Prof Kailash Narayan

Prof Kailash Narayan is a very experienced radiation oncologist specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of gynaecological cancers. With over 34 years of experience, he currently consults at Icon Cancer Centre Freemasons in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Prof Narayan obtained his medical training in 1973 and went on to complete a postgraduate degree (MD) in biophysics from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. He further pursued a PhD in experimental pathology at the Australian National University's John Curtin School of Medical Research in 1981.

After completing his specialist radiation oncology training at Auckland Hospital in 1982, Prof Narayan joined the renowned Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (PMCC) in Melbourne in 1984. At PMCC, he served as a head and neck cancer consultant before being appointed as the Head of Radiation Gynaecology Oncology in 1996. During his tenure as Head, Prof Narayan established and maintained a comprehensive clinical database of peer-reviewed publications focusing on the treatment outcomes of gynaecological cancers. These clinical observations and collaborations with medical and gynaecological oncologists contributed significantly to the development of uniform treatment policies for gynaecological cancers in Victoria. His studies also formed the basis of several clinical trials, including a highly successful international study on the treatment of cervix cancer.

Prof Narayan has a strong commitment to education, research, and clinical trials. He actively engages in medical education and mentors radiation oncology trainees, in addition to regularly reviewing scientific papers for national and international medical journals. In recognition of his expertise, he was appointed as a clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Melbourne in 2003, and promoted to Professor in 2017.

As a dedicated practitioner, Prof Narayan strives to provide the highest level of care to his patients. He is actively involved in leading studies and trials investigating radiation therapy treatments for gynaecological cancers. His collaborative work with clinical, radiology, and molecular imaging colleagues has led to significant advancements in the use of MRI and PET in staging and treatment of gynaecological cancers. These advancements have been published in numerous international journals, highlighting improved treatment outcomes. Notably, Prof Narayan has pioneered and developed image-based ultrasound-guided conformal brachytherapy for cervical cancer in collaboration with the brachytherapy team at PMCC, resulting in enhanced tumor targeting and improved patient outcomes.