Shamsudheen Cholayil
MBBS, MD Radiation Oncology, FRCR
Chennai
Summary
Seeking a position to utilize my skills and abilities in the field of Radiation Oncology that offers professional growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
30
30
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Apollo Cancer Centre
2023.04 - Current
Working at Apollo Cancer Centre in Chennai, I have honed my skills in precision radiosurgery techniques, particularly in the treatment of functional, benign, and malignant indications. I specialize in delivering hypofractionated treatments and am dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes and quality of life. With access to an array of cutting-edge radiation technologies, including protons, CyberKnife, linear accelerator, and brachytherapy, I am committed to providing compassionate care to patients in need of radiation therapy solutions.
Consultant Radiation Oncologist
MVR cancer Centre and Research institute
2017.04 - 2023.03
- MVR Cancer Centre and Research institute is a tertiary cancer hospital in the northern part of state of Kerala.
- It houses an Elekta Versa HD and Elekta Synergy machines with IMRT, Rapid arc, IGRT and SRS facilities, Monaco treatment planning system and Nucletron HDR brachytherapy.
- I have been working with the department as a, since April 2017 and have been managing mainly lung, breast, GI and pediatric malignancies.
- We have treated more than 10000 cases since inception of the department and have been actively involved in treatment decision making, plan approval and follow up of these patients.
Registrar
Aster MIMS Hospital
2015.08 - 2017.03
- Evaluated cancer patients involving history taking, physical examination, diagnosis, staging and work up, devised treatment plan based on individual patient characteristics, actively involved in treatment simulation and contouring target volumes and normal anatomical structures on CT, MRI and PET/CT images, evaluated treatment plans generated by Medical Physicists
- Monitored pretreatment quality assurance and ensured the maintenance of safety standards.
- Managed common radiation and chemo induced complications.
Education
FRCR Clinical Oncology -
Royal College of Radiologists
London 2001.04 - 2022.10
M.D. - Radiation Oncology
JIPMER
Puducherry, PY 2012.04 - 2015.03
Internship -
Govt. Medical College
Calicut 2009.12 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery (M.B.B.S) -
Government Medical College
Calicut 2004.08 - 2009.05
Skills
Conformal Radiotherapy - 3DCRT,IMRT, IGRT
Research experience
Submitted the MD thesis titled "Comparison of interstitial brachytherapy with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for tumor bed boost following breast conservative surgery” under Dr K Gunaseelan.
Prospective study of short course radiotherapy followed by chemotherapy and delayed surgery in locally advanced rectal cancer (Ongoing)
Co investigator in Project ARGOS
Co investigator in HYPORT Adjuvant
Accomplishments
- Oral presentation on “Comparison of interstitial brachytherapy with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for tumor bed boost following breast conservative surgery” – AROI TN-PY 2014
- Lecture on “Basic principles of radiotherapy” in National Conference on “Taking the Crab out of the way – An Oncological Nursing Perspective” held at Aster MIMS Calicut 27 -28 November 2015
- Lecture on “Artificial intelligence in radiation oncology” in “Machine training in XRT” organized by young radiation oncology forum at MVR cancer centre on 20 october 2019
- Lecture on “Radiation in pediatric rhabdomayosarcoma” in Calicut oncology club meeting on 28 Nov 2019
Publications
1. N. Vijayaprabhu, K. Gunaseelan, N. Vivekanandan, N. Karthik, C. Shamsudheen and K. Reddy, "Postmastectomy Scar Boost Irradiation Using HDR Surface Mould Brachytherapy by 3D Image-Based Volume Optimization," International Journal of Medical Physics, Clinical Engineering and Radiation Oncology, Vol. 2 No. 4, 2013, pp. 139-146. doi: 10.4236/ijmpcero.2013.24019.
2. “Imaging features of adult Medulloblastoma” in JIPMER journal of cancer
3. “Intra-cranial Germinoma and management options” in JIPMER journal of cancer
4. Kannan P, Mukherji A, Saravanan K, Reddy KS, Vivekanandam S, Shamsudheen C, Santhosh V. Change in the Quality of Life in Oropharyngeal, Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer Patients treated with Volumetric Modulated Arc-Based Concomitant Boost Radiotherapy. Gulf J Oncolog. 2016 May;1(21):36-45. PMID: 27250886.
5. Krishnan Y, Smitha B, Cholayil S. Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity – An underrecognized entity in pediatric brain tumors: Case report and review of literature. Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2020;41:254-6.
6.Periasamy K, Karunanithi G, Cholayil S, Dharanipragada K, Neelakanadan V. Dosimetric comparison between interstitial brachytherapy and volumetric-modulated arc therapy for tumor bed boost in breast cancer. J Contemp Brachytherapy. 2021 Jun;13(3):302-309. doi: 10.5114/jcb.2021.106141.
Affiliations
Association of Radiation oncologists of India (AROI)
Pediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS)
Calicut oncology Club, Kerala
Indian Medical association, India
Referees
1.Dr.Dinesh.M
Consultant & Head Department of Radiation Oncology Division
MVR Cancer Centre & Research Institute
Calicut PIN – 673601, Kerala, India
Mobile-+919847317361
E mail: drmdinesh@mvrccri.co
2. Dr. Arunlal M
Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Lisie hospital
Ernakulum, Kerala
Mobile -+918129927353
Email - arun_lal@ymail.com
Timeline
Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Apollo Cancer Centre
2023.04 - Current
Consultant Radiation Oncologist
MVR cancer Centre and Research institute
2017.04 - 2023.03
Registrar
Aster MIMS Hospital
2015.08 - 2017.03
M.D. - Radiation Oncology
JIPMER
2012.04 - 2015.03
Internship -
Govt. Medical College
2009.12 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery (M.B.B.S) -
Government Medical College
2004.08 - 2009.05
FRCR Clinical Oncology -
Royal College of Radiologists
2001.04 - 2022.10
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