Dr. Abhishek Krishna
Experience: | 5 years |
Education: | Father Muller Medical College |
Academic degree: | MD (Doctor of Medicine) |
Area of specialization: | I am mostly focused on radiation therapy for cancer care — that’s kinda my core zone. I plan and deliver radiation using techniques like IMRT, IGRT, SBRT and SRS. Each has its own twist, and which one we pick honestly depends on the site, stage and patient’s overall condition. These aren’t just big acronyms — they actually help us hit the tumour better and protect the healthy bits around it. That matters.
Along with radiation, I also deal with chemotherapy and targeted therapies when needed. Sometimes we combine them, sometimes we sequence them out — depends on the case and how the body is coping. I try to keep that flexible, but still evidence-backed. Brachytherapy’s another area I work in, especially for gynecological cancers — cervical, endometrial, sometimes vaginal tumours. It’s a more internal route but super precise when done right. Timing and dosing gets a bit tricky there, ngl.
Also spend a lot of time on palliative care and symptom relief — pain, nausea, breathlessness, fatigue — stuff people don’t always talk about till it's unbearable. I believe cancer care isn’t just about shrinking the tumour. It’s also about helping patients feel better while they go through all of this. If we don’t manage the symptoms, even the best protocol can fall flat.
There’s never one way to treat a patient. You adjust, explain, listen, re-adjust. Cancer doesn’t follow rules, neither can we. |
Achievements: | I am actively involved with multiple oncology associations — not just a member, but part of the core teams managing events, pushing discussions, all that behind-the-scenes work most ppl don’t notice. I also speak at cancer conferences across India, which is honestly a bit nervewracking still, but worth it when real conversations happen. Published 32 research papers so far, mostly around cancer treatment protocols + affordability issues — stuff that actually impacts how patients get access to care, or don’t. |
I am an oncologist who’s seen how a single diagnosis can flip life upside down — not just for the patient but for everyone around them. Cancer isn’t just a medical condition to me, it’s a deeply personal journey. I try not to treat just the disease — I treat the person carrying it. Whether it’s breast, lung, colon, blood-related or less common types, I’ve worked across many cancer types and no two cases ever feel the same. My approach? I focus on advanced cancer treatment protocols, backed by solid science but delivered in a way that’s still, I dunno, human. Immunotherapy, chemotherapy cycles, radiation planning, staging and biomarkers — yes, all of that matters. But also, do they understand what we’re doing today? Are they sleeping okay?? Did anyone explain that test clearly last time? These small things start adding up fast. I try to make sure that both patient and family aren't just informed but supported. There’s always so much medical lingo flying around, it’s easy to feel lost. And when the scan results don’t come back as hoped, it gets heavier. I try to be honest without being cold, optimistic without being fake. That balance is tricky. Some days, it still rattles me. Supportive care, pain management, nutritional guidance — these aren’t “extras” in my practice, they’re part of treatment. Whether someone’s just been diagnosed or they're going through their 3rd line of treatment, I want them to feel like they aren’t going thru this alone. Also, not everything is textbook. Some cases take weird turns. Responses vary. Emotions show up in unexpected ways. I think being open to all that — the unpredictablility — helps me stay grounded. You can't promise outcomes, but you can promise presence. At the end, I want people to remember that yes, we fought it together. Carefully, clearly and with compassion. Not as a doctor standing apart, but walking right beside.
