Dr Shamsudheen Cholayil is a highly skilled Radiation Oncologist with expertise in advanced radiation technologies including Proton Therapy, CyberKnife, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT, and Brachytherapy. He currently serves as Consultant Radiation Oncologist at Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai, where he specializes in precision radiosurgery and hypofractionated radiotherapy. His clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, and pediatric cancers. He is actively involved in clinical research, academic teaching, and advanced oncology treatment planning.

Educational Qualification

• MBBS – Government Medical College, Calicut (2004–2009)
• Internship – Government Medical College, Calicut (2009–2011)
• MD (Radiation Oncology) – JIPMER, Puducherry (2012–2015)
• FRCR (Clinical Oncology) – Royal College of Radiologists, United Kingdom (2022)

Professional Experience

• Consultant Radiation Oncologist – Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai (April 2023 – Present)
• Consultant Radiation Oncologist – MVR Cancer Centre & Research Institute, Kerala (April 2017 – March 2023)
• Registrar – Aster MIMS Hospital, Kerala (August 2015 – March 2017)

Awards & Achievements

• Oral Presentation – AROI TN-PY 2014
• Invited Faculty Speaker on Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Oncology
• Faculty Speaker at National Oncology Nursing Conference
• Speaker on Pediatric Radiation Oncology and Modern Radiotherapy Techniques
• Contributor to multiple national and international oncology academic programs

Professional Memberships

• Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
• Pediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS)
• Calicut Oncology Club
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Research Experience

• MD Thesis: Comparison of Interstitial Brachytherapy with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for Tumor Bed Boost Following Breast Conservative Surgery
• Prospective Study of Short Course Radiotherapy Followed by Chemotherapy and Delayed Surgery in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer (Ongoing)
• Co-Investigator – Project ARGOS
• Co-Investigator – HYPORT Adjuvant Trial

Research & Publications

• 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 (2013)
• Imaging Features of Adult Medulloblastoma – JIPMER Journal of Cancer
• Intra-cranial Germinoma and Management Options – JIPMER Journal of Cancer
• Change in the Quality of Life in Oropharyngeal, Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer Patients Treated with Volumetric Modulated Arc-Based Concomitant Boost Radiotherapy – Gulf Journal of Oncology (2016)
• Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity – An Underrecognized Entity in Pediatric Brain Tumors: Case Report and Review of Literature – Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (2020)
• Dosimetric Comparison Between Interstitial Brachytherapy and Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy for Tumor Bed Boost in Breast Cancer – Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy (2021)