ডাঃ লুবনা মরিয়ম
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology & Leading Oncologist and Cancer Specialist in Bangladesh, renowned for 16+ years of organ-preserving radiotherapy, precision clinical oncology, and compassionate patient care.
MBBS, FCPS, M.Phil (Radiotherapy)
Peter MacCallum
Melbourne, Australia
NCCS TOT Fellow
Singapore
Klinikum Darmstadt
Germany
Kokilaben Ambani
Mumbai, India
Years Clinical Practice
Radiation & Clinical Oncology
Geneva Fellow
Geneva, Switzerland
Hospital Chambers
Ahsania, Continental, ENT & UMCH
Patients Treated
Evidence-Based Radiotherapy
A comprehensive record of over 16+ years of government medical service, apex oncology institute appointments, 11+ years as independent consultant practitioner, and university postgraduate teaching in Bangladesh.
Radiation Oncology
Continental (7+ Yrs)
Government Service
At NICRH Since 2009
Complete official Bangladesh Civil Service, university postgraduate faculty, and tertiary hospital appointments (2002 – Present)
National Institute of Ear, Nose and Throat (NIENT)
Senior academic faculty leading cancer care, organ-preservation radiotherapy protocols, postgraduate resident mentoring, and multidisciplinary tumor boards.
National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital (NICRH)
Over a decade of senior clinical faculty service at Bangladesh's premier apex cancer institute; supervised advanced external beam radiation planning (3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT) and palliative care.
National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital (NICRH)
Nearly 6 years of intensive clinical residency under senior professors; pioneered Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT) planning at NICRH in 2009.
National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital (NICRH)
Radiation oncology patient admissions, emergency management (SVCO, cord compression), teletherapy scheduling, and inpatient care.
Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH)
Clinical radiotherapy planning, teletherapy treatment delivery, oncology OPD, and managing acute oncological emergencies.
Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
Postgraduate medical education and research in radiation oncology (M.Phil thesis).
Chorbishnupur, Sadarpur, Faridpur
Official appointment in the prestigious Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS Health Cadre) providing government healthcare.
Ahsania Mission Cancer Hospital
Inpatient oncology care, chemotherapy administration, outpatient evaluations, and cancer screening.
Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH)
Clinical hospital rounds, emergency admissions, and general medical care.
Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH)
Structured internship rotations across Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Neuromedicine, Radiotherapy, Skin & Venereal Diseases, and Psychiatry Department.
Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH)
Structured internship in Obstetrics & Gynecology department, labor management, surgical assisting, and maternal care.
Premier Cancer Specialist in Bangladesh • Chambers & Linear Accelerator Radiotherapy Centers
Continental Hospital, Gulshan-2, Dhaka
Specialist Radiation Oncology Second Opinions & Multidisciplinary Tumor Board (Practicing consultant for 11 years, 7+ years at Continental)
Ahsania Mission Cancer & General Hospital (AMCGH), Uttara, Dhaka
Primary Consultation (Level 2 Room 223) & Advanced Radiotherapy Planning (VMAT, IMRT, SBRT, 3D HDR Brachytherapy)
National Institute of Ear, Nose and Throat (NIENT), Tejgaon, Dhaka
Head & Neck Cancer Organ Preservation, Academic Faculty & Tumor Board
Universal Medical College & Hospital (UMCH), Mohakhali, Dhaka
Comprehensive Cancer Care & Clinical Consultations
President, CCI Foundation & Professional Memberships
Cancer Care Initiative Foundation (Bangladesh)
Leading national philanthropic cancer awareness, early screening drives, patient financial & medical support, genetic counseling education, and public health outreach across Bangladesh.
As a registered non-profit initiative, the foundation works to ensure no underprivileged cancer patient is denied timely care due to financial hardship. Through free district-level screening camps, direct chemotherapy and radiotherapy subsidies, and caregiver counseling, the foundation brings compassionate support to families across the country.
As a core member of the Palliative Care Unit at NICRH and trained through the APHN Singapore & LIEN Collaborative TOT Palliative Care program (2013-2018), Dr. Lubna Mariam seamlessly combines radical curative radiotherapy with compassionate symptom relief, neuropathic pain management, opioid titration, and comprehensive family quality-of-life counseling.
Elected Member & Active Fellow
Rigorous post-doctoral medical education, university faculty appointments, IAEA certifications, and advanced international fellowship training across Australia, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Thailand, and India.
Official BMDC-Registered Qualifications
Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS)
Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Radiotherapy / Radiation Oncology
Bangladesh Medical University (B.M.U / BSMMU)
Master of Philosophy in Radiotherapy & Clinical Oncology
Mymensingh Medical College (MMC), University of Dhaka
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Dhaka University)
Begum Badrunnessa Govt. Girls College, Dhaka
Higher Secondary Certificate examination in Science
Model High School, Khilgaon, Dhaka
Secondary School Certificate examination in Science
Dr. Lubna Mariam's journey as a leading Oncologist in Bangladesh began with her MBBS from Mymensingh Medical College and entry into national healthcare via the 24th BCS (Health Cadre) in 2003.
Pursuing advanced oncology, she earned dual apex postgraduate qualifications: an M.Phil in Radiotherapy from BSMMU in 2006 and fellowship FCPS in Radiotherapy from BCPS. Across 15+ years at NICRH, she pioneered 3D Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT) in 2009 and trained upcoming oncologists.
Today, recognized among the foremost Cancer Specialists in Bangladesh, she combines 16+ years of tertiary hospital practice with high-precision radiotherapy and compassionate palliative care.
Her advanced clinical expertise encompasses modern radiation modalities including IMRT, VMAT, heart-sparing DIBH, and image-guided brachytherapy. Through multidisciplinary tumor boards and global training collaborations, she remains committed to elevating oncology standards and patient care across Bangladesh.
Centers of Excellence across 5 Countries
Melbourne, Australia
• 1st Oct – 30th Oct 2015Clinical Observer in Advanced Radiotherapy (VMAT & SBRT)
Hands-on specialized observer training in rotational volumetric modulated arc therapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, and real-time image guidance at Australia's premier cancer center.
Mumbai, India
• 4th Dec 2013 – 4th Jan 2014Clinical Observer in Radiation Oncology
Clinical observership focusing on high-precision conformal radiation techniques, multileaf collimation, and clinical treatment verification.
Singapore
• 6th Feb – 28th Feb 2012Clinical Attachment in Clinical Oncology
Clinical attachment covering modern thoracic and gynecological oncology radiation management at Southeast Asia's leading cancer center.
Darmstadt, Germany
• 2nd Feb – April 2009Specialized Training on Radiation Oncology
European clinical training on linear accelerator mechanics, high-precision radiation planning, and patient immobilization systems.
Switzerland
• 21st Nov – 25th Nov 2011OBI / CBCT Image-Guided Radiation Training
Comprehensive training in On-Board Imager (OBI) and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) verification workflows directly from Varian Medical Systems.
Singapore
• July 2013 – March 2018Training of Trainers (TOT) in Palliative Care Program
Five-year specialized Training of Trainers program in palliative care, pain relief, and supportive cancer care conducted by Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN).
Bangkok, Thailand
• 4th Aug – 23rd Aug 2014Pain Management Specialized Training
Intensive training in neuropathic cancer pain, opioid titration, and palliative relief protocols.
International & Bangladesh
• 2012 – 2013IAEA Specialized Radiation & Brachytherapy Trainings
Completed key IAEA trainings: Transition from 2D to 3DCRT & IMRT (Aug 2013), Clinical aspects and applications of Brachytherapy (2012 & 2013), and Nuclear Security Culture (2013).
IAEA, BAEC, APHN Singapore, BMRC, and BCPS certified technical training courses (20 programs)
Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC)
National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital (NICRH)
LIEN Collaborative for Palliative Care & Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN)
Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS)
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Mahidol University
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS)
Varian Medical Systems International
Bangladesh Institute of Administration and Management (BIAM)
Klinikum Darmstadt
Varian Medical Systems
Medical Science Forum
Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH)
Original scientific papers authored and co-authored by Dr. Lubna Mariam across high-impact international and national journals in palliative medicine, concurrent chemoradiotherapy, and organ-sparing oncology.
Original Articles
Clinical trials, surveys & cohort studies
Lead Author
Pivotal SCLC, breast & pelvic trials
Indexed Research
Springer, Elsevier, Wiley & PMC
Peer-Reviewed
Rigorous editorial scrutiny & review
Asian Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons
Vol 43(3): 21–264 (Oct 2025)
Demonstrates superior complete response rates and progression-free survival with early concurrent chemoradiotherapy over sequential therapy in limited-stage SCLC.
Study Objective: To compare treatment response, overall response rates, and locoregional progression-free survival between concurrent chemoradiation versus sequential chemotherapy followed by thoracic radiation in limited-stage small cell lung carcinoma (LS-SCLC).
Mariam L, Chowdhury Q, et al. Outcome of Concurrent Chemoradiation versus Sequential Chemotherapy followed by Radiotherapy for limited stage small cell carcinoma treatment. Asian J Bangladesh Coll Physicians Surg. 2025 Oct; 43(3): 21-264.
BMC Palliative Care
Vol 23, Article 2 (3 Jan 2024)
Major nationwide epidemiological study published in Springer Nature establishing key clinical and socioeconomic predictors of quality of life in metastatic cancer.
Study Objective: To comprehensively assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and identify demographic, physical symptom, and economic predictors among advanced metastatic cancer patients across Bangladesh.
Mariam L, et al. (The APPROACH Study Group). Quality of life and its predictors among patients with metastatic cancer in Bangladesh: the APPROACH survey. BMC Palliat Care. 2024 Jan 3; 23(2): 1-12. doi:10.1186/s12904-023-01328-9.
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Vol 63(6): e685–e694 (Jun 2022)
High-impact Elsevier publication evaluating knowledge barriers and institutional pathways for palliative cancer referrals across Asian countries.
Study Objective: To assess awareness levels, knowledge barriers, and real-world utilization of palliative and supportive care services among advanced cancer patients in Asian clinical settings.
Mariam L, et al. Awareness and utilization of palliative care among advanced cancer patients in Asia. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2022 Jun; 63(6): e685-e694. doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2022.02.015.
Psycho-Oncology
Vol 31(1): 112–121 (Jan 2022)
Published in Wiley Psycho-Oncology examining psychosocial burden, social isolation, and perceived disease stigma in advanced oncology.
Study Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of perceived social stigma, identify clinical and demographic correlates, and assess its relationship with psychological distress in Asian advanced cancer patients.
Mariam L, et al. Perceived stigma and its correlates among Asian patients with advanced cancer: a multi-country approach study. Psychooncology. 2022 Jan; 31(1): 112-121. doi:10.1002/pon.5786.
MDM Policy & Practice
Vol 6(2): 1–11 (Jul 2021)
Explores patient autonomy, collaborative family dynamics, and shared clinical decision-making in end-of-life and palliative treatment.
Study Objective: To investigate patient-reported preferred and actual roles in treatment decision-making and analyze alignment with medical oncology recommendations.
Mariam L, et al. Patient-Reported Roles in Decision-Making Among Asian Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Multicountry Study. MDM Policy Pract. 2021 Nov; 6(2): 23814683211061398. doi:10.1177/23814683211061398.
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Vol 61(4): 768–777 (Apr 2021)
Unveils high prevalence rates of clinical depression and anxiety in advanced cancer, advocating for universal distress screening in oncology OPDs.
Study Objective: To estimate rates of severe anxiety and depression symptoms using validated psychometric scales and analyze actual utilization of psychiatric support services.
Mariam L, et al. High anxiety and depression scores and mental health service use among South Asian advanced cancer patients: a multi-country study. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Apr; 61(4): 768-777. doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.09.018.
Bangladesh Oncology Journal
Vol 12(1&2): 30–40 (2017)
Evaluates whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) combined with Temozolomide for lung cancer patients with intracranial metastases.
Study Objective: To assess neurocognitive preservation, intracranial objective response, and survival outcomes with concurrent and sequential Temozolomide combined with whole-brain radiotherapy versus cranial radiation alone.
Mariam L, Hai MA, et al. Comparative study between radiotherapy alone and radiotherapy with concurrent followed by sequential Temozolomide for brain metastasis due to carcinoma lung. Bang Onc J. 2017; 12(1&2): 30-40.
Mymensingh Medical Journal
Vol 24(3): 486–491 (Jul 2015)
PubMed-indexed research establishing a 96.4% diagnostic accuracy for fine-needle aspiration cytology compared with surgical histopathology in breast lesions.
Study Objective: To determine the diagnostic sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and positive predictive value of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) correlated against gold-standard histopathological biopsy.
Mariam L, et al. A comparative study between FNAC and histopathology in diagnosis of breast lump. Mymensingh Med J. 2015 Jul; 24(3): 486-491. PMID: 26315570.
Bangladesh Oncology Journal
Vol 8(1&2): 61–65 (2013)
Clinical trial assessing locoregional tumor control, disease-free survival, and mucositis management in locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinomas.
Study Objective: To evaluate complete response rates, acute organ toxicity, and locoregional disease-free survival in patients receiving definitive external beam radiotherapy with concurrent cisplatin chemotherapy.
Mariam L, Hossen M, et al. Effect of concurrent chemo-Radiation in locally advanced oral cavity cancer. Bang Onc J. 2013; 8(1&2): 61-65.
Bangladesh Oncology Journal
Vol 7(1&2): 55–62 (2012)
Landmark comparative radiotherapy study demonstrating that 4-field box pelvic radiation significantly reduces rectal and bladder mucosal radiation toxicity.
Study Objective: To evaluate pelvic tumor control and comparative rates of acute radiation proctitis and cystitis between 4-field box technique and conventional 2-field AP/PA pelvic radiotherapy in locally advanced cervical carcinoma.
Mariam L, et al. Clinical outcome of Four field box technique versus two field technique by external beam radiation therapy in the treatment of locally advanced carcinoma of uterine cervix. Bang Onc J. 2012; 7(1&2): 55-62.
Actively involved in postgraduate mentorship for FCPS, M.Phil, and MD candidates, alongside academic collaborations in clinical oncology, organ preservation, and palliative care health systems research.
Adhering to international NCCN and ESMO clinical guidelines, delivering high curative radiation doses while preserving vital organ function, speech, swallowing, and long-term quality of life.
স্তন ক্যান্সার ও হার্ট-সুরক্ষিত রেডিওথেরাপি
Comprehensive breast radiation after lumpectomy or mastectomy with DIBH heart-sparing technique.
Dr. Lubna Mariam is a recognized leader in breast cancer radiotherapy. She routinely implements hypofractionated 15-fraction regimens alongside Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold (DIBH) for left-sided breast cancer, protecting the coronary arteries and heart muscle while eradicating tumor cells in the chest wall and axillary nodes.
Painless breast lump or thickening • Nipple retraction or bloody discharge • Skin dimpling or 'orange-peel' texture • Swelling or lump under the armpit
জরায়ুমুখ ও স্ত্রী-রোগ সংক্রান্ত ক্যান্সার
Definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy and Image-Guided 3D HDR Brachytherapy.
Specialized in carcinoma cervix, uterine (endometrial) cancer, and vaginal tumors. Combines external beam pelvic radiation (EBRT/VMAT) with advanced HDR brachytherapy applicators for maximum local cure rates while safeguarding bowel, bladder, and marrow reserves.
Abnormal post-coital or inter-menstrual vaginal bleeding • Post-menopausal bleeding • Foul-smelling persistent discharge • Chronic low back and pelvic ache
নাক, কান, গলা, স্বরযন্ত্র ও মুখের ক্যান্সার
Organ-preservation protocols preserving voice, speech, and swallowing function.
As Associate Professor at the National Institute of ENT, Dr. Mariam has premier expertise in speech and swallowing organ preservation. Utilizes sub-millimeter IMRT and VMAT to spare parotid salivary glands and prevent xerostomia (dry mouth) while delivering lethal radiation doses to tumors of the larynx, pharynx, tongue, and nasopharynx.
Non-healing mouth sore lasting >3 weeks • Persistent hoarseness of voice • Difficulty or pain on swallowing (dysphagia) • Unexplained neck lump or lymph node swelling
ফুসফুস ও বক্ষব্যাধির ক্যান্সার
4D-CT motion-tracked radiotherapy and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT).
Applies 4D-CT simulation accounting for breathing motion during treatment. Delivers SBRT for early-stage medically inoperable lung tumors and concurrent chemoradiation for locally advanced non-small cell and small cell lung carcinoma.
Persistent cough not responding to medication • Coughing up blood (hemoptysis) • Progressive shortness of breath and chest tightness • Unexplained weight loss and fatigue
মস্তিষ্ক ও স্নায়ুতন্ত্রের টিউমার
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Hippocampal-Avoidance Radiotherapy.
Submillimeter precision radiation for high-grade gliomas, meningiomas, acoustic neuromas, and brain metastases. Combines MRI-CT image fusion with customized thermoplastic immobilization to spare critical optic nerves, brainstem, and memory centers.
Persistent morning headaches with nausea • New-onset seizures or convulsions • Cognitive changes or speech difficulty • Focal arm/leg weakness or vision changes
প্যালিয়েটিভ কেয়ার ও ক্যান্সার ব্যথা নিরাময়
UICC Fellow expertise delivering rapid pain relief, spinal cord decompression, and dignity.
Trained under the Hospice Palliative Care Foundation and TOT Singapore, Dr. Lubna Mariam is a champion for cancer pain relief. Provides rapid single-fraction or short-course radiation for painful bone metastases, spinal cord compression relief, and compassionate guidance for patients and families.
Severe bone pain from metastatic spread • Numbness or weakness from spinal cord compression • Severe nausea, loss of appetite, or distress • Intractable malignant pain
Modern radiation oncology focuses on maximum tumoricidal eradication with sub-millimeter normal-tissue sparing. Explore how Dr. Lubna Mariam plans and delivers these advanced modalities.
VMAT rotates around the patient in continuous 360-degree arcs while dynamic multileaf collimators shape the radiation beam continuously. This delivers extreme target conformity with significantly reduced treatment delivery times.
Target Contouring Precision
Precise delineation of Gross Tumor (GTV) and Clinical Target (CTV) with multi-parametric CT-MRI fusion.
Organs-at-Risk (OAR) Sparing
Dose-volume histogram optimization strictly preserving heart, lungs, spinal cord, salivary glands, and optic chiasm.
Hypofractionated Regimens
Modern evidence-based schedules completing breast and prostate radiation safely in fewer weeks.
Equipped at Ahsania Mission Cancer & General Hospital (Uttara).
Every precision platform utilized by Dr. Lubna Mariam for customized curative and organ-preserving radiation treatment.
360-Degree Continuous Arc Radiation in 2 to 4 Minutes
VMAT rotates around the patient in continuous 360-degree arcs while dynamic multileaf collimators shape the radiation beam continuously. This delivers extreme target conformity with significantly reduced treatment delivery times.
Protects Coronary Arteries During Left-Sided Breast Radiation
Dr. Lubna Mariam employs DIBH optical surface monitoring for left-sided breast cancer patients. When the patient takes a deep breath, the diaphragm expands the lungs and pushes the heart down and away from the chest wall radiation field.
Internal Curative Dose Escalation for Gynecological Cancers
HDR Brachytherapy places a computerized miniaturized Iridium-192 radioactive source directly inside or adjacent to the cancer tissue, delivering concentrated tumoricidal doses with steep dose fall-off sparing rectum and bladder.
Computerized Beam Sculpting Around Critical Nerves & Salivary Glands
IMRT breaks individual radiation beams into hundreds of tiny beamlets, each individually intensity-modulated. This allows concave dose distributions that wrap tightly around tumors while creating sharp dose drop-offs around sensitive structures.
Painless 'Radiation Surgery' in 1 to 5 Fractions
Stereotactic radiation delivers massive ablative doses of radiation with pinpoint precision to small, well-defined tumors in just 1 to 5 treatment sessions, acting non-invasively like a surgical scalpel without incisions or anesthesia.
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Consultations and appointment serials for Associate Professor Dr. Lubna Mariam, recognized as a premier Radiation Oncologist in Bangladesh and senior Cancer Specialist in Bangladesh with 16+ years of clinical practice, are conducted at leading tertiary cancer hospitals in Dhaka. View OPD counter locations, serial numbers, and visiting schedules below.
আহ্ছানিয়া মিশন ক্যান্সার ও জেনারেল হাসপাতাল
Visiting Days
Saturday, Monday & Wednesday
Consultation Timing
05:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Note: Official profile at amcghbd.org/doctor_details/dr-lubna-mariam. Equipped with Varian Linear Accelerators, 3D HDR Brachytherapy unit, and 4D-CT Radiation Simulator.
কন্টিনেন্টাল হসপিটাল
Visiting Days
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
Consultation Timing
04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Note: Direct digital appointments enabled at continental.health/consultant/lubna-mariam. International-standard oncology care, advanced stereotactic radiation, and molecular tumor board.
জাতীয় নাক কান গলা ইনস্টিটিউট ও হাসপাতাল
Visiting Days
Sunday to Thursday (Government OPD / Academic Hours)
Consultation Timing
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Note: Premier government tertiary research institute specializing in laryngeal, nasopharyngeal, and tongue cancer organ preservation.
ইউনিভার্সেল মেডিকেল কলেজ ও হাসপাতাল
Visiting Days
Selected Days by Prior Schedule
Consultation Timing
Evening Chamber Hours
Note: Centrally located at Mohakhali, catering to patients from central Dhaka.
Need to know which biopsy slides, pathology reports, and CT/MRI CDs to bring? View our complete checklist below.
Direct, verified feedback collected from public healthcare directories including DoctorBangladesh, Google Reviews, DoctorsGallery, and hospital notice boards.
“Dr. Lubna Mariam is one of the most polite and caring oncologists in Bangladesh. She answered every single question our family had with immense patience and empathy. Madam planned 15 fractions of modern VMAT radiation with heart protection. My mother did not face skin burns or severe complications. Her guidance on follow-up care gave us so much courage. A truly outstanding doctor.”
Protocol: Post-Mastectomy Hypofractionated VMAT Radiation (15 Fractions) + Hormone Therapy
Family of Mrs. Rokeya Begum (Age 52)
February 2025“Other surgeons initially told us my father would have his entire voice box removed. We consulted Associate Professor Dr. Lubna Mariam at the National Institute of ENT. She planned definitive IMRT chemoradiation to save his voice. Today, his post-treatment PET-CT scan is completely clear, and he speaks with his normal natural voice! We cannot thank her enough for her scientific precision and dedication.”
Protocol: Definitive Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy (IMRT Organ Preservation)
Son of Md. A. Karim (Age 64)
January 2025“We traveled from Sylhet specifically for Dr. Lubna Mariam madam's expertise in 3D HDR Brachytherapy. Her international UICC fellowship training is reflected in her meticulous clinical care. Madam herself explained how the internal radiation applicator works to minimize bladder and rectum side effects. My wife completed all fractions safely and is doing wonderfully. Outstanding expertise and bedside manner.”
Protocol: Pelvic VMAT + Image-Guided 3D High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
Husband of Nasima Akhter (Age 46)
November 2024“Ahsania Mission's radiotherapy department is excellent under Dr. Lubna Mariam. She contoured the tumor bed with utmost accuracy, sparing my parotid glands so my mouth didn't dry out permanently. She reviewed my blood counts weekly during treatment. If any patient is looking for a genuine, highly qualified radiation oncologist, Dr. Lubna Mariam is the right choice.”
Protocol: Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) with Daily IGRT Verification
Mr. Tanvir Chowdhury (Age 58)
December 2024“We visited Dr. Lubna Mariam at Continental Hospital for a critical second opinion. Among all the doctors we met, she spent the most time going through every slice of the MRI and PET-CT scan. She explained the risks and benefits clearly without rushing us. In oncology, genuine empathy and clarity are rare gifts. 5-star medical professional.”
Protocol: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Protocol Review
Rezaul Karim & Family
March 2025“Having left-sided breast cancer, my primary anxiety was heart toxicity from radiation. Dr. Lubna Mariam taught me the DIBH breathing technique and verified it on the simulator. The breath-hold moved my heart completely out of the radiation beam path! It has been 2 years since my therapy, cardiac checkup is normal and no recurrence. Highly recommend madam.”
Protocol: Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold (DIBH) Heart-Sparing Radiotherapy
Mrs. Shahnaz Parveen (Age 49)
October 2024“When my mother was crying in unbearable bone pain, Dr. Lubna Mariam arranged emergency palliative radiation within 24 hours. The pain subsided drastically by the third day, allowing my mother to sleep peacefully and spend quality time with her grandchildren. Her UICC palliative background makes her approach deeply humane and comforting.”
Protocol: Emergency Palliative Radiotherapy & Multimodal Pain Management
Daughter of Late Jahanara Begum
November 2024“Dr. Lubna Mariam planned my preoperative 5x5 Gy radiation before my rectal surgery. The tumor shrank significantly, which enabled the surgeon to preserve my anal sphincter! The chamber coordinators at Ahsania Mission were very prompt in providing serial numbers. Excellent care.”
Protocol: Neoadjuvant Short-Course Radiotherapy (5x5 Gy)
Md. Enamul Haque (Age 55)
January 2025All reviews displayed originate from public reviews submitted on independent platforms: DoctorBangladesh, Google Local Reviews, DoctorsGallery, HealthCenterBD, and SasthyaSeba.
Organizing your oncology reports ensures Dr. Lubna Mariam can thoroughly review tumor pathology, verify radiological margins, and deliver an accurate staging assessment.
Check off documents as you organize your physical folder:
Original pathology report confirming cancer diagnosis, histological grade, and tumor subtype.
ER, PR, HER2-neu, Ki-67 for breast; HPV, p16, PD-L1, EGFR/ALK if applicable.
Recent PET-CT scans, Contrast CT scans, MRI scans, Mammograms, or Ultrasounds.
If patient underwent surgical excision, lumpectomy, or biopsy, bring discharge summary & op note.
Drug regimens given, cycle dates, cumulative doses, or previous radiotherapy field records.
CBC, Creatinine, Liver Function Tests (LFT), Serum Electrolytes within the last 2 weeks.
Tip for Family Caregivers: Arrange documents in chronological order from earliest to most recent. Having original biopsy paraffin blocks and digital imaging disks (DICOM format) speeds up clinical staging significantly.
Appointments and serials are booked directly through the hospitals. For Ahsania Mission Cancer & General Hospital in Uttara (Level 2, Room 223), call the 24/7 hotline 10617 or 09612-310617, or view her official profile at https://amcghbd.org/doctor_details/dr-lubna-mariam. For Continental Hospital in Gulshan, book online directly through https://continental.health/consultant/lubna-mariam or dial 10666 / 09666-710666.
Please bring all your previous medical files organized chronologically: biopsy and histopathology reports, pathology slides/blocks if available, imaging CDs/DVDs (CT, MRI, PET-CT) with printed reports, recent blood tests (CBC, Creatinine), and any current medication prescriptions.
No. External beam radiation (like VMAT, IMRT, or 3D-CRT) does NOT make you radioactive. As soon as the machine stops, no radiation remains in your body. You are completely safe to hug children, interact with family, and sleep in the same bed.
DIBH is an advanced technique where the patient takes a deep breath and holds it for 20 seconds during radiation delivery. This expands the lungs and moves the heart away from the chest wall, drastically reducing any radiation dose to cardiac vessels in left-sided breast cancer.
Yes, absolutely. Second opinions are very common and welcomed in modern oncology. You can call the hospital serial hotlines to book a dedicated consultation slot for file review and second opinion.
Brachytherapy is internal radiation where a tiny radioactive source is placed right inside the cervix/uterus through a special applicator. Dr. Lubna Mariam has specialized international training in HDR Brachytherapy. It delivers high curative doses to kill any residual tumor while sparing the nearby rectum and bladder.
