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Dr. Pushpaja K. U.

Assistant Professor, Department of Radiotherapy, School of Medicine, Kochi

Qualification: DNB, MBBS
pushpajaku@aims.amrita.edu

Bio Publications Education Experience Interest Current Research Projects
Bio

Dr. Pushpaja K U is currently working as Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi. She completed her MBBS, internship and DMRT from Government Medical College , Calicut . Following that she worked as Junior Registrar at Malabar Cancer Centre , Thalassery [ Dec 2000 – Feb 2006 ]. She then joined as DNB Resident at Department of Radiation Oncology , Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre . After the DNB training she further did Senior Residency in Department of Radiation Oncology , Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre. Further she joined as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology , Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2023

Planning Target Volume margin assessment using daily Cone Beam Computed Tomography image verification in Prostate cancer patients

Cite this Research Publication : Pushpaja K U., Susheela, L., Nair, H., Remesan Nair, A., Nair, S., G, S., Bhaskaran, P., Kunheri, B., Planning Target Volume margin assessment using daily Cone Beam Computed Tomography image verification in Prostate cancer patients, Iranian Journal of Medical Physics, 2023.

Year : 2023

Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Stage I Squamous Cell Carcinoma Glottis: An Experience with 60Gy in 20 Fractions

Cite this Research Publication : Ullattil PK, Remesan Nair A, Susheela L, Mazhoor SN, Sunil PS, Thankappan K, Ravindran G, Dutta D., Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Stage I Squamous Cell Carcinoma Glottis: An Experience with 60Gy in 20 Fractions.,Iran J Med Phys 2023

Year : 2023

Prospective Evaluation of Response to Treatment, Survival Functions, Recurrence Pattern and Toxicity Profile in Indian Patients with Oligo-Brain Metastasis Treated with Only SRS

Cite this Research Publication : Dutta D, Reddy SK, Kamath RK, Sreenija Y, Nair H, Sashidharan A, Remesan Nair RA, Pushpuja KU, Kannan R, Edappattu A, Haridas NK, Jose WM, Keechilat P., "Prospective Evaluation of Response to Treatment, Survival Functions, Recurrence Pattern and Toxicity Profile in Indian Patients with Oligo-Brain Metastasis Treated with Only SRS," Neurol India. 2023 Jan-Feb;71(1):62-71. doi: 10.4103/0028-3886.370470. PMID: 36861576.

Publisher : Neurology India

Year : 2021

Candida Quantification and Species identification in Patients undergoing Postoperative Head and Neck Radiotherapy and Combination of Chemo-Radio Therapy

Cite this Research Publication : Nitin Anand Krishnan, Seema Kurup, Aarya H Nair, Vijay Kumar S, Anoop R, Pushpaja K U., Candida Quantification and Species identification in Patients undergoing Postoperative Head and Neck Radiotherapy and Combination of Chemo-Radio Therapy. ,Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology Annals of R.S.C.B., ISSN: 1583-6258, Vol. 25, Issue 5, 2021.

Year : 2021

Dosimetric Comparison of Four Different Radiotherapy Planning Techniques for Adjuvant Radiotherapy of Left-Sided Breast, Axilla, and Supraclavicular Fossa

Cite this Research Publication : Ajinkya Gupte, Ajay Sasidharan, Beena Kunheri , Amala N Kumar , Sruthi Reddy Haridas Nair , K U Pushpaja, R Anoop , Debnarayan Dutta ., Dosimetric Comparison of Four Different Radiotherapy Planning Techniques for Adjuvant Radiotherapy of Left-Sided Breast, Axilla, and Supraclavicular Fossa. ,J Med Phys.

Year : 2021

Carcinoma showing thymus-like differentiation (CASTLE) – A Rare Extra- Thyroid Disease

Cite this Research Publication : Dr Lakshmi JS, Dr Pushpaja K Ullattil, Dr Shabin K Sidhique, Mrs Sreedevi E, Mrs Regina LS., Carcinoma showing thymus-like differentiation (CASTLE) – A Rare Extra- Thyroid Disease, Journal of Medical Science Clinical Research Volume 09 Issue 07 July 2021.

Year : 2021

Postmastectomy chest wall irradiation with electron beam technique – 10-year single-center retrospective analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Kunheri B, Lakshmi JS, Pushpaja KU, George NA, Pavithran K., Postmastectomy chest wall irradiation with electron beam technique – 10-year single-center retrospective analysis., Annals of Oncology Research and Therapy.

Year : 2019

Concurrent chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancers in older patients: Outcomes and their determinants

Cite this Research Publication : Srinivasalu VK, Subramaniam N, Balasubramanian D, Kumar N, Philip A, Susan A, Pushpaja KU, Nair AR, Thankappan K, Jose W, Iyer S, Keechilat P. "Concurrent chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancers in older patients: Outcomes and their determinants," Indian J Cancer. 2019 Jul-Sep;56(3):261-266. doi: 10.4103/ijc.IJC_725_18. PMID: 31389391.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Cancer

Year : 2017

Radical radiotherapy for carcinoma of the larynx in the elderly: Functional and oncological outcomes from a tertiary cancer care center in India

Cite this Research Publication : Narayana R Subramaniam, Vijay Kumar Srinivasalu1, Deepak Balasubramanian, Pushpaja KU , Anoop Remesan Nair, Chelakkot Prameela, Krishnakumar Thankappan, Subramania Iyer., Radical radiotherapy for carcinoma of the larynx in the elderly: Functional and oncological outcomes from a tertiary cancer care center in India., Indian J Cancer

Year : 2017

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma: Experience and treatment outcome with radical conformal radiotherapy from a tertiary care center in India

Cite this Research Publication : Beena Kunheri, Gunjan Agarwal, Sunil PS, Anoop Ramesan Nair, Pushpaja KU., Nasopharyngeal carcinoma: Experience and treatment outcome with radical conformal radiotherapy from a tertiary care center in India., Indian J Cancer 2017

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2023

377P Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas in Indian population: P16 positivity and treatment outcomes following chemoradiotherapy

Cite this Research Publication : Parth Verma Anoop Remesan Nair , Pushpaja Kuttassery Ullattil , Debnarayan Dutta., 377P Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas in Indian population: P16 positivity and treatment outcomes following chemoradiotherapy , December 2023 Annals of Oncology 34(4)

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2019

Prospective Evaluation of Response to Treatment, Survival Functions, Recurrence Pattern and Toxicity Profile in Indian Patients with Oligo-Brain Metastasis Treated with Only SRS

Cite this Research Publication : K. Sruthi, Debnarayan Dutta, Ajinkya Gupte, Ram Madhavan, R. Anoop, K. Beena, K. U. Pushpaja, Haridas Nair, K. Pavithran, Wesley Jose, Arun Philip. Prospective study evaluating outcome, recurrence rate and retreatment incidence in 115 oligo-brain metastasis treated with robotic radiosurgery in a tertiary care centre in India.J Can Res Ther 2019; volume 15.

Year : 2019

Prospective evaluation of response rate and toxicity profile of vascular lesions treated with robotic radiosurgery in a tertiary care centre in India

Cite this Research Publication : Arya Nair, K. Sruthi, A. Parasuraman, Ayya Durai, Suhas Udayakumaran, N. R. Sreehari, Anoop Thomas, K. Sajish, R. Anoop, K. U. Pushpaja, Ajinkya Gupte, Debnarayan Dutta, Prospective evaluation of response rate and toxicity profile of vascular lesions treated with robotic radiosurgery in a tertiary care centre in India., J Can Res Ther 2019; volume 15 :( supplement 2)196-207.

Year : 2013

Concurrent chemoradiation in cancer cervix: Patterns of failure and analysis of prognostics factors, 8 years data from a tertiary cancer center

Cite this Research Publication : Dinesh M, Beena K, Madhavan R, Pushpaja K U, Padmanabhan T K, Holla R . Concurrent chemoradiation in cancer cervix: Patterns of failure and analysis of prognostics factors, 8 years data from a tertiary cancer center. Indian Journal of Cancer Volume 50, Supplement 1, November 2013.Abstract ID: 640, S93

Year : 2013

Analysis of set up errors and PRV margins in intensity modulated radiotherapy and volumetric modulated arc therapy for carcinoma prostate

Cite this Research Publication : Pushpaja K U, Dinesh M, Holla R, Analysis of set up errors and PRV margins in intensity modulated radiotherapy and volumetric modulated arc therapy for carcinoma prostate, Indian Journal of Cancer Volume 50, Supplement 1, November 2013.Abstract ID: 1060, S74.

Year : 2011

Patterns of failure and evaluation of overall survival in Adenocarcinoma of Stomach, A Single Institute Five year Retrospective analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Prameela C G, Boby Saraha Thomas, Pushpaja K U, Makuny Dinesh, T K Padmanabhan. Patterns of failure and evaluation of overall survival in Adenocarcinoma of Stomach, A Single Institute Five year Retrospective analysis. OOTR (Organisation Oncology Translational Research 2011

Book Chapter

Year : 2019

Guidelines in the management of carcinoma Nasopharynx

Cite this Research Publication : Pushpaja K U, Guidelines in the management of carcinoma Nasopharynx ., Basic Concepts in Head and Neck Surgery & Oncology, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers [P] Ltd. ISBN 978-93-5152-791-6

Publisher : Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers

Education
  • DNB Radiotherapy  – Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Ponekkara, Kochi    2010
  • DMRT – Diploma in Medical Radiology (Therapy )  Government Medical College , Calicut , University of Calicut  2000
  • Rotatory Internship at Government Medical College , Calicut , University of Calicut  1994-1995
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – Government Medical College , Calicut , University of Calicut  1994

Special Training

CyberKnife Physician Training

by Accuray Incorporated.

April 11, 2016 – April 14, 2016

Sunnyvale, California

Experience
  • Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology , Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Ponekkara, Kochi  (24.12.2023- Present.)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology , Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Ponekkara, Kochi  (01.06.2011 – 23.12.2023)
  • Junior Registrar , Malabar Cancer Centre , Thalassery   [ Dec 2000 – Feb 2006 ]
Interest

Professional Membership

  • Travancore Medical Council registration for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
  • Travancore Medical Council registration for Doctor of Medicine( DNB Radiotherapy )
  • Association of Radiation Oncologists of India
  • Breast Cancer Foundation- India

Professional Interest

Head and Neck Cancers, Lung cancer and other     Thoracic malignancy

  • Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT).
  • High precision radiation therapy – Image-guided Radiation therapy (IGRT), Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS).
  • Brachytherapy,  Adaptive RT planning

 

Current Research Projects
  1. Quality of life assessment in advanced Head and Neck cancer patients treated with curative intent Tomotherapy using EORTC QOL C30 & EORTC QLQ-H&N35
  2. Outcomes of Radical Radiation therapy for Oropharynx, Larynx, Hypopharynx and carcinomas treated with Tomotherapy
  3. Major and Minor Salivary Gland Carcinoma of Head & Neck- Retrospective Study with 15 years follow up
  4. Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Head and Neck- Retrospective Analysis and Review of Literature
  5. Dosimetric analysis of masticatory muscles and structures and its relation to Trismus in Head and Neck cancer patients treated with Tomotherapy – A prospective observational study
  6. Tumor and nodal volume correlation with outcome in laryngopharyngeal cancers.
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