Medical Oncology

Medical Oncology encompasses whole and holistic care of a cancer patient. This includes optimum counselling & care, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and supportive care which includes addressing needs of patients towards pain relief, psychological support, nutritional needs & physical support & physiotherapy.

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Overview of department

The department of Medical Oncology & Hematology looks after blood disorders and cancers. We cover Benign Haematology including Bleeding and thrombosis problems. The Department of Medical Oncology at Gleneagles Global Hospitals is known for its superior patient care and clinical outcomes. Medical oncologists when necessary work together with the surgeons in deciding the treatment and delivering it. The team efforts help the patient receive an effective care and best possible quality of life.
The team of oncologists, physicians and other specialists are collectively dedicated to provide top-class services for patients suffering from various types of cancer.

symptoms

Petechiae (red or purple colored spots on the body)

Lymphadenopathy (enlarged painless lymph nodes in the neck, abdomen, underarms and groins)

Swelling of the lymph gland in the armpit or neck

Red spots under the skin or purple patches on the skin and swollen gums with bleeding

Swelling of the liver or spleen causing discomfort

Diseases & Conditions we treat

An integrated approach helps includes services of oncologist, hematologists, radiologists, pathologists, nutritionists and counsellors. This approach ensures that the patient receives well-rounded and complete care for dealing with Cancer. The department has a dedicated state-of-the-art transplant unit. Advanced diagnostics infrastructure, labs and facilities for Chemotherapy bring the best of technology for our patients. The Department of Medical Oncology offers comprehensive treatment and consultation for the following diseases.

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Acute Lyphoblastic Leukemia
Bone cancers
Germ cell tumours
Non-Hodgkins lymphoma
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Giant Lymph node hyperplasia
Anal cancer
Sickle Cell Anaemia
Bleeding disorders

Procedures

Ablation therapy
Biological therapy for cancer
Blood transfusion
Cancer treatment
Chemotherapy
Experimental treatments
Immunotherapy
Targeted drug therapy

Facilities

The Medical Oncology & Hematology unit at Gleneagles Global Hospitals has dedicated facility for Chemotherapy day case area with good nurse-patient ratio. We have well established multidisciplinary team with trained nurses providing one to one care, on-site aphaeresis machine, somatic cell storage facility, transplant Immunology lab with the superb support of transfusion lab together with world-class qualified consultants. We frequently contribute to diagnosis and management in other specialties and in medical care setting as blood disorders can present in various forms and from time to time the diagnosis will be very difficult.