Lokkesh Viswanath

1. The growing burden of cancer in India: epidemiology and social context MK Mallath, DG Taylor, RA Badwe, GK Rath, V Shanta, CS Pramesh, ....... Lokesh Viswanath, Raju T Chacko, Jeremy L Pautu, Kenipakapatnam S Reddy, Kailash S Sharma, Arnie D Purushotham, Richard Sullivan, The Lancet Oncology 15 (6), e205-e212. 
2. Nimotuzumab provides survival benefit to patients with inoperable advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: a randomized, open-label, phase IIb, 5-year study in … BKM Reddy, V Lokesh, MS Vidyasagar, K Shenoy, KG Babu, A Shenoy, ... Oral oncology 50 (5), 498-505. 
3. Cancer research in India: national priorities, global results R Sullivan, RA Badwe, GK Rath, CS Pramesh, V Shanta, R Digumarti, ..... Lokesh Viswanath, Arun Shet, Manavalan Vijayakumar, Grant Lewison, Mammen Chandy, Priyadarshini Kulkarni, MR Bardia, Shaleen Kumar, Rajiv Sarin, Paul Sebastian, Preet K Dhillon, Preetha Rajaraman, Edward L Trimble, Ajay Aggarwal, DK Vijaykumar, Arnie D Purushotham The Lancet Oncology 15 (6), e213-e222.
4. An open-label, randomized, study of h-R3mAb (nimotuzumab) in patients with advanced (stage III or IVa) squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck (SCCHN): Four-year survival … KG Babu, L Viswanath, BK Reddy, K Shenoy, A Shenoy, T Naveen, ... Journal of Clinical Oncology 28 (15_suppl), 5530-5530.
5. Abscopal effect in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia during radiation therapy: a case report PB Lakshmanagowda, L Viswanath, N Thimmaiah, L Dasappa, SS Supe, ... Cases journal 2 (1), 1-3.
6. A phase IIb 4-arm open-label randomized study to assess the safety and efficacy of h-R3 monoclonal antibody against EGFR in combination with chemoradiation therapy or radiation … B Krishnamurthyreddy, MS Vidyasagar, R Koteshwar, A Shenoy, L.Viswanath Journal of Clinical Oncology 27 (15_suppl), 6041-6041.
7. Darier-roussy sarcoidosis mimicking metastatic breast cancer L Viswanath, S Pallade, B Krishnamurthy, T Naveen, BL Preethi, ... Case reports in oncology 2 (3), 251-254.
8. Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) Accelerates Healing of Radiation Induced Moist Desquamation of the Skin Viswanath L.1 , Bindhu J.1 , Krishnamurthy B.1 Klinicka Onkologie 25 (3), 199-205.
9. BIOMAb EGFRTM (Nimotuzumab/h-r3) in combination with standard of care in squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck (SCCHN) BK Reddy, M Vidyasagar, K Shenoy, A Shenoy, L Viswanath, G Babu, ... International Journal of Radiation Oncology• Biology• Physics 69 (3), S450.
10. Spindle cell sarcoma of esophagus: a rare case presentation V Lokesh, T Naveen, YS Pawar Journal of cancer research and therapeutics 6 (1), 100.
11. Spectrum of metastatic neoplasms of the brain: A clinicopathological study in a tertiary care cancer centre RVK Smrita Singh1, Usha Amirtham1, Chennagiri S Premalata1 ...L.Viswanath Neurology India 66, 733-8.
12. Molecular constitution of breast but not other reproductive tissues is rich in growth promoting molecules: a possible link to highest incidence of tumor growths I Poola, J Abraham, JJ Marshalleck, Q Yue, SW Fu, L Viswanath, ... FEBS letters 583 (18), 3069-3075.
13. Radiosensitization in head and neck cancer: do we have an alternative to platins? Role of taxanes B Joseph, L Vishwanath, BK Venugopal Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology 117 (3), 324-328.
14. Dosimetric evaluation of two treatment planning systems for high dose rate brachytherapy applications B Shwetha, M Ravikumar, SS Supe, S Sathiyan, V Lokesh, SL Keshava Medical Dosimetry 37 (1), 71-75.
15. Report of the fifth nimotuzumab global meeting P Piedra, O Morejón (Mentioned the Clinical trial Presentation Data by Dr.lokesh) Biotecnol Apl 27 (1), 56-61.
16. Tackling a recurrent pinealoblastoma S Palled, S Kalavagunta, J Beerappa Gowda, K Umesh, M Aal, A Razack, ..Lokesh.V. Case reports in oncological medicine 2014.
17. Neck dissection followed by definitive radiotherapy for small upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma, with advanced neck disease: an alternative treatment strategy AM Shenoy, TS Kumar, V Prashanth, P Chavan, R Halkud, L Jacob, ...Lokesh Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 65 (1), 48-52.
18. Oral pH changes due to salivary gland irradiation during radiation therapy of oral and head and neck cancer. L Viswanath, G Bhanumathi, BK Reddy, PS Prabhakaran Indian journal of dental research: official publication of Indian Society …
19. Joseph B, Farooq N, Kumar S, Vijay CR, Puthur KJ, Ramesh C, Lokesh V. Breast-conserving radiotherapy with simultaneous integrated boost; field-in-field three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy versus inverse intensity-modulated radiotherapy - A dosimetric comparison: Do we need intensity-modulated radiotherapy? South Asian J Cancer. 2018 Jul-Sep;7(3):163-166. doi: 10.4103/sajc.sajc_82_18.  
20. Mobile phones and hearing-A review P Lakshmanagowda, S Supe, L Viswanath, S Kunjar Polish Journal of Medical Physics And Engineering 15 (3), 161-175.
21. Biological tailoring of adjuvant radiotherapy in head and neck and oral malignancies–The potential role of p53 and eIF4E as predictive parameters B Joseph, RV Kumar, G Champaka, A Shenoy, KS Sabitha, V Lokesh, ... Indian journal of cancer 56 (4), 330.
22. Paediatric rhabdomyosarcoma: a regional cancer centre experience. M. Jyothi, M. Padma, A.R. Arun Kumar, T. Avinash, Nuthan Kumar, Rekha V. Kumar, M. Malathi, V. Lokesh, L. Appaji, B.S. Aruna Kumari,   Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal 3 (3), S54.
23. Study of early radiation pneumonitis in carcinoma breast and lung treated with radiotherapy KP Jagannath, V Lokesh, B Thejaswini, GV Ajay, D Ashalatha, S Bhaumik, ... Natl J Med Res 3 (3), 236-240.
24. A phase IIb, 4 arm open-label, randomized trial, to assess the safety and efficacy of concurrent hR3 monoclonal antibody against EGF-receptor with chemoradiation therapy or … L Viswanath, K Reddy, M Vidyasagar, R Koteshwar, AM Shenoy, ... International Journal of Radiation Oncology• Biology• Physics 75 (3), S15-S16.
25. Peripheral Blood Oxygen Saturation: A Non-invasive Prognostic Marker in Cancer Patients Treated with Radiation Therapy-A Pilot Study S David, V Lokesh The Open Cancer Immunology Journal 8 (1).
26. Magnetic resonance image-based 3D volume interstitial brachytherapy using polyether ether ketone catheters in advanced cervical cancer–a feasibility study Palled SR, Tanvirpasha CAR, Naveen T, Sathiyan S, Kadirampatti G, Lokesh V. Journal of contemporary brachytherapy 11 (4), 307.
27. Hypofractionation in postmastectomy breast irradiation. How safe are we in using standard tangentials? B Joseph, N Farooq, M Shafeeque, S Sathiyan, V Lokesh, C Ramesh, ... Asian Journal of Oncology 3 (2).
28. EGFR Targeting in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma: Potential role and rationale B Joseph, K Sruthi, L Vishwanath Clin Oncol 2, 1247.
29. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) overexpression in patients with advanced cervical cancer. L Viswanath, T Naveen, P Siddanna, P Chetana, M Geethasree, P Sridhar, ... Journal of Clinical Oncology 32 (15_suppl), e16538-e16538.
30. Report of the Fifth Nimotuzumab Global Meeting B Sánchez, Y Aguiar, DR Hernández, G Garrido, R Pérez, LE Fernández Biotecnología Aplicada 27 (1), 342-344.
31. RANDOMIZED STUDY TO ASSESS SAFETY & EFFICACY OF H-R3 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY AGAINST EGF RECEPTOR IN COMBINATION WITH CHEMO-RADIATION THERAPY ADVANCED (STAGE III OR IVA) HEAD AND … L Viswanath, L Thimmaiah, K Bayyagari, K Shenoy, S Ashok, B Govinda, ... Annals of Oncology 20, 45-45.
32. A Dosimetric Comparison of Two Techniques of Brachytherapy in Carcinoma Cervix in Patients with a Difficult Application Tanvir Pasha, Mahantesh Channabasavaraju, Bindu Venugopal, Govardhan Boraiah, Uday Krishna, Ibrahim Khaleel, Shamsundar Sunkappa, Siddanna Palled, Naveen Thimmiah & Lokesh Vishwanath  Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 19 (1), 1-7.
33. Dosimetric comparison of manual forward planning with uniform dwell times versus volume-based inverse planning in interstitial brachytherapy of cervical malignancies Siddanna R. Palled, Nikhila K. Radhakrishna, Senthil Manikantan, Hashmath Khanum, Bindu K. Venugopal, Lokesh Vishwanath Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy 25 (6), 851-855.
34. Implementation of the electronic medical record system in the radiation oncology department of a government health-care facility: A single-center experience RA Sunil, L Vishwanath, T Naveen, S Pallad, SK Mandal, T Pasha, S Raj, ... Cancer Research, Statistics, and Treatment 3 (4), 748.
35. Dose Intensified Chemoradiation and Intraluminal Brachytherapy Improve Outcomes in Middle Third Carcinoma Esophagus: Experience from a Regional Cancer Center CR Tanvirpasha, RP Siddanna, V Bindu, T Naveen, V Lokesh Asian Journal of Oncology 6 (02), 61-64.
36. Dosimetric comparison of prone versus supine hypofractionated partial breast irradiation via external beam radiotherapy in early breast cancer A Thimmarayappa, U Krishna, L Vishwanath Onkologia i Radioterapia 14 (2), 1-5.
37. Oral Cancer L Dr. M. Vijayakumar, Dr. Rohan Thomas Mathew,.. Chapter on radiation therapy in oral cancer : Dr.V.Lokesh et al Yenepoya Student Series - Vol. 1 1, 101-105.
38. High Dose-Rate Brachytherapy in Recurrent High-Risk Head and Neck Cancer VL Tanvir Pasha 1 , Siddanna Rudrappa Palled 1 , * , Rahul Loni 1 ... Reports of Radiotherapy and Oncology 6 (1).
39. Correlation of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Changes in Hippocampal and Perihippocampal Regions and Neuro-Psychologic Evaluation with Various Clinical Factors Following Whole … VL Thimmaiah Naveen 1 , Uday Krishna AS 1 , * , Vezokhoto Phesao 1 , Pasha ... Reports of Radiotherapy and Oncology 6 (1).
40. Impact of Short Versus Long Course Whole Brain Radiation Therapy on Memory Function in Brain Metastasis Patients VL Sridhar Poojar 1 , Rahul Loni 1 , * , Krishna Raj H K 1 , Thimmaiah Naveen 1 Reports of Radiotherapy and Oncology 6 (1).
41. Efficacy, Radiological Response and Local Toxicity in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients (LAHNSCC) Treated with Hypofractionated Accelerated IMRT … VL Thimmaiah Naveen 1 , * , K. Sruthi 1 , Rahul Loni 1 , Pasha Tanvir 1 ... Reports of Radiotherapy and Oncology 6 (1).
42. Breast-Conserving Radiotherapy with Simultaneous Integrated Boost—A Dosimetric Comparison of 3DCRT, VMAT and IMRT: Do We Really have a Better Plan? B Joseph, V Ikkurthi, N Farooq, K Nithin, CR Vijay, C Ramesh, V Lokesh Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 17 (2), 43.
43. Evaluation of Carotid Artery and Carotid Sinus doses in Early stage Carcinoma Glottis with and without bolus HKR Poornachandra Tejaswi, Jagannath Kunigal Puttaswamy, Lokesh Vishwanath ... Journal of Medical Science and clinical Research 7 (04), 451-458.
44. Optimization of radiation therapy in non-functioning pituitary adenoma based on temporal lobe dosimetry Dr Uday Krishna, Dr Arun Thimmarayappa, Dr Varatharaj C, Dr Naveen T, Dr Lokesh V Journal of Medical Science and clinical Research 7 (6), 99-105.
45. Subgroup stratification of adult diffuse gliomas and outcomes: an adaptation of the updated WHO classification in a resource-constrained environment T Naveen, ASU Krishna, V Santosh, A Arivazhagan, V Lokesh Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 1-4.
46. Computed Tomography for Staging in Head and Neck and Oral Cancer How accurate are we? Are we underestimating our clinical target volume? Dr Bindhu Joseph, Dr Kurian J Puthur, Dr Rekha V Kumar, Dr Champaka G, Dr V Lokesh, Dr Ashok Shenoy, Dr Sabitha K. S., Dr Ramesh C Journal of Medical Science and clinical Research 6 (11), 616-622.
47. EP-1267: Dosimetric comparison of prone vs supine partial breast irradiation via EBRT in early breast cancer A Thimmarayappa, U AS, L Vishwanath, N Thimmaiah, B Joseph, ... Radiotherapy and Oncology 127, S699.
48. Pediatric Clear Cell Sarcoma Kidney: Clinicopathological Profile And Outcomes From A Tertiary Care Oncology Center Pooja Gujjal Chebbi, M. Padma, B.S. Arunakumari, A.R. Arunkumar, N. Kumar, T. Avinash,  Ramachandra, V. Lokesh,  Premalatha, Kumari Prasann  Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal 3 (3), S54.
49. Dosimetric Comparison Of Prone Versus Supine Hypofractionated Partial Breast Irradiation Via External Beam Radiotherapy In Early Breast Cancer. KAS UDAY, V LOKESH, C VARATHRAJ Journal of Cancer Research & Therapeutics 13.
50. Customized Technique for Radiotherapy Simulation of Children with Cancer to Improvise Radiation Delivery in Severely Resource-Constrained Setting VK Ramaiah, L Vishwanath PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER 64, S337-S337.
51. P17. 01 Subgroup stratification of adult diffuse gliomas-an adaptation of the updated WHO classification in a resource constrained environment U As, V Santosh, A Arivazhagan, V Lokesh Neuro-Oncology 19 (Suppl 3), iii116.
52. EP-1299: Nomogram prediction for overall survival of patients diagnosed with cervical cancer S Jagadeesan (Guided the work) Radiotherapy and Oncology 123, S696-S697.
53. Adjuvant Therapy in Endometrial Carcinoma: Comparing Outcomes of Low Dose Rate (LDR) and High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy CRV Dr Poojar Sridhar1 , Dr Naveen T2 , Dr Rahul Loni3 , Dr Surekha Goyal4 ... Journal of Medical Science and clinical Research 5 (7), 25480-83.
54. Gall bladder Cancer Incidence Trend over the time period in Bengaluru Population Based Cancer Registry (1982-2012) DVL Vijay C R1 , Dr Ramesh C2 , Dr P Sridhar3 , Dr Gopalakrishnappa4 Journal of Medical Science and clinical Research 5 (8), 26210-15.
55. Is There A Need To Make The Radiotherapy Bunkers More Patient Friendly? LVNTSSS 2 Asian Journal of Medical Research 6 (4), 11-12.
56. EP-1323: Clinical audit of cervical cancer records from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, South India S Palled, UKA Srivinasa, N Thimmiah, V Raghu, TCA Razack, N Srinath, ... Radiotherapy and Oncology 119, S620.
57. Can reduced CTV margin for IMRT in head and neck squamous cell cancers (HNSCC) improve therapeutic outcomes? T Pasha, U Krishna, V Chandraraj, A Shenoy, L Jacob, N Thimmiah, ... EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER 54, S56-S56.
58. EP-1060: Can reduced CTV margin for IMRT in Head and Neck cancers improve therapeutic outcomes? TPCA Razack, UKA Srinivasa, V Chandraraj, A Shenoy, L Jacob, ... Radiotherapy and Oncology 1 (119), S511.
59. Toxicity, Efficacy, and Quality of Life of Addition of IMRT Boost to Whole Brain Radiation Therapy and Concurrent Temozolomide in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Brain Metastases LV Naveen Thimmaiah 1 , * , Ajay G V 1 , Rahul Loni 1 , Tanvir Pasha 1 ... Reports of Radiotherapy and Oncology 2 (4), e10987.
60. Gliomatosis Cerebri: a rare Malignant Tumour of Brain PKPR Lokesh V1, Naveen T2, I. Khaleel3,Siddanna P3, Y.Pawar4, Deepika4 Asian Journal of Medical Research 2 (4), 3-5.
61. Fungal Infections during Radiation Therapy of Oral Cancers NH V. Lokesh1 , T.Naveen2 , S. Sathish Kumara2, Siddanna R Pallade3 Asian Journal of Medical Research 2 (4), 11-14.
62. Disseminated Ewings Sarcoma With Bilateral Proptosis– A Case Report D AshaLatha, V Lokesh, GV Ajay, J KP, SK Anand John Asian Journal of Medical Research Case Report 2 (4), 1-3.
63. Fungal Infections during Radiation Therapy of Oral Cancers N Lokesh, V., Naveen, T., Kumara, S. S., Pallade, S. R., & Hoda Asian Journal of Medical Research 2 (4), 11-14.
64. PO-247 STUDY OF MR IMAGE BASED INTERSTITIAL BRACHYTHERAPY USING THERMOPLASTIC CATHETER FOR ADVANCED CERVICAL CANCER S Palled, S Sathiyan, CR Tanvirpasha, KM Ganesh, T Naveen, V Lokesh, ... Radiotherapy and Oncology, S99-S100.
65. Study of clinical outcomes and quality of life of patients receiving three-demensional conformal radiotherapy versus intensity-modulated radiography for head & neck cancer MR Padma.
66. Spindle cell sarcoma of esophagus: A rare case presentation. YS Pawar Journal of Cancer Research & Therapeutics 6 (1).
67. An open-label, randomized, multicentric study, to assess the safety and efficacy of h-R3 monoclonal antibody against EGF-receptor in combination with chemo-radiation therapy or … K Reddy, V Lokesh, S Vidyasagar, K Rao, A Shenoy, N Thimmaiah, ... CANCER RESEARCH 69.
68. Abstract# 3567: An open-label, randomized, multicentric study, to assess the safety and efficacy of h-R3 monoclonal antibody against EGF-receptor in combination with chemo … K Reddy, V Lokesh, S Vidyasagar, K Rao, A Shenoy, N Thimmaiah, ... Cancer Research 69 (9 Supplement), 3567-3567.
69. Radiotherapy in metastatic spinal cord compression: a review of fractionation T Naveen, V Lokesh, KM GANESH, J SAMUEL Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy 13 (3), 144-149.
70. P89 Feasibility, cosmetic outcome, and Quality of Life of patients receiving two different radiotherapy boost techniques for breast conservation: An Indian experience R Bonanthaya, B Reddy, A Suresh, D Vijayalakshmi, G Bhanumati, G Giri, ... The Breast, S37-S38.
71. Intratumoral drug delivery system for solid tumours L Viswanath, B Praveen, PP Bapsy, T Naveen, SP Susheela, SS Suppe, ... ANNALS OF ONCOLOGY 18, 159-159.
72. Bladder Cancer: is Radiotherapy being Underutilized? P Sridhar, CR Vijay, R Parween, AS Mahantesh, M Krishna, L Vishwanath, et al.
73. Retrospective Analysis of Curcumin in Cervical Cancer Patients Post Radiotherapy NV Manjunatha, DS Jayashankar, HK Ramesh, AK Raju, V Patil, et al.
74. A Hospital Based Case Control Study on Oral Cancer: KMIO (Regional Cancer Center) Experience KBL Gowda, CR Vijay, V Lokesh, AS Mahantesh.
75. Efficacy, Radiological Response and Local Toxicity in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients (LAHNSCC) Treated with Hypofractionated Accelerated IMRT … K Sruthi, V Lokesh Reports of Radiotherapy and Oncology 6 (1).
76. Optimization of radiation therapy in non-functioning pituitary adenoma based on temporal lobe dosimetry U Krishna, A Thimmarayappa, C Varatharaj, T Naveen, V Lokesh.
77. Correlation of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Changes in Hippocampal and Perihippocampal Regions and Neuro-Psychologic Evaluation with Various Clinical Factors Following Whole … U KrishnaAS, V Lokesh Reports of Radiotherapy and Oncology 6 (1).
78. Analysing the dose to lacrimal glands in Carcinoma Nasopharynx: Is there a need for Ophthalmic prophylaxis? P Tejaswi, JK Puttaswamy, L Vishwanath, P Sridhar, VC Raghu, et al.
79. Evaluation of Carotid Artery and Carotid Sinus doses in Early stage Carcinoma Glottis with and without bolus P Tejaswi, JK Puttaswamy, L Vishwanath, P Sridhar, VC Raghu, et al.
80. Radiological Response Assessment in High Grade Gliomas: 3DCRT vs IMRT R Loni, S Chaitanya, P Sridhar, T Naveen, I Khaleel, KPR Pramod, ...
81. Adjuvant Therapy in Endometrial Carcinoma: Comparing Outcomes of Low Dose Rate (LDR) and High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy P Sridhar, T Naveen, R Loni, S Goyal, V Lokesh, CR Vijay Age (in years) 40 (6), 41-50.
82. Computed Tomography for Staging in Head and Neck and Oral Cancer How accurate are we? Are we underestimating our clinical target volume? B Joseph, JP Kurian, RV Kumar, G Champaka, V Lokesh, A Shenoy, et al.

Awards

• Nov 2011: For service in Medical Field Received Bharat Jyoti Award, IIFS New Delhi.
• 2015: World wide Achievers Award as Best Cancer Specialist in South India - Health Excellence Summit and Award.
• Dec 2005:BEST scientific paper – 1ST PRIZE. Topic: IntraTumoral Drug Delivery – A novel drug delivery system for solid tumors. Forum: Translational Research Conference, KMIO, Bangalore.
• 2009: Oral presentation of Clinical Research Work done at KMIO at American Society of Radiation Oncology. ASTRO's American Society Annual Meeting. Presentation Number: 31 .Session Name: SS D: HEAD and NECK I - Advances in Targeted Biologic Therapy, Functional Imaging and Image Guided Radiotherapy.
• Involved in various research activities with more than 40 medical Journal publications.
• Feb 2019: Recognizing my contribution To Oncology at KMIO in creating probably one of the India best and biggest Radiation Oncology Facility with All in One Infrastructure and for my efforts to improve the quality of services to cancer patients in Radiation Oncology, Dr.V.Lokesh was awarded Oration - Geeta Rameshchandra Gandhi Oration awards by the Committee of the 42nd Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON) National Conference at Hyderabad.