Dr. Nalini Yadala

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — Gandhi Medical College, Osmania University, Hyderabad · 1983
• MD (Radiotherapy) — Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad · 1994
• DNB (Radiotherapy) — National Board of Examinations · 1994

Fellowships & Special Training

• Professional Fellowship — UICC (International Union Against Cancer) ICRETT Fellowship on "Quality Assurance in HDR Brachytherapy" | The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK · 2000
• Professional Fellowship — Advanced Training in Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) and Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) | MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA · 2007

Certifications & Accreditations

• Member — UICC (International Union Against Cancer), Geneva, Switzerland
• Member — Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
• Member — American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
• Member — Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)
• Member — Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Professor, HOD & Examiner — DNB (Radiation Oncology), Yashoda Hospitals

Major Conditions Treated

• Breast Cancer — Hypofractionation, DIBH technique for left-sided breast cancers, breast conservation therapy
• Gynaecological Cancers — IMRT, RapidArc, IGRT, and Brachytherapy for cervical, uterine, and vaginal cancers
• Head & Neck Cancers — Concurrent chemoradiotherapy, IMRT, and IGRT
• Lung Cancer — External beam radiotherapy and SBRT
• Prostate Cancer — External beam radiation with IMRT/VMAT
• Gastrointestinal Cancers — Colorectal, gastric, and oesophageal radiation management
• Brain and CNS Tumours — SRS and SBRT for primary and metastatic tumours
• Genitourinary Malignancies — Bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers
• Solid Tumours — Comprehensive management with concurrent chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy

Sub-Specialties

• HDR Brachytherapy: UICC Royal Marsden-trained expert in high-dose-rate brachytherapy for gynaecological and other cancers — one of the most precision-intensive radiation techniques available.
• Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT): MD Anderson-trained in IGRT — daily imaging-guided radiation delivery ensuring maximum tumour targeting and minimum normal tissue exposure.
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) & SBRT: Advanced techniques delivering highly focused, high-dose radiation to small tumours in the brain, spine, lung, and liver.
• Breast Hypofractionation & DIBH: Pioneering shorter, equally effective radiation courses for breast cancer and Deep Inspiration Breath Hold technique to protect the heart in left-sided cancers.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• 3DCRT (3D Conformal Radiotherapy)
• IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy)
• VMAT / RapidArc
• IGRT (Image Guided Radiotherapy)
• SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy)
• SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery)
• HDR Brachytherapy — intracavitary and intraluminal
• Image Guided Brachytherapy
• Hypofractionated breast radiotherapy
• DIBH (Deep Inspiration Breath Hold) technique
• Concurrent chemoradiotherapy for head & neck and gynaecological cancers

Current Affiliation

Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist | Professor, HOD & Examiner — DNB (Radiation Oncology) | Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Raj Bhavan Road, Hyderabad | 2009 – Present

Past Experience

• Professor — Department of Radiotherapy | MNJ Institute of Oncology (RCC), Affiliated to Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad | December 2004 – December 2008
• Professor — Department of Radiotherapy | Government Medical College, Anantapur | September 2003 – December 2004
• Associate Professor | Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada | June 2001 – September 2003
• Consultant Radiation Oncologist | Apollo Cancer Hospital, Hyderabad | 1995
• Assistant Professor — Department of Radiotherapy | Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad | 1994 – 2001
• General Practice | Islamic Republic of Iran (Government of Iran) | 3.5 years

Academic & Research Roles

• Professor, HOD & Examiner — DNB (Radiation Oncology), Yashoda Hospitals
• Member — Inspection Commission, various academic radiotherapy programmes
• Principal Investigator / Co-Investigator — Multiple national and international clinical trials including Phase II Cetuximab study in metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma

Key Achievements

• UICC ICRETT Fellowship — The Royal Marsden Hospital, London (2000) — prestigious international cancer control fellowship
• Advanced IGRT/IMRT Training — MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA (2007)
• 31+ years of experience in radiation oncology — spanning teaching, clinical practice, and international research
• Professor and Examiner — DNB (Radiation Oncology) at Yashoda Hospitals

National & International Awards

• UICC (International Union Against Cancer) ICRETT Fellowship — The Royal Marsden Hospital, London · 2000
• Information not publicly available for additional awards.

Professional Memberships

• Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
• American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
• Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• UICC (International Union Against Cancer), Geneva, Switzerland

Published Papers (Selected)

• Yadala N, Vivek Y, Devika S, Thirumalai Swamy S. "Rapid arc radiotherapy in a patient with bilateral breast carcinoma — 10 year follow up." International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research. ISSN (Online): 2393-915X; Volume 6, Issue 12, December 2019.
• Yadala N, et al. "A retrospective study of thousand pap smears at Tertiary Care Centre." International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research. Volume 4, Issue 12, December 2017.
• Yadala N, et al. "A rare case of fever of unknown origin: subcutaneous panniculitis like T-cell lymphoma." BMJ Case Reports. 2015. doi:10.1136/bcr-2015-211355.
• Yadala N, et al. "Multiple aneurysms and Rosai-Dorfman's disease — Association or coincidence?" BMJ Case Reports. 2015. doi:10.1136/bcr-2015-212189.
• Yadala N, et al. "Huge mediastinal mass with minimal symptoms: thymolipoma." BMJ Case Reports. 2015.
• Principal Investigator — Open, uncontrolled, multicentre, Phase II study of Cetuximab in combination with Irinotecan in patients with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma expressing EGFR.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Image guided brachytherapy outcomes in gynaecological cancers
• Hypofractionation in breast cancer — reducing treatment burden without compromising outcomes
• DIBH technique for heart-sparing left-sided breast radiotherapy
• Long-term follow-up of RapidArc radiotherapy in bilateral breast carcinoma

Case 01 — Bilateral Breast Carcinoma with RapidArc VMAT: A patient with bilateral breast carcinoma was managed with RapidArc (VMAT) radiotherapy at Yashoda Hospitals — a highly complex case as simultaneous bilateral breast irradiation with optimal cardiac and pulmonary sparing requires advanced treatment planning. Dr. Yadala's 10-year follow-up of this case, published in the International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research (2019), demonstrated sustained disease control with an excellent toxicity profile.

Case 02 — Advanced Cervical Cancer with Image-Guided HDR Brachytherapy: A patient with locally advanced cervical cancer was treated with a combination of external beam IMRT and image-guided HDR intracavitary brachytherapy — the international gold standard for this condition. Dr. Yadala's Royal Marsden-trained expertise in HDR brachytherapy enabled precise dose delivery to the tumour with minimal bowel and bladder exposure, achieving complete local response.

• Comprehensive Technical Expertise: Patients and referring physicians value Dr. Yadala's mastery of the full spectrum of modern radiation techniques — from IMRT and VMAT to IGRT, SBRT, SRS, and HDR brachytherapy.
• International Training: Patients choose Dr. Yadala for complex cases knowing her expertise is shaped by fellowships at The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston.
• Thorough Communication: Described as clear and patient in explaining radiation therapy options, expected side effects, and the rationale behind each treatment choice.
• Academic Commitment: Respected by colleagues and trainees for her role as Professor and DNB Examiner — reflecting clinical excellence combined with a commitment to the next generation of radiation oncologists.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Yadala's clinical approach integrates her international fellowship training with a commitment to applying the most advanced radiation techniques available in India to every eligible patient. She participates in multidisciplinary tumour board discussions, ensuring that radiation planning is coordinated with surgical oncology, medical oncology, and pathology teams. She invests time in explaining radiation therapy to patients who are often unfamiliar with the technology, helping them understand the rationale, expected benefits, and side effect management throughout the course of treatment.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Yadala is trained in the most advanced radiation delivery systems available: 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT (RapidArc), IGRT, SBRT, SRS, and image-guided HDR brachytherapy — the last of which she was specifically trained in at The Royal Marsden Hospital, London. She employs Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) technique for left-sided breast cancers to minimise cardiac radiation dose, and uses hypofractionated breast radiotherapy to reduce the number of treatment sessions without compromising outcomes. Her advanced IGRT training from MD Anderson ensures daily image verification for precision targeting in every session.

* Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing and case complexity. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Language Support

Dr. Yadala is fluent in English, Telugu, and Hindi. Cancer Rounds provides professional medical interpretation in Arabic, French, Russian, and other languages on request.

Visa & Travel Assistance

Cancer Rounds provides medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Nalini Yadala at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad.

Virtual Consultations

Virtual pre-travel consultations are available for international patients through Cancer Rounds for review of imaging, pathology, and prior radiation history before arrival in Hyderabad for radiation oncology management.

1. Q: What advanced technologies does Dr. Nalini Yadala use in radiation oncology treatment?

   A: Dr. Yadala is trained in the full spectrum of advanced radiation techniques: IMRT, VMAT (RapidArc), IGRT, SBRT, SRS, and image-guided HDR brachytherapy — with international fellowships from The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston. She also uses DIBH for cardiac-sparing in left-sided breast cancers and hypofractionated protocols to reduce treatment burden.

2. Q: What conditions does Dr. Nalini Yadala specialise in treating?

   A: Dr. Yadala treats the full spectrum of cancers requiring radiation oncology management — including breast, gynaecological (cervical, uterine), head and neck, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, brain, and genitourinary malignancies. She is particularly known for HDR brachytherapy in gynaecological cancers and advanced IGRT/IMRT for head and neck cancers.

3. Q: How do I book an appointment with Dr. Nalini Yadala?

   A: Appointments can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Q: Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Nalini Yadala?

   A: Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Nalini Yadala, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination in Hyderabad.

5. Q: What support is available for international patients?

   A: International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

6. Q: Does Dr. Nalini Yadala offer second opinions for radiation oncology cases?

   A: Yes. Virtual second opinion consultations on radiation treatment planning can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for domestic and international patients seeking expert review of their radiotherapy plan.