# Dr. Lubna Mariam | Oncologist & Cancer Specialist in Dhaka, Bangladesh

**Canonical URL:** https://drlubnamariam.com/
**Description:** Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at National Institute of ENT & Senior Consultant at Ahsania Mission Cancer Hospital and Continental Hospital. Over 16+ years experience and 10,000+ patients treated with precision 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, DIBH, and HDR Brachytherapy.
**Author:** Dr. Lubna Mariam
**Updated:** 2026-09-15
> Associate Professor & Senior Consultant (Radiation Oncologist, Cancer Specialist & Palliative Care Expert). BMDC Registration: A-38914 | 24th BCS (Health).

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## Professional Summary

Dr. Lubna Mariam is a distinguished Radiation Oncologist and Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at the National Institute of Ear, Nose and Throat (NIENT), Tejgaon, Dhaka. She concurrently serves as Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist at Continental Hospital (Gulshan-2) and Consultant at Ahsania Mission Cancer & General Hospital (Uttara).

A prestigious UICC (Geneva, Switzerland) Fellow with advanced training at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Melbourne, Australia) and National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), she brings over 16+ years of specialized oncology practice. Having treated more than 10,000+ cancer patients, she is a pioneer in evidence-based organ-preservation protocols and modern radiation technologies.

## Key Practice Highlights

- **Clinical Experience:** Over 16+ years in Radiation & Clinical Oncology
- **Patients Treated:** 10,000+ patients managed with precision radiotherapy protocols
- **International Fellowships:** UICC Geneva Fellow; Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne; National Cancer Centre Singapore; Klinikum Darmstadt, Germany
- **Government Cadre:** 24th BCS (Health Cadre), Government of Bangladesh
- **Academic Appointment:** Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, National Institute of ENT, Dhaka
- **Hospital Chambers:** Ahsania Mission Cancer Hospital (Uttara), Continental Hospital (Gulshan-2), and NIENT (Tejgaon)

## Specialized Oncology Care & Cancer Types

### [Breast Cancer & DIBH Radiotherapy](https://drlubnamariam.com/specialties/breast-cancer.md)

*Bangla: স্তন ক্যান্সার ও হার্ট-সুরক্ষিত রেডিওথেরাপি | Category: Women's Oncology*

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.

**Common Symptoms & Signs:**
- Painless breast lump or thickening
- Nipple retraction or bloody discharge
- Skin dimpling or 'orange-peel' texture
- Swelling or lump under the armpit

**Key Radiation Protocols:**
- DIBH Heart-Sparing Technique
- Hypofractionated Adjuvant RT (3-Week Protocol)
- Chest Wall & Supraclavicular VMAT
- Tumor Bed Boost Irradiation

[Read complete clinical overview on Breast Cancer & DIBH Radiotherapy](https://drlubnamariam.com/specialties/breast-cancer.md)

### [Cervical & Gynecological Malignancies](https://drlubnamariam.com/specialties/cervical-gynae.md)

*Bangla: জরায়ুমুখ ও স্ত্রী-রোগ সংক্রান্ত ক্যান্সার | Category: Women's Oncology*

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.

**Common Symptoms & Signs:**
- Abnormal post-coital or inter-menstrual vaginal bleeding
- Post-menopausal bleeding
- Foul-smelling persistent discharge
- Chronic low back and pelvic ache

**Key Radiation Protocols:**
- 3D Image-Guided HDR Brachytherapy
- Pelvic VMAT with Bone Marrow Sparing
- Concurrent Weekly Cisplatin Chemoradiation
- Extended-Field Para-Aortic Irradiation

[Read complete clinical overview on Cervical & Gynecological Malignancies](https://drlubnamariam.com/specialties/cervical-gynae.md)

### [Head & Neck, Larynx & Oral Cancers](https://drlubnamariam.com/specialties/head-neck.md)

*Bangla: নাক, কান, গলা, স্বরযন্ত্র ও মুখের ক্যান্সার | Category: ENT Oncology*

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.

**Common Symptoms & Signs:**
- Non-healing mouth sore lasting >3 weeks
- Persistent hoarseness of voice
- Difficulty or pain on swallowing (dysphagia)
- Unexplained neck lump or lymph node swelling

**Key Radiation Protocols:**
- IMRT / VMAT with Salivary Gland Sparing
- Definitive CCRT for Voice-Box Preservation
- Nasopharyngeal High-Precision IGRT
- Post-Surgical High-Risk Neck Irradiation

[Read complete clinical overview on Head & Neck, Larynx & Oral Cancers](https://drlubnamariam.com/specialties/head-neck.md)

### [Lung & Thoracic Oncology](https://drlubnamariam.com/specialties/lung-thoracic.md)

*Bangla: ফুসফুস ও বক্ষব্যাধির ক্যান্সার | Category: Thoracic Oncology*

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.

**Common Symptoms & Signs:**
- Persistent cough not responding to medication
- Coughing up blood (hemoptysis)
- Progressive shortness of breath and chest tightness
- Unexplained weight loss and fatigue

**Key Radiation Protocols:**
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
- 4D-CT Motion-Managed Treatment
- Mediastinal Nodal Conformal RT
- Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation (PCI)

[Read complete clinical overview on Lung & Thoracic Oncology](https://drlubnamariam.com/specialties/lung-thoracic.md)

### [Brain & Central Nervous System Tumors](https://drlubnamariam.com/specialties/brain-cns.md)

*Bangla: মস্তিষ্ক ও স্নায়ুতন্ত্রের টিউমার | Category: Neuro-Oncology*

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.

**Common Symptoms & Signs:**
- Persistent morning headaches with nausea
- New-onset seizures or convulsions
- Cognitive changes or speech difficulty
- Focal arm/leg weakness or vision changes

**Key Radiation Protocols:**
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Hypofractionated Stereotactic RT (SRT)
- Hippocampal-Avoidance Whole Brain RT
- VMAT High-Grade Glioma Protocols

[Read complete clinical overview on Brain & Central Nervous System Tumors](https://drlubnamariam.com/specialties/brain-cns.md)

### [Palliative Oncology & Cancer Pain Management](https://drlubnamariam.com/specialties/palliative-care.md)

*Bangla: প্যালিয়েটিভ কেয়ার ও ক্যান্সার ব্যথা নিরাময় | Category: Palliative Medicine*

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.

**Common Symptoms & Signs:**
- Severe bone pain from metastatic spread
- Numbness or weakness from spinal cord compression
- Severe nausea, loss of appetite, or distress
- Intractable malignant pain

**Key Radiation Protocols:**
- Emergency Spinal Cord Decompression RT
- Single-Fraction 8 Gy Bone Palliation
- Hemostatic Palliative Radiotherapy
- Multimodal WHO Pain Management Ladder

[Read complete clinical overview on Palliative Oncology & Cancer Pain Management](https://drlubnamariam.com/specialties/palliative-care.md)

## Advanced Precision Radiation Technologies

### [Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT / RapidArc)](https://drlubnamariam.com/technologies/vmat-rapidarc.md)

*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.

**Clinical Advantages:**
- Significantly shortens treatment time from 20 minutes to under 3 minutes
- Decreases intrafraction patient motion error for high accuracy
- Sculpts high curative doses tightly to complex concave tumor geometries
- Drastically spares neighboring healthy organs-at-risk (OARs)

**Precision Specification:** Sub-millimeter isocenter verification with daily kV-CBCT

### [Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold (DIBH)](https://drlubnamariam.com/technologies/dibh-breast.md)

*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.

**Clinical Advantages:**
- Reduces cardiac and left anterior descending (LAD) artery dose to near zero
- Significantly reduces long-term radiation-induced ischemic heart disease risk
- Maintains full curative radiation coverage to the breast and chest wall
- Non-invasive optical surface gating with patient visual feedback

**Precision Specification:** Real-time respiratory surface tracking with 3mm gating threshold

### [Image-Guided 3D High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy](https://drlubnamariam.com/technologies/hdr-brachytherapy.md)

*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.

**Clinical Advantages:**
- Curative cornerstone for cervical cancer achieving unmatched local control
- Outpatient procedure completed within 15–20 minutes with zero radiation residue
- 3D MRI/CT-based volume contouring according to GEC-ESTRO recommendations
- Maximum rectal and bladder mucosal sparing

**Precision Specification:** Direct millimeter source positioning via remote computer afterloader

### [Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)](https://drlubnamariam.com/technologies/imrt.md)

*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.

**Clinical Advantages:**
- Preserves salivary parotid glands, drastically preventing permanent dry mouth
- Protects the spinal cord, optic nerves, chiasm, and brainstem
- Allows simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) to high-risk tumor zones
- Higher tumor cure rates with reduced long-term dysphagia

**Precision Specification:** 120-leaf dynamic multileaf collimation with 2.5mm leaf resolution

### [Stereotactic Radiosurgery & SBRT](https://drlubnamariam.com/technologies/srs-sbrt.md)

*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.

**Clinical Advantages:**
- Non-surgical treatment for inoperable or high-risk patients
- Completed in 1 to 5 brief sessions instead of 6–7 weeks
- Painless, bloodless, outpatient procedure
- High local control rates matching surgery

**Precision Specification:** Sub-millimeter stereotactic coordinate precision

## Hospital Chambers & Serial Booking

### [Ahsania Mission Cancer & General Hospital](https://drlubnamariam.com/chambers/ahsania-mission.md)

- **Address:** Plot # 03, Embankment Drive Way, Sector # 10, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka - 1230
- **Location / Area:** Sector 10, Uttara, Dhaka
- **Consultation Room:** Level 2, Room 223 (Radiation Oncology OPD)
- **Visiting Days:** Saturday, Monday & Wednesday
- **Visiting Hours:** 05:00 PM – 08:00 PM
- **Hotline:** 10617
- **Appointment Coordinator:** 10617, 09612310617
- **Online Appointment Booking:** [Book Appointment](https://amcghbd.org/doctor_details/dr-lubna-mariam)
- **Booking Instructions:** Visit Dr. Lubna Mariam's verified doctor profile at amcghbd.org/doctor_details/dr-lubna-mariam. Call the 24/7 hotline 10617 or 09612-310617 to confirm your consultation serial (Level 2, Room 223).

### [Continental Hospital](https://drlubnamariam.com/chambers/continental-hospital.md)

- **Address:** Plot # 15, Road # 71, Gulshan-2, Dhaka - 1212
- **Location / Area:** Gulshan-2, Dhaka
- **Consultation Room:** Cancer Care Centre / Radiation Oncology OPD
- **Visiting Days:** Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
- **Visiting Hours:** 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- **Hotline:** 10666
- **Appointment Coordinator:** 10666, 09666710666, 02222262222
- **Online Appointment Booking:** [Book Appointment](https://continental.health/consultant/lubna-mariam)
- **Booking Instructions:** Direct online appointment booking is available via Dr. Lubna Mariam's official consultant profile on continental.health (click 'Book Online at Continental.health' below). Alternatively, call the 24/7 hotline 10666 or 09666-710666 to reserve your serial.

### [National Institute of ENT & Hospital](https://drlubnamariam.com/chambers/national-institute-ent.md)

- **Address:** Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka - 1208
- **Location / Area:** Tejgaon, Dhaka
- **Consultation Room:** Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Block
- **Visiting Days:** Sunday to Thursday (Government OPD / Academic Hours)
- **Visiting Hours:** 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- **Hotline:** 028870722
- **Appointment Coordinator:** 028870722
- **Booking Instructions:** Academic faculty and hospital OPD consultation. Patients referred for specialized head, neck, and throat cancer radiation protocols may register at the hospital counter.

### [Universal Medical College & Hospital](https://drlubnamariam.com/chambers/universal-medical.md)

- **Address:** 7/1, First Floor, Mohakhali, Dhaka - 1212
- **Location / Area:** Mohakhali, Dhaka
- **Consultation Room:** Specialist Consultant Wing
- **Visiting Days:** Selected Days by Prior Schedule
- **Visiting Hours:** Evening Chamber Hours
- **Hotline:** 09606111222
- **Appointment Coordinator:** 09606111222
- **Booking Instructions:** Call Universal Hospital hotline 09606111222 for serial availability.

## The Cancer Connect Podcast & Video Dialogues

Hosted by Dr. Lubna Mariam, 'The Cancer Connect' is an educational series dedicated to debunking cancer myths, discussing modern radiotherapy, and providing supportive advice for patients and families.

- **Ep 35: The Cancer Connect Podcast | Dr Lubna Mariam | Abdullah Al Mamun | Ep 35 | Podcast**
  Guest: Abdullah Al Mamun | [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD6QTcNMddA&list=PLxAd0NEvEKCIdMbi_78TBR4JEbdrYH0pZ)
- **Ep 34: The Cancer Connect Podcast | Dr Lubna Mariam | Prof. Dr. Farhana Islam Nila | Ep 34 | Podcast**
  Guest: Prof. Dr. Farhana Islam Nila | [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjHcyD6pCRA&list=PLxAd0NEvEKCIdMbi_78TBR4JEbdrYH0pZ)
- **Ep 33: The Cancer Connect Podcast | Dr Lubna Mariam | Dr. Tanjia Mukit | Ep 33 | Podcast**
  Guest: Dr. Tanjia Mukit | [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrN1kkaovUk&list=PLxAd0NEvEKCIdMbi_78TBR4JEbdrYH0pZ)
- **Ep 32: The Cancer Connect Podcast | Dr Lubna Mariam | Professor Dr. Sarwar Alam | Ep 32 | Podcast**
  Guest: Professor Dr. Sarwar Alam | [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4cqGxjMO5E&list=PLxAd0NEvEKCIdMbi_78TBR4JEbdrYH0pZ)

[View all podcast episodes and transcripts](https://drlubnamariam.com/podcast.md)

## Pre-Consultation Checklist for New Patients

Patients are advised to bring their complete clinical records arranged in chronological order:

- **Histopathology & Biopsy Reports** (**Essential**): Original pathology report confirming cancer diagnosis, histological grade, and tumor subtype.
- **Immunohistochemistry (IHC) / Molecular Markers** (**Essential**): ER, PR, HER2-neu, Ki-67 for breast; HPV, p16, PD-L1, EGFR/ALK if applicable.
- **Imaging Studies with CDs/DVDs & Films** (**Essential**): Recent PET-CT scans, Contrast CT scans, MRI scans, Mammograms, or Ultrasounds.
- **Surgery Notes & Operative Records** (Recommended): If patient underwent surgical excision, lumpectomy, or biopsy, bring discharge summary & op note.
- **Previous Chemotherapy & Radiation Records** (Recommended): Drug regimens given, cycle dates, cumulative doses, or previous radiotherapy field records.
- **Recent Blood Routine & Organ Functions** (Recommended): CBC, Creatinine, Liver Function Tests (LFT), Serum Electrolytes within the last 2 weeks.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do I book an appointment or serial for Dr. Lubna Mariam?

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.

### What should I bring to my first consultation with Dr. Lubna Mariam?

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.

### Does radiation therapy make the patient radioactive?

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.

### What is Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold (DIBH) for breast cancer?

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.

### Can I receive a second opinion regarding my cancer treatment plan?

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.

### What is High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy for cervical cancer?

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.

## Official Contact & Hospital Channels

- **Ahsania Mission Hotline:** 10617 | 09612-310617
- **Continental Hospital Hotline:** 10666 | 09666-710666
- **National Institute of ENT:** 028870722
- **Universal Medical College:** 09606111222
- **Official Email:** lubna.shovon@gmail.com
- **Facebook Community:** [facebook.com/drlubnamariam](https://www.facebook.com/drlubnamariam/)
- **LinkedIn Profile:** [linkedin.com/in/lubna-mariam-691a4644](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lubna-mariam-691a4644/)