Advanced Oncology Treatment in Bangalore
Understanding how cancer starts
Cancer can begin almost anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Under normal circumstances, cells grow and divide in a controlled manner to replace old or damaged cells. This process is known as cell division.
However, sometimes this orderly process goes wrong. When cells become abnormal or damaged and continue to grow and multiply uncontrollably, they can form tumors—masses or lumps of tissue. Tumors can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Malignant tumors can invade nearby tissues and may spread to other parts of the body, a process called metastasis.
The critical role of diagnostics in cancer detection and treatment
Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of effective cancer treatment. It plays a pivotal role not only in detecting the presence of cancer but also in determining its stage, location, and spread. This process demands the expertise of a highly skilled medical oncologist and a committed team of diagnostic and support professionals.
Cancer diagnostics utilize a wide range of advanced imaging and investigative procedures which helps to visualize tumors, assess tissue density, and detect metastasis. By integrating various diagnostic tools, our clinicians create personalized treatment plans, monitor therapy response, and improve patient outcomes significantly.In addition to imaging, other vital diagnostic procedures include:
- Biopsies (incisional, excisional, and needle)
- Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)
- Bone marrow examination
- Aspiration biopsy
- Tumor marker tests
- Cervical smear (Pap test)
- Proctoscopy
We have facilities in the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of cancer through surgical methods. It plays a critical role in removing cancerous tumors, relieving symptoms, preventing recurrence, and improving survival rates.
Key functions of surgical oncology
- Tumor Removal: The primary role is to remove solid tumors completely while preserving as much normal tissue as possible.
- Laproscopic surgeriesStaging: Determines the extent or spread of cancer using biopsy or lymph node removal.
- Palliative Surgery: Alleviates symptoms like pain, bleeding, or obstruction in advanced cancer cases.
- Reconstructive Surgery: After tumor removal (e.g., breast reconstruction post-mastectomy).
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Works with medical and radiation oncologists for integrated cancer care.
- Advanced techniques used:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic)
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Image-Guided Surgey
Benefits of Surgical Oncology
- Offers a chance for curative treatment in many solid tumors.
- Enables accurate cancer staging, crucial for further treatment.
- Provides symptom relief in advanced or non-curable cases.
- Helps improve quality of life and overall outcomes when combined with chemo/radiotherapy
Cancer can affect any part of the body, and as such, both invasive and non-invasive diagnostic techniques are employed based on the suspected site and clinical symptoms. The choice of procedure or imaging is guided by preliminary findings and tailored to each patient’s condition.
DISEASES HOPE HOSPITAL TREATS
- Brain tumour
- Head &neck cancer
- Oral cancer
- Breast, gynaecological cancer
- Lung cancer
- GI cancer
- Urologic cancer
- Bone cancer
- Soft tissue cancer
- Cancer of paediatric patients
- Haemotological cancer
TREATMENTS AVAILABLE HOPE HOSPITAL
- • Targeted chemo-therapy & immune therapy
- • Surgical resection
Our Medical Oncologist has special training in diagnosing and treating cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, and targeted therapy. He also gives supportive care and may coordinate treatment given by other specialists. Chemotherapy is one of the most important treatments in all types of cancer. It targets cancer cells with drugs. There are many different types of “chemo” and different people respond to it in different ways. Chemotherapy destroys cancer cells, but also stops or slows their growth and prevents them from spreading to other parts of the body. Chemotherapy can be a stand-alone treatment or given with other forms of intervention like radiation and surgery. The procedure can also make other treatments more effective. Chemotherapy is done both for inpatients and Daycare depending on patient's condition. If surgical intervention is required, the affected part is performed. Surgeons are available, to appropriately intervene. State-of-the-art OT with Critical Care Units aptly support them.