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Dr. Sapna Nangia

Radiation Oncologist

Dr. Sapna Nangia

Senior Consultant - Radiation Oncology

35+ years of experience

MBBS, MD (Radiotherpay), Advacned Radiation Therapy Trainings/Courses
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai - India

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Sapna Nangia Specializes In

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    Breast Cancer Head and Neck Cancer Hypopharyngeal Cancer Laryngeal Cancer Mouth Cancer Oropharyngeal Cancer Nasopharyngeal Cancer Salivary Gland Cancer Throat Cancer Tongue Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Sapna Nangia

    Major Cancer Types Treated
    • Head and Neck Cancers (including Oral, Oropharyngeal, Skull Base, Salivary Gland, Throat)
    • Breast Cancer
    • Gynaecological Cancers (Cervical, Vulvar implied)
    • Brain Tumours (Glioma, Meningioma)
    • Lung Cancer
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers (Esophageal, Colon)
    • Genitourinary Cancers (Bladder)
    • Skin Cancers (Merkel Cell, Nonmelanoma)
    • Sarcomas (Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma)
    • Paediatric Tumours (Retinoblastoma, Wilms Tumor)
    Sub-specialties
    • Radiation Oncology
    • Proton Therapy
    • Head & Neck Oncology
    • Breast Oncology
    • Gynaecological Oncology
    • Skull Base Oncology
    Advanced Procedures Performed
    • Proton Therapy (including IMPT – Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy)
    • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
    • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
    • Stereotactic Body Radio Therapy (SBRT)
    • Stereotactic Radio Surgery (SRS)
    • TomoTherapy
    • Deep Inspiratory Breath Hold (DIBH) Radiotherapy (for Left Breast Cancer / Mediastinal Lymphoma)
    • Hippocampal Avoidance Radiotherapy
    • Brachytherapy (Interstitial for H&N, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Breast, Gynae; MR-Based)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees
    • MBBS – Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), University of Poona (1986)
    • MD (Radiotherapy) – Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow (1994)
    Fellowships & Special Training (Observerships & Courses)
    • Proton Therapy: Miami Cancer Institute (Florida, 2019); Maryland Proton Treatment Center (Baltimore, 2019); ProCure Proton Therapy Center (New Jersey, 2019); IBA Proteus Users Meeting (Shreveport & Dallas, 2017)
    • TomoTherapy: City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Centre (California, 2019)
    • IMRT: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), New York (with Dr. Michael Zelefsky, 2002); Moores Cancer Centre, University of California San Diego (with Dr. Ajay Sandhu, 2008); Third Community Hospital IMRT Symposium (New Jersey, 2002); TMH IMRT Course (Mumbai, 2004)
    • IGRT/SRS/SBRT: Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, New York (with Dr. Shalom Kalnicki & Dr. Madhur Garg, 2009); Stanford University SBRT Symposium (California, 2010); ESTRO Course “Image Guided Radiotherapy In Clinical Practice” (Brussels, 2009); 13th ISRS Meeting (Montreux, 2017); BrainLab User Meeting (Hong Kong, 2011)
    • Brachytherapy: TMH Brachytherapy Practicum (Mumbai, 2006)
    • Other: ESTRO Course “Imaging for Target Volume Determination” (Italy, 2005); ESTRO Course “Molecular Oncology for the Radiation Oncologist” (Portugal, 2007); NBE Faculty Development Programme in Research Methodology (New Delhi, 2016)

    Professional Experience

    Current & Past Hospital Affiliations
    • Director – Head Neck & Breast Cancer; Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology: Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC), Chennai (Current)
    • Visiting Consultant, Radiation Oncology: Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (Current)
    • Consultant, Medical Affairs: Varian Medical Systems, India (Jul 2017 – Jun 2019)
    • Senior Consultant & Academic Coordinator, Radiation Oncology: Apollo Cancer Institute, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (Mar 2012 – Jan 2019)
    • Chief Radiation Oncologist: International Oncology Centre, Fortis Hospital, Noida (Dec 2009 – Feb 2012)
    • Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology: Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi (Jun 2000 – Nov 2009)
    • Consultant, Radiation Oncology: Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi (Feb 1998 – Jun 2000)
    • Senior Resident: Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi (1995 – 1998)
    • Post Graduate Resident (MD Radiotherapy): SGPGI, Lucknow (1992 – 1994)
    • Captain, Army Medical Corps: Indian Army (Jan 1986 – Dec 1990)
    Academic & Research Roles
    • Editor-in-Chief, ProNews (APCC Newsletter) (Sep 2020 – Present)
    • Editorial Board Member, Apollo Medicine (Nov 2021 – Present)
    • Academic Coordinator, Radiation Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital (Past)
    • Actively involved in training DNB Radiotherapy students at two centres (Past).
    • Faculty/Invited Speaker at over 65 national and international oncology.
    • Authored/Co-authored over 65 publications in indexed journals.
    • Organised educational meetings on precision radiation techniques.
    • Medical Advisor, Global Cancer Concern India (NGO – Volunteering) (Jul 2005 – Present)
    Key Achievements & Contributions
    • Pioneering role in implementing Proton Therapy at APCC, Chennai, for H&N, Breast, Gynae, Skull Base cancers.
    • One of the early adopters of IMRT in India (2002-2003).
    • Established/upgraded radiotherapy departments in three major hospitals in Delhi NCR.
    • Instituted advanced techniques like DIBH for breast cancer and MR-based brachytherapy.
    • Significant contributions to research, particularly in Head & Neck (hippocampal avoidance) and Prostate cancer radiotherapy.
    • Extensive international training and observerships at world-leading cancer centres.
    • Dedicated mentor and trainer for postgraduate radiation oncology students.
    • Committed to public cancer awareness and education through NGO work and outreach programs.

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