English
Expertise in Diagnosis and Staging Cancers in Broadway

Expertise in Diagnosis and Staging Cancers

Early Detection of Cancer Centre in Broadway

The Hemato Oncology Department at Manipal Hospitals in Broadway, Kolkata, specialises in the accurate diagnosis and staging of various cancers. Our department is dedicated to providing personalised care tailored to each patient's unique condition.
Accurate cancer staging is essential for determining the most effective treatment approach. It helps us assess the extent of the disease, predict its progression, and make informed treatment decisions to enhance outcomes.
Our team of experts at Manipal Hospitals utilises advanced diagnostic tools and treatment modalities to ensure comprehensive cancer care. We are committed to supporting you through every step of your cancer journey with compassion and expertise, especially in early detection of Cancer in Broadway.
 

FAQ's

Hemato Oncology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of cancers affecting the blood and lymphatic systems. This includes diseases like leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
 

Cancer staging is a method used to determine the size of the tumour and whether it has spread to nearby lymph nodes or other parts of the body. It helps doctors understand the extent of the disease and plan the most effective treatment strategy.
 

The TNM system is a widely used staging method that helps doctors determine the extent of cancer spread. It evaluates three key factors:
Tumor (T):
Indicates the size and location of the primary tumour.
Designated by "T" followed by a number from 0 to 4. T0 signifies no measurable tumour, while higher numbers indicate increasing tumour size.
Node (N):
Reveals if adjacent lymph nodes have been affected by the malignancy.
Denoted by "N" followed by a number from 0 to 3. N0 indicates no cancer in nearby lymph nodes, whereas higher numbers indicate spread to more nodes.
Metastasis (M):
Indicates whether cancer has spread to distant organs or tissues.
Represented by "M" followed by either 0 (no metastasis) or 1 (metastasis present).
 

Cancer staging takes a few months and is named after the stage at which cancer is diagnosed and treated. These include pathological, clinical, and post-treatment staging. 

  • Pathological staging: When cancer is treated with surgery, doctors will use new information gathered during the process to define the pathological or surgical stage.
  • Clinical staging refers to the process of determining the stage of cancer prior to therapy. This stage allows the oncology team to plan treatment. It may use data from a patient's medical history, physical exam, and tests like radiology, blood tests, and past biopsies.
  • Post-therapy staging: If the patient is treated with radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or other therapies rather than surgery as the primary treatment, the cancer may be classified as post-therapy or post-neoadjuvant therapy. Post-neoadjuvant therapy staging occurs after a treatment aimed at reducing a tumour prior to surgery.

 
 

There is no single test available to diagnose all types of cancer. A list of cancer diagnostic tests is followed by your physician. 

  • High or low levels of some chemicals in your body can indicate malignancy. As a result, lab tests measuring these substances in your blood, urine, and other bodily fluids can assist doctors in making a diagnosis. 
  • Cytogenetic analysis looks for changes in chromosomes in tissue, blood, bone marrow, or amniotic fluid. The genetic relationship to cancer can be discovered here; chromosomal abnormalities may include broken, missing, rearranged, or additional chromosomes.
  • A blood chemistry test analyses the levels of specific substances that the body's organs and tissues release into the bloodstream. These compounds include metabolites, carbohydrates, electrolytes, lipids, proteins, and enzymes. These tests provide critical information about how effectively your kidneys, liver, and other organs function. 
  • Sputum cytology is a test that can help diagnose lung cancer. This test looks for abnormal cells in sputum, which is mucus and other materials expelled from the lungs by coughing. 
  • The Complete Blood Count (CBC) test: This test determines the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in your blood. It allows one to determine blood cancer.
  • A liquid biopsy test examines a blood sample for cancer cells or bits of DNA from tumour cells that are occasionally discharged into the bloodstream.
  • The tumour marker test detects chemicals produced by cancer cells or other cells in the body in response to malignancy. 
  • The Pap test is specific to cervix cancer. Certain cancer cells look extremely similar to normal cells, and cancer starts with a small number of cells. Certain tests can detect early alterations in only a few types of cancer. Furthermore, because cancer is a spectrum of disorders rather than a single disease, the tests used to identify or diagnose it vary.
     

Most cancers are classified into four stages, numbered 1 to 4, with the lowest stage defining early and tiny tumours and the higher stages identifying malignancies that have progressed and spread. Stages 1, 2, 3, and 4 can be denoted as I, II, III, and IV. 

  • Stage 1, often known as early-stage or localised cancer, occurs when the cancer has not penetrated deep into adjacent tissue or spread to lymph nodes or other places. 
  • Stage 2, often known as early locally advanced cancer, occurs when tumour cells have disseminated further into surrounding tissue. 
  • Stage 3, also known as advanced-stage or locally advanced cancer, occurs when the cancer has spread deeper into nearby tissue and to lymph nodes.
  • Stage 4, often known as metastatic or advanced cancer, occurs when cancer cells have migrated beyond surrounding tissue to lymph nodes and other regions of the body, including organs.

Home Broadway Specialities Hemato-oncology Expertise-in-diagnosis-and-staging-cancers-2

Appointment
Health Check
Contact Us
review icon
Review Us
Call Us