"Drawing inspiration from Mother Teresa's profound words. "Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love" I have channelled my personal encounters with cancer's impact on loved ones into a fervent pursuit of excellence in Oncology. My journey deeply rooted in these experiences, has fuelled a resolute commitment to providing compassionate care to my patients, a mission I consider my life's work." - Dr Nirasha Chiranjan.

Dr Chiranjan completed her MBchB at the University of Cape Town in 2006. Following two years of internship at McCord's Hospital in Durban, Dr Chiranjan completed a year of community service at Evander Hospital in Mpumalanga. In 2010, she joined the Radiation Oncology Department at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.

Dr Chiranjan was successfully admitted as a Fellow of the College of Radiation Oncologists in early 2014 and joined DMO in August of the same year, where she is now a senior partner.

Dr Chiranjan treats a broad range of malignancies, with special interest in prostate, breast, gynaecological, head and neck, and central nervous system areas. She is an active participant in several multi-disciplinary forums related to cancer treatment and also has a keen interest in screening processes. As a dedicated member of esteemed organizations such as ESTRO, SASCRO and ICON, she actively engaged in the oncology community. Her professional repertoire includes presenting at prestigious congresses, continually enhancing her expertise through international courses and contributing to publications that support cancer patients and their caregivers.

Dr Chiranjan consults at the Ahmed Kathrada Cancer Institute, Sandton Oncology and the West Rand Oncology Centre and is part of a team of Oncologists that consult at the DMO locations.