- Cancer epidemiology in Radiation Oncology: An institutional experience from North India during 2016-2022. Epidemiol Health Syst J 2023
Awards and Honours:
- Dr. Neal Joseph Fellowship in 2010 awarded at the Association of Radiation Oncologist India Conference, Hyderabad
- Best Doctor Award in 2015 at Foundation Day Celebration, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi
Memberships:
- Member of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India
- Member of Indian Brachytherapy Society
- Member of Indian College of Radiation Oncology