About Dr. P. Sasikala
Dr. P. Sasikala is an experienced Consultant Radiation Oncologist in Bangalore with more than 16 years of expertise in delivering precision-based and evidence-driven radiation therapy for different types of cancer.
She completed her MBBS from Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, followed by a Diploma in Medical Radiotherapy from Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai, and DNB in Radiation Oncology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
Dr. P. Sasikala has extensive experience in advanced radiation techniques including Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy, Image-Guided Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy and brachytherapy.
Her clinical practice also includes CyberKnife-based treatment planning and other highly precise radiation approaches designed to target tumours while minimising unnecessary radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.
Dr. P. Sasikala has a special interest in the treatment of breast cancer, cervical cancer and other gynaecological cancers and is actively involved in personalised treatment planning for women undergoing radiation therapy.
Her expertise also extends to selected brain tumours, head and neck cancers, lung cancer, liver cancer, prostate cancer and other malignancies where radiation therapy forms an important part of multidisciplinary cancer treatment.
She has treated more than 5,000 patients and has extensive experience working within multidisciplinary tumour boards where radiation oncologists collaborate with surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and other specialists.
Dr. P. Sasikala is actively involved in teaching and academic activities and has mentored Radiation Oncology postgraduate trainees during her professional career.
Her research interests include brachytherapy, breast cancer radiotherapy, re-irradiation, telemedicine and the evolution of cancer care, and she has presented her work at national and international scientific conferences.
She received the Best Paper Award for work related to Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation at the Indian Brachytherapy Society Conference in 2016.
Dr. P. Sasikala is also actively involved in cancer awareness, screening and early-detection initiatives across urban and rural communities, with a particular focus on improving awareness about cancers affecting women.
Her approach combines advanced radiation technology, multidisciplinary cancer care, clear communication and personalised treatment planning to support patients throughout their cancer treatment journey.