ONCOLOGY – CANCER CARE & TREATMENT

Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases to have struck mankind. It can occur in any part of the body and in most cases it stays undetected until it has grown beyond repair. However, advances in medicine have established tests to screen for cancer in its early stages when it can be treated and cured. Treatment for cancer varies from one person to another. The oncologist charts out the course of the treatment based on the following parameters:

The part of the body is affected
The extent to which cancer has spread
The age and general health of the patient

Medical, Surgical & Radiation:

The three divisions in Oncology:

A MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST treats cancer using chemotherapy, other medications, targeted therapy or immunotherapy.

A SURGICAL ONCOLOGIST performs biopsies to determine the nature of the tumor. He also removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery.

A RADIATION ONCOLOGIST treats cancer using radiation therapy.

Team of Oncologists

The team of Oncologists at LK Hospital are skilled in their area of expertise. They play a significant role in the whole process of cancer care.

Diagnosis of the Cancer and explaining to the patient about the disease.
Delivering the best and most suited treatment based on the patient’s needs
Treating the patient with compassion while making the best decisions.
Helping the patient manage symptoms of cancer and the side effects of the treatment.