What do Medical Oncologists do?
Medical oncologists focus on systemic cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted treatments, supportive care, and bone marrow transplantation. At Renova Hospital, they provide expert cancer treatment tailored to each patient’s needs, ensuring safe and effective use of anticancer medications.
Best Medical Oncology Department in India
Renova Hospital’s Medical Oncology Department offers advanced care for all solid tumours using the latest systemic therapies. Our senior oncologists work with a dedicated Day Care Centre for chemotherapy and provide interdisciplinary care involving surgeons and radiation oncologists, maintaining the highest treatment standards in India.
Renova Hospital’s Medical Oncology Department offers advanced care for all solid tumours using the latest systemic therapies. Our senior oncologists work with a dedicated Day Care Centre for chemotherapy and provide interdisciplinary care involving surgeons and radiation oncologists, maintaining the highest treatment standards in India.
Procedures done by a Medical Oncologist
Medical oncologists perform:
Medical oncologists perform:
- Chemotherapy: Administration of anticancer drugs orally, intravenously, or by injection.
- Hormonal Therapy: Treatment targeting hormone-sensitive cancers.
- Targeted Therapy: Use of monoclonal antibodies and novel targeted drugs.
- Bone Marrow Transplantation: Replacing damaged bone marrow in specific cancers.
- Port Insertion: Painless long-term catheter placement for chemotherapy delivery.
Operations Carried out by Medical Oncology Teams
Medical oncology teams handle:
Medical oncology teams handle:
- Brain tumour therapy.
- Neuroendocrine tumour treatment.
- Kidney and colorectal cancer treatment.
- Lung, prostate, and head & neck cancer therapy.
- Breast and gynaecological cancer management.
When to see a Medical Oncologist?
Consult a medical oncologist for:
Consult a medical oncologist for:
- Cancer requiring chemotherapy or systemic therapy.
- Need for targeted or hormonal treatments.
- Management of solid tumours across various organs.
- Long-term cancer treatment and follow-up care.
- Complex cases needing multidisciplinary coordination.
