Dr Sapna Nangia

Dr. Sapna Nangia is a highly experienced Clinical and Radiation Oncologist with 24 years of expertise in cancer management and precision radiation techniques. She has been associated with top institutes like Apollo Cancer Centre, Fortis Hospitals, and the Army Medical Corps. Dr. Nangia has specialized training in Proton Therapy from observer ships at Miami Cancer Institute, Maryland Proton Treatment Centre, and Procure Proton Therapy Centre. She also has expertise in TomoTherapy and Total Marrow Irradiation. A pioneer in adopting advanced radiotherapy techniques, she introduced IMRT in India as early as 2002-2003.

Educational Qualifications:

• Graduation from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, in 1985

• MD Radiotherapy at Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Medical Science, Lucknow, in 1994.

Professional Experience:

• Dr. Nangia has over 35 years of medical experience, with 24 years dedicated to oncology.
• Director – Department of Radiation Oncology (Head Neck & Breast)– Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai
• Unit head Radiation Oncology Department at Apollo Cancer Centre, New Delhi.
• Faculty medical education programs on precision radiation techniques
• Advisor to Global Cancer Concern India, NGO
• Observer Montefiore Einstein Centre for Cancer Care, New York, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, Moores Cancer Centre, San Diego, and recently, at Miami Cancer Institute, Miami.
• Army Medical Corps – Indian Army

Notable Achievements:

• Pioneering Precision Radiotherapy in India: Dr. Nangia was among the early adopters of Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) in India during 2002-2003.
• Establishment and Upgradation of Radiotherapy Departments: She has played a pivotal role in establishing and upgrading radiotherapy departments in three cancer hospitals in Delhi NCR, implementing protocol-based treatments with personalized care.
• Research Contributions: Dr. Nangia has published original research in head and neck cancer and prostate cancer, and has implemented new techniques for managing breast and hepatocellular carcinoma.
• Educational Initiatives: She has participated as faculty in numerous continuing medical education programs to propagate knowledge regarding the application of precision radiation techniques.

Professional Memberships:

• Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
• Foundation of Head Neck Oncology (FHNO)
• American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
• European Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Association of Gynecology Oncology of India (AGOI)
• Indian Society of Neuro Oncology (ISNO)