Dr. Shirnett K. Williamson M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1 Capital Way Pennington New Jersey, 08534About
Dr. Shirnett Williamson practices Radiation Oncology in Pennington, New Jersey. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Williamson specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
Education and Training
Howard University
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1991
Howard University College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology- Radiation Oncology
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Dr. Shirnett K. Williamson M.D.'s Expert Contributions
The color and shape of a mole on my leg have changed. Should I be concerned?
Yes, you should go to see a dermatologist who can examine the mole and give you their professional opinion. READ MORE
Should I have radiation now?
The standard and preferred option is to do them both as was recommended to you. It provides a higher chance of control. Doing them separately is just not as good. READ MORE
Why does my dentist need to know if I've had radiation therapy?
There are side effects that could occur after having had radiation and having teeth extracted from the jaw. Patients that has exceeded a certain dose of radiation to the jaw, can have osteoradionecrosis which would be a nonhealing ulcer after the tooth is extracted. A dentist needs to know this ahead of time so if the patient is at risk for osteoradionecrosis then the patient needs to have hyperbaric oxygen treatment before and after the dental extraction. READ MORE
Will someone need to drive me home after radiation therapy?
You will be able to drive yourself. READ MORE
How long does it take for nausea from radiation to go away?
Typically one does not get nausea from radiation to the lungs. You would have nausea from radiation to the lung only if your stomach or parts of your GI tract was in the radiated field. In that case the nausea would gradually go away two weeks to a month. We would recommend Using anti-nausea medication such as zofran or compazine to help with this. If these areas were not radiated then the nausea might be from something else. Did you get chemotherapy as well? Chemotherapy can cause nausea and your medical oncologist can help you to fix that and the same meds can be used. Also if you had severe constipation or abdominal ulcers or tumors in the brain then these can cause nausea as well. Please check with your doctor who can help you to sort out what could be causing nausea and vomiting. Sincerely READ MORE
Clinical Trials
- Dose-Escalated Photon IMRT or Proton Beam Radiation Therapy Versus Standard-Dose Radiation Therapy and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
- Standard or Comprehensive Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Previously Treated With Chemotherapy and Surgery
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking, American Cancer Society -
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Internships
- MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center; Howard University
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society for Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, The Radiosurgery Society
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Love of what she is doing, love of her patients, and being a very enthusiastic and caring person.
Hobbies / Sports
- Gardening, Reading, Sewing, Fashion Designing
Dr. Shirnett K. Williamson M.D.'s Practice location
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