General Principles of Radiotherapy Including Radiobiology & Oncology MD Question Bank : gkmc.in

Name of the University : Government Kilpauk Medical College
Degree : Post Graduate (M.D)
Subject Code/Name : 2036/General Principles Of Radiotherapy Including Radiobiology And Oncology
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General Principles of Radiotherapy :

March 2009 :
Sub. Code: 2036
M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION

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Branch IX – RADIO THERAPY
(Candidates admitted upto 2007-2008)
Paper II : GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF RADIOTHERAPY INCLUDING RADIOBIOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 202036
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
Answer ALL questions :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Discuss in detail the basis or principles behind multi modality treatment in cancer.
2. Discuss in detail the functions and differences between tele-cobalt unit and Linear Accelerator.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Simulations in Radiotherapy.
2. Mould ram Technique.
3. RBE.
4. Adjuvant radiations.
5. Chemo- radiation.
6. Electron beam therapy.
7. Radio sensitizers.
8. Hyperthermia.
9. Oxygen effect on radiation.
10. Maximum permissible dose.

September 2009 :
Sub. Code: 2036
M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
Branch IX – RADIO THERAPY
(Candidates admitted upto 2007-2008)
Paper II : GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF RADIOTHERAPY INCLUDING RADIOBIOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 202036
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
Answer ALL questions :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Discuss tissue tolerance dose. Classify tumours in relation to their response to radiation.
2. Explain lymphatic drainage of penis. How would you manage a middle aged man with early penile cancer?
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
2. Radiation proctitis.
3. Squamous carcinoma skin.
4. Palliative radiotherapy – principles and practice.
5. Potentially lethal damage.
6. Lymphatic spread in esophageal cancer.
7. Hormonal therapy in breast cancer.
8. IMRT.
9. HDR versus LDR.
10. Immobilization in radiotherapy.

March 2010 :
Sub. Code: 2036
M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
Branch IX – RADIO THERAPY
Paper II – (for candidates admitted upto 2007-2008) and
Part II / Paper I – (for candidates admitted from 2008-2009 onwards)
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF RADIOTHERAPY INCLUDING RADIOBIOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 202036
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
Answer ALL questions :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Discuss chemo-radiotherapy in the management of carcinoma cervix.
2. Discuss the cell cycle and its relevance to radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Intra-operative radiotherapy.
2. Oxygen enhancement ratio (OER).
3. Clinical trials.
4. Xeroderma pigmentosum.
5. CHART.
6. Mammography.
7. SAD and SSD techniques.
8. Apoptosis.
9. Radio protectors.
10. Tumor markers.

Cancer Chemotherapy & Recent Developments in Clinical Oncology & Radiotherapy MD :
March 2009 :
Sub. Code: 2038
M.D. Degree Examination
Branch IX – RADIO THERAPY
(Candidates admitted upto 2007-2008)
Paper IV – Cancer Chemotherapy And Recent Developments In Clinical Oncology And Radiotherapy
Q.P. Code : 202038
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
Answer ALL questions :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1 What are the complications of chemotherapy? How will you manage a case of neutropenic fever?
2. Write a note on Targeted molecular therapy in oncology. Give one example with its role along with radiation.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Paclitaxel.
2. Antioxidants.
3. Clinical trials.
4. Anterior chemotherapy.
5. Mode, mean and median.
6. Dose volume histogram.
7. Partial breast irradiation.
8. Quality of life.
9. PET – CT scan.
10. Gemcitalin.

September 2009 :
Sub. Code: 2038
M.D. Degree Examination
Branch IX – RADIO THERAPY
(Candidates admitted upto 2007-2008)
Paper IV : CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN CLINICAL ONCOLOGY AND RADIOTHERAPY
Q.P. Code : 202038
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
Answer ALL questions :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Classify various chemotherapeutic agents. Discuss Neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
2. Discuss adjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Temozolamide
2. CEA
3. Immunohistochemistry
4. Febrile neutropenia
5. Cyber knife
6. Cancer genetics
7. Virtual simulation
8. Concurrent chemoradiation in cancer cervix.
9. Parameters in descriptive statistics
10. Tumour lysis syndrome

March 2010 :
[KW 143] Sub. Code: 2038
M.D. Degree Examination
Branch IX : Radio Therapy
Paper IV : (for candidates admitted upto 2007-2008) and
Part II / Paper III – (for candidates admitted from 2008-2009 onwards)
Cancer Chemotherapy And Recent Developments In Clinical Oncology And Radiotherapy
Q.P. Code : 202038
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
Answer ALL questions :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. The role of chemotherapy in curative treatment of head and neck cancers – Discuss.
2. Discuss – Targeted therapies.