Dr Anbarasi's cancer care

01/08/2025

19/07/2025

🎙️ Honoured to speak at ESIC CANCON 2025 – a CME focused on Bridging Specialities in Oncology, held at ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Chennai.

🧩 Contributed to the panel discussion on multidisciplinary care in resectable head and neck cancers, highlighting the role of radiation oncology from diagnosis to reconstruction.

💡 Shared key insights during the expert exchange on malignant neck nodes – from suspicion to strategy, offering the radiation oncologist’s perspective on evaluation, staging, and treatment planning.

Grateful to represent MGM Cancer Institute, which is also a treatment center under the ESI scheme, and to be part of these meaningful discussions on advancing collaborative cancer care.

12/07/2025

🌟 She walked in with Stage 4 lung cancer that had spread to the brain… Today she walks in smiling, disease-free, 4 years later. 🌟

This isn’t a miracle — it’s precision medicine, timely care, and patient strength coming together.

Back in September 2021, a 48-year-old woman came in with balance issues and difficulty walking. An MRI showed lung cancer that had spread to the brain — Stage 4.

She was referred to me by my friend, neurosurgeon Dr. Pushkaran Jp , who had performed her brain surgery during the peak of COVID. I had just moved my practice to Chennai after working for a few years in Salem.

After surgery, we gave her whole brain radiation. At that time, it was the most practical option — considering her condition, the pandemic, and the fact that SRS/SRT wasn’t feasible due to logistical reasons.

When I first saw her, mutation testing hadn’t yet been sent, and there was some hesitation about whether to go ahead with it. I explained that if her tumor turned out to be EGFR positive, we could potentially avoid chemotherapy and treat her with just a daily oral tablet.

Since mutation results typically take 2–3 weeks, we proceeded with radiation in the meantime. Also, since her primary lung disease was still active and response to systemic therapy was uncertain, I had initially noted “palliative WBRT” in her chart.

But her story took a different path.
Her test came back EGFR positive, and she was started on Gefitinib — an affordable, once-daily tablet (₹3,000/month). What began as a palliative plan gradually became a curative journey.

💊🧠 Fast forward to July 2025 — her latest PET scan shows no evidence of cancer.
She’s doing well, living a completely normal life — 4 years after a diagnosis that once offered very limited hope.

💥 This is why I believe in multidisciplinary care, mutation testing, and never giving up too early.

She’s a living example that:
✔️ Stage 4 doesn’t mean the end
✔️ Brain involvement can be treated
✔️ Affordable care can be effective
✔️ A palliative plan can evolve into cure
✔️ There is always room for hope

26/06/2025

Not every day a civilian gets invited to a Navy party! ⚓💙
Honoured to be invited to the Naval Officers’ Mess by the Flag Officer Commanding Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Naval Area, following my cancer awareness talk and Rotary-led HPV vaccination drive at INS Navy Quarters.

Grateful to represent the Rotary Club of Medical Fraternity as both a Rotarian and oncologist — proud to contribute to cancer prevention and women’s health. 🎗️🙏

23/06/2025

🌟 My First TMLI — Every First is Special 🌟

At MGM Cancer Institute, we’ve treated 15 patients with Total Body Irradiation (TBI) for bone marrow transplant over the past year.

And now —
💠 I had the privilege of planning & delivering my first Total Marrow and Lymphoid Irradiation (TMLI) — a more advanced, organ-sparing technique.

Even more fulfilling —
✅ The patient has successfully engrafted! 💪🧬

This was only possible because of a phenomenal team:
🩺 Radiation Oncologists – Myself & Dr. Prahalad
🔬 Medical Physicists – Dr. Suman & Ruthra
📡 Technologists – Thara, Karupaiah, Reefa & Rahila
🧬 Hemato-Oncologists – Dr. Gopinath, Dr. Dheenadayalan & team

Grateful to for enabling such precision-driven care. 🙏

18/06/2025

🌟 Two Years of Precision, Progress & Purpose 🌟

Celebrating 2 impactful years on Elekta Versa HD @ MGM Cancer Institute , Chennai

It’s been a rewarding journey since I had the honour of treating the very first patient on the Elekta Versa HD at MGMCI. Over these two years, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to our shared vision of excellence in cancer care through:

🔹 650+ patients treated at the center
🔹 325+ under my direct care
🔹 Personally treating the first patient at MGMCI using each of the following advanced techniques:
✨ Intracavitary Brachytherapy
✨ Intraluminal Brachytherapy
✨ SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery)
✨ Fractionated SRT (Stereotactic Radiotherapy)
✨ TMLI (Total Marrow and Lymphoid Irradiation)
✨ DIBH Radiation using ABC (Active Breathing Coordinator)
✨ IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy)
✨ VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy)

These are not just technical milestones, but deeply meaningful moments — built on precision, compassion, and trust.

MGM Cancer Institute continues to evolve as a comprehensive one-stop cancer hospital, offering seamless and coordinated care through close collaboration with medical, surgical, and hemato-oncology teams.

We are equipped with advanced facilities for:
🔸 IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT
🔸 SRS, SRT, Electron Therapy
🔸 TMLI, TBI
🔸 IGBT, Interstitial & Intraluminal Brachytherapy
🔸 DIBH using ABC

Radiation therapy remains a cornerstone of cancer care — contributing to 40% of global cancer cures and greatly improving quality of life.

🙏 I am deeply grateful to my dedicated radiation oncology team, our medical physicists, technologists, and all colleagues across MGM Cancer Institute, MGM Healthcare, and MGM Malar.

💛 A special thank you to the doctors from other hospitals and specialties who placed their trust in me by referring patients, and to the patients and families whose courage and confidence inspire me every day.

With gratitude in my heart ❤️and belief in myself🥳.
The journey continues — with purpose and self-love😍.

11/06/2025

🌟 Honoured to be a part of the Mid-Term Haemato-Oncology Update & Master Class 2025 🌟
Held on June 7th at Holiday Inn, OMR IT Expressway, Chennai.

It was a privilege to serve as an Expert Panelist in key discussions on:
🔬 SBRT in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
🌀 Role of Radiation in Keloids
💡 Immuno-Radiotherapy

Grateful for the opportunity to engage in meaningful academic dialogue with esteemed peers.
A heartfelt thanks to Prof. Dr. Anita Ramesh and the Freedom from Cancer Relief and Research Foundation for organizing such a meticulously planned and inspiring event.

Onwards with learning, collaboration, and innovation in radiation oncology! 💪🩻

07/06/2025

Eid Mubarak ! May your sacrifices be appreciated, and your prayers be answered. Wishing you and your family peace, prosperity, and endless blessings.

03/06/2025

Grateful to have been part of the CME on IHC in Oncology held on 31st May 2025 at MGM Healthcare, Chennai.

🧬 Participated as a Panelist in the session on HER2 Testing in Breast Cancer
🧠 Served as Chairperson for the discussion on The Role of IHC in Brain Tumors

A well-organized academic event by the Department of Pathology, bringing together experts to explore Precision IHC in Oncology: Current Trends and Emerging Practices.

Appreciate the opportunity to engage in such meaningful scientific discussions. Kudos to the entire team!

31/05/2025

🚭 Every cigarette costs more than money — it costs health, dignity, and time with loved ones.

On this , I share reflections from my journey as an oncologist—witnessing firsthand the devastating toll to***co takes.

🎯 Theme 2025: "Bright products. Dark intentions. Unmasking the Appeal."
Let’s raise awareness against youth-targeted marketing tactics by the to***co industry.
Together, we can protect future generations.

🎥 Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/A82SPV0qBjo?si=hKSQ3Y2BnsVhB-nM

புகையிலை நால வருஷத்துக்கு 1.5 மில்லியன் மனிதர்கள் இறந்து போறாங்க | Dr.Anbarasi kumaresan ...

31/05/2025

https://youtube.com/watch?v=A82SPV0qBjo&si=C1Ky9Pxi7fG7qV9K

12/05/2025

To the angels in scrubs who comfort, heal, and serve with unwavering compassion—thank you for being the heart of healthcare. Happy International Nurses Day! 😊😍🥳❤️