Medical oncology is one of the major cancer treatment departments, and it uses systemic treatment approaches, such as Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy and Hormonal Therapy to manage cancer effectively. These systemic therapies help destroy cancer cells present throughout the body. They are often administered in combination with other treatment modalities like surgery and radiation therapy for best clinical outcomes among the patients. This department was established in 2018 with more than 600 outpatients per month and 8-10 outpatient chemotherapy per day and 3-4 in patient chemotherapy per day.
The experts from our medical oncology department at SMVMCH work towards the prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of cancers through cutting-edge technology and personalized multimodal treatment protocols.
Apart from inpatient chemotherapy facilities, the department also has day care centre and ambulatory chemotherapy facilities available for patients via specialized chemoports. Our medical oncologists are skilled and experienced to manage both solid tumours and hematological cancers whilst preserving the quality of life among both adult and pediatric patients.
Medical and Clinical Oncologists are available for comprehensive cancer care services. Evidence based patient management with a multidisciplinary tumor board discussion for complex cases providing best outcomes
Department has got trained and expert physician, post graduates and interns to handle all ontological related complications round the clock. Oncology trained nurse and social worker are available for counseling and patient care.
This department also offers genetic counseling and preventive oncology care services. Pain and palliative care services are offered with hospice related home care services.
