Nicos Nicolaou, MD

After my fellowship at Fox Chase, I worked as a radiation oncologist at the British Columbia Cancer Agency in 1996, where I gained extensive experience in treating patients with many types of cancer. Then, in 1997, I joined the Fox Chase staff.

In my practice, I treat patients with lymphomas, head and neck, lung, skin and breast cancers. I feel it is important to spend adequate time with each patient and listen to their concerns. Many of my patients are anxious about starting radiation treatment, so I try to ease their mind by explaining each step of the process.

At Fox Chase, we can offer our patients access to the latest technology, including computerized three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D CRT), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) as indicated for effective, accurate radiation targeting of malignant disease. In addition, I developed a total body irradiation (TBI) program that is an integral component of bone-marrow transplant.

Each of these complex treatment techniques improves patient outcomes and spare normal tissues from the irradiation fields as much as possible, with a decrease in side effects. This, in turn, provides a more comfortable experience for my patients.

Radiation Oncology

Attending Physician

Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497

To make an appointment, call:
215-728-3815.

For general information, call:
1-888-FOX CHASE.
An oncology certified nurse will assist you.

Expertise:

Lymphomas, Melanoma, Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers; Total Body Irradiation for Bone-Marrow Transplantation; Endobronchial Brachytherapy, IMRT

Education:

University of Cape Town Medical School, South Africa, 1984

Residency:

Radiation Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, University of British Columbia

Fellowships:

Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center

Certifications:

American Board of Radiology, Therapeutic Radiology;
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Radiation Oncology

Professional Societies:

American Society of Clinical Oncology;
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology;
American Society of Hematology

Scientific Report:

Radiation Oncology
Head and Neck Cancer Program
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