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Dr. Khushboo Jain Karnawat

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.

About Dr. Khushboo Jain Karnawat

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.

Medical Oncology Expertise

Breast Cancer

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.

Lymphomas

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.

Gastrointestinal Cancers

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.

Blood Cancer

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.

Systemic Cancer Treatment

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.

Education, Training and Fellowships

MBBS, Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad (2011)

MD – Radiation Oncology, B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (Gold Medalist)

DM – Medical Oncology, B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (Gold Medalist, 2023)

DrNB – Medical Oncology, National Board of Examination (2024)

ESMO Certification in Medical Oncology (ECMO)

FCEPC – Fellowship in Palliative Care, IAPC (2025)

Cancer Treatment Through Medical Oncology

Chemotherapy

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

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

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 Therapy

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.

Experience That Matters in Every Step of Your Cancer Journey

Awards & Academic Achievements

Student Ambassador, JENESYS 2010 – Selected for the Japan-East Asia student

exchange programme; visited Japan in June 2010.

Third Prize, AROI Gujarat State Chapter Poster Presentation – Institutional

Experience of Adaptation from IMRT to VMAT in Post-operative Cases of Carcinoma Tongue.

First Prize, 1st International Congress of Dental Oncology & Research

Conference 2022, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Selected for Zonal Round, ISMPO-TYSA Quiz 2022 – Real-World Data on the

Prevalence of Oral Premalignant Lesions in Western India.

Research & Publications

Radiation Oncology Research

Institutional experience of adaptation from IMRT to VMAT in post-operative cases of carcinoma tongue

Oral Cancer Research

Association of Oral Premalignant Lesions with the Consumption of Tobacco

Lymphoma Research

Marginal Zone Lymphoma of Bilateral Buccal Mucosa: A Case Report

Gallbladder Cancer Research

Role of Adjuvant Radiotherapy in Gall Bladder Cancers: A Review of Literature

Haematological Oncology Research

Simultaneous Occurrence of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Rare Presentation

Why Consult a Medical Oncologist?

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.

Frequently asked questions

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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Consult a Medical Oncologist in Chh. Sambhajinagar

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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