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MBBS | MD (Radiation Oncology) | DM (Medical Oncology) | DrNB – Medical Oncology | ESMO Certified
Dr. Khushboo Jain Karnawat is a Medical Oncologist at Karnawat Cancer Hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. She has specialized training in medical oncology and provides care for patients requiring systemic cancer treatment. Her clinical interests include breast cancer, lymphomas and gastrointestinal malignancies. Depending on the patient’s diagnosis, cancer type, stage and other clinical factors, medical oncology may involve chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy or other systemic treatments.
Her approach focuses on understanding each patient’s diagnosis and treatment requirements before discussing appropriate treatment options with the patient and family.
Dr. Khushboo Jain Karnawat is a Medical Oncologist practising at Karnawat Cancer Hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra. Her training includes medical and radiation oncology, with qualifications from institutions including Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College and Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad.
She has completed MD in Radiation Oncology and DM in Medical Oncology and also holds a DrNB in Medical Oncology. Her profile lists ESMO certification, reflecting additional professional training in oncology. She has worked at institutions including
Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute and Medicover Hospital before joining Karnawat Cancer Hospital.
Her clinical interests include breast cancer, lymphomas and gastrointestinal malignancies. She provides medical oncology care based on the patient’s diagnosis, disease characteristics and individual treatment requirements.
Dr. Khushboo Jain Karnawat provides medical oncology care for patients with breast cancer. Depending on the diagnosis and disease characteristics, systemic treatment may include chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy when clinically appropriate.
Medical oncology plays an important role in the diagnosis, staging and treatment of lymphomas. Treatment is selected according to the lymphoma subtype, stage, risk factors and patient-specific considerations.
Medical oncology can form part of treatment for gastrointestinal malignancies, including systemic therapy before or after surgery or for advanced disease, depending on the cancer type and clinical situation.
The hospital's current blood-cancer content identifies Dr. Khushboo Jain Karnawat as the primary medical oncology specialist for haematological malignancies including leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Medical oncology involves the use of medicines that act throughout the body to treat cancer. The appropriate treatment depends on the cancer type, stage, pathology, molecular characteristics where relevant and the patient's overall health.
Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer medicines to destroy or control cancer cells. It may be used before surgery, after surgery or for advanced disease depending on the cancer type and treatment plan.
Immunotherapy uses medicines that help the immune system recognize and respond to cancer. It is appropriate only for selected cancers and patients based on clinical and where relevant, biomarker information.
Targeted therapy is designed to act on specific molecular features of cancer. Appropriate testing may be required to determine whether a patient is likely to benefit.
Hormonal or endocrine therapy may be used for certain hormone-sensitive cancers, particularly some breast cancers. Its use depends on tumour biology and receptor status.
exchange programme; visited Japan in June 2010.
Experience of Adaptation from IMRT to VMAT in Post-operative Cases of Carcinoma Tongue.
Conference 2022, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Prevalence of Oral Premalignant Lesions in Western India.
Institutional experience of adaptation from IMRT to VMAT in post-operative cases of carcinoma tongue
Association of Oral Premalignant Lesions with the Consumption of Tobacco
Marginal Zone Lymphoma of Bilateral Buccal Mucosa: A Case Report
Role of Adjuvant Radiotherapy in Gall Bladder Cancers: A Review of Literature
Simultaneous Occurrence of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Rare Presentation
Medical oncology is a specialized field focused on treating cancer using medicines such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and hormonal therapy. A Medical Oncologist evaluates the type and stage of cancer, recommends the most appropriate treatment plan and monitors the patient’s response to therapy. They also work closely with surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists and other specialists when a combination of treatments is required for an appropriate, coordinated treatment plan.
Dr. Khushboo Jain Karnawat is a Medical Oncologist at Karnawat Cancer Hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Her qualifications include MBBS, MD in Radiation Oncology, DM in Medical Oncology and DrNB in Medical Oncology. Her profile also identifies ESMO certification.
A Medical Oncologist specializes in the use of systemic cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and other medicines when clinically appropriate.
Her listed clinical interests include breast cancer, lymphomas and gastrointestinal malignancies. The hospital also identifies her as a specialist in haematological cancers including leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
No. Her specialty is Medical Oncology. Surgical cancer treatment is handled by a Surgical Oncologist. At Karnawat Cancer Hospital, Dr. Anand Vinay Karnawat is the Surgical Oncologist.
Yes. Immunotherapy and targeted therapy are among the systemic cancer treatments offered through Medical Oncology. The suitability of these treatments depends on the type and stage of cancer, biomarker status and the patient’s overall clinical condition.
Surgical oncology
This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment is decided by your oncologist after reviewing your reports.
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Medical oncology is a specialised branch of cancer care focused on the medical treatment and management of cancer.
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses medicines to destroy cancer cells, slow their growth, or control the progression of…
Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps the body’s immune system recognise and respond to cancer cells.
Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment that acts on specific molecules, genes or proteins involved in the growth, spread or…
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with cancer and needs specialist medical oncology evaluation, you can consult Dr. Khushboo Jain Karnawat at Karnawat Cancer Hospital. Bring relevant medical records, pathology reports, imaging reports and previous treatment information to your consultation so the oncology team can review your case and discuss appropriate next steps.
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