DEPARTMENT OF ONCOLOGY

The Metro Hospital and Cancer Institute has taken gigantic step in field of Oncology. The focus is on providing the latest technology and medications in the treatment of Cancer. Our forte is the interaction between the doctors heading the medical, surgical and radiological aspects of cancer treatment, which ensures the best treatment of the patients. The department has all equipments to ensure that our patient has latest technological advancements at his disposal.

The following facilities are present in our department

•  Linear accelerator with IMRT
•  Microselectron HDR
•  Genie with remote after loading Brachytherapy
•  Cobalt-60 Theratron 780C
•  Three dimensional treatment planning system 3D TPS
•  Spiral CT stimulation

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

• Head and Neck Surgery
• Commando Larygectomy Thyroid etc.
• Breast including breast conservation
• Thoracic/ Lung surgeries
• Esophageal carcinoma surgeries
• GI tumors surgery
• Liver and Pancreas cancer surgery
• Genitourinary and Gynaecological surgeries
• Soft tissues and bone tumors
• Neurological Malignancies
• All high risk surgeries and organ preservation Surgeries where indicated
• Diagnostic and therapeutic laproscopy in malignant cases
• Tracheostomy/ feeding procedures
• Chemoport placement
• Plastic and Reconstruction procedures

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

• Chemotherapy
• Blood and Blood Component Therapy
• Intensive Care
• Palliative Care- Pain relief and supportive care

DIAGNOSTIC ONCOLOGY FACILITIES

• Multi-slice C.T scanner
• Ultrasound with colour Doppler (Including soft parts and musculo skeletal)
• Mammography
• Echocardiography
• Full range of cardiac and Respiratory Diagnostic facilities
• Conventional radiology
• Interventional radiology- Vascular and nonvascular
• Bronchoscopy &(Laryngoscopy /Nasopharyngoscopy)
• Endoscopies &Colonoscopy
• FNAC, Biopsies & Frozen sections
• Tumour Markers & IHC
• All Lab investigations

With the acquisition of these machines and facilities, we acquire the capability to offer such advanced treatments in radiotherapy as IMRT and 3-D CRT, and HDR brachytherapy and commit ourselves to do so.

In combination with a complete team of oncologists (radiation, medical & surgical) and regular tumour boards, we now offer advanced and comprehensive care in Oncology at an affordable cost. Any patient stepping in to the portals of our hospital receives the complete and comprehensive care with respect to diagnose treatment, evaluation, treatment scheduling and follow up. We have always ensured a regular and healthy interaction between the treating oncologists and the referring doctors and specialists thus rendering a 24 x 7 comprehensive approach to patient care.

We welcome you to the precincts of Metro Hospital and Cancer Institute and assure that your patients will be given utmost care.