Medical Oncology
The department of medical oncology at GBH Memorial Cancer Centre specializes in diagnosing cancer and providing treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy/targeted therapy and hormone therapy personalized to your needs. Medical oncology at GBH MCH specializes in diagnosing cancer and providing treatments such as chemotherapy….. also provides medical expertise for the treatment and prevention of solid tumors and haematological neoplasms in adults and children. The department follows international cancer treatment protocols to offer an affordable treatment that is comprehensive in approach. Facilities are available for carrying out outpatient chemotherapy in a specialized day care unit.
Services Offered:
- Chemotherapy
- Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy / Bio Modulators
- Targeted Therapy
- Intrathecal Therapy
- Autologus and allegoric stem cell transplant
- Palliative Care Clinic
- Pain Management
- Psycho-oncology Clinic
- Dedicated service for dispensing chemotherapy drug
Specialized Procedures:
- Abdominal and Pleural Paracentesis
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
- Lumbar Puncture
- Central Venous Catheter Placement
- Hickmann Catheter Placement
- Peripherally inserted central catheter
- Treatment of all hematological and solid malignancies in pediatric and adult population
Highlights:
- Bio safety cabinet for preparing cytotoxic drugs: For patients’ convenience and safety, we have introduced a new system for procuring and preparing chemotherapy drugs before administration. All drugs will be reconstituted in a controlled environment to protect health care providers as well as the patients and ensure safety
- Weekly meeting to discuss all new cases and references
- Multidisciplinary tumor board meetings in various disciplines
- A specific clinical service to address the psycho social issues of patients and their family attending the department of oncology
- Availability of all associated departments under a roof makes the management of most malignancies easier for the patient
