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Department of Cancer Care/Oncology
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Jun 18, 2024
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Cancer Care/Oncology
Cancer Hospital in Dhakuria
Manipal Hospitals Dhakuria's Oncology department is a dedicated space committed to combating cancer with expertise and compassion. The team comprises renowned specialists, excelling in medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology. They offer a comprehensive approach, covering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, precision radiation therapy, and minimally invasive surgical techniques under one roof. Utilising cutting-edge diagnostic technology like PET and CT scans, the department ensures precise cancer detection. A collaborative approach results in personalised treatment plans, maximising success. The hospital's research team explores novel therapies, providing access to cutting-edge treatment options. Acknowledging that cancer treatment goes beyond medical interventions, the department emphasises clear communication and emotional support. Nurse navigators offer guidance, personalised support, and understanding throughout the patient's journey. The hospital embraces a holistic approach, offering supportive services such as pain management, rehabilitation therapies, and counselling sessions. Manipal Hospitals Dhakuria aims to empower patients by fostering hope, providing educational resources, and facilitating support groups. The commitment to exceptional oncology care, delivered with compassion and expertise, positions the hospital as a steadfast partner in the fight against cancer, promising a brighter future filled with hope and resilience.
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Why Manipal?
Manipal Hospitals, the premier cancer hospital in Dhakuria, West Bengal, provides comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment in Dhakuria. With a multidisciplinary team of oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and support staff, the hospital offers personalised care tailored to each patient's needs. With state-of-the-art facilities and advanced diagnostic capabilities, Manipal Hospitals stands out for its compassionate care and innovative treatment options. We ensure patients receive the highest standard of care throughout their cancer journey. Furthermore, Manipal Hospitals' commitment to continuing research and clinical trials ensures that patients have access to the most recent developments in cancer therapy, giving hope and improving results for individuals facing this difficult diagnosis.
Treatment & Procedures
Chemotherapy has been the accepted therapeutic paradigm for the treatment of advanced cancers. This mode of treatment involves the use of systemic chemotherapy drugs which target specific areas where cancer cells grow.
Welcome to the forefront of Orthopaedic Oncology Services at Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our commitment extends beyond treatment; it's a collaborative journey guided by a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to early diagnosis and prompt, effective management of musculoskeletal neoplasms.
Colposcopy is a diagnostic procedure in which a colposcope (a dissecting microscope with various magnification lenses) is used to provide an illuminated magnified view of the cervix, vagina, vulva or anus to identify precancerous and cancerous lesions so that they may be treated early.
The stomach lies on the left side of the upper abdomen. When we eat, food passes down the food pipe (esophagus) into the stomach. It makes acid and some chemicals (enzymes) that help to digest food. The muscles in the wall of the stomach tighten (contract) to mix the food and force it to pass into the first part of the small intestine (duodenum).
Cancer that affects the bone marrow where blood cells are produced or other parts of the immune system like lymph nodes are called blood cancer. Over 50,000 people in India are diagnosed with leukaemia (blood cancer) and about 3.7% of fresh cases are reported every year.
A core biopsy is a procedure where a needle is passed through the skin to obtain a sample of tissue from a mass or lump. The tissue sample is then examined under a microscope for any abnormalities.
This therapy of cancer treatment uses the body's immune system to kill cancer cells. Biological therapy for cancer is used in the treatment of many types of cancer to prevent or slow tumor growth and to prevent the spread of cancer.
Day care chemotherapy is extended to those patients who have been advised short therapies or cancer procedures that do not require a night stay in hospital. Domiciliary chemotherapy involves making chemotherapy services available to cancer patients in their homes. This is mostly for the elderly who cannot reach the hospital for chemotherapy sessions.
A PICC is a thin, flexible tube that is inserted into a vein in the upper arm and guided into a large vein above the right side of the heart called the superior vena cava. It is used to give intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, chemotherapy, and other drugs. Bone marrow aspiration is the removal of a small amount of this tissue in liquid form for…
In some cancer patients, chemotherapy is safely delivered through a standard (or “peripheral”) IV line. Other times, infusions must be administered through a central line catheter, such as a PICC, CVC or port.
Palliative care is the holistic approach to cancer care that addresses the patient as a whole, not just their disease. It also means learning to manage the cancer symptoms and side effects.
Counseling is an integral element of oncology treatment. A counselor is trained to listen to the patient and the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual problems that he or she might face
This is the latest non-invasive, non-melanoma skin cancer treatment option through delivering a precise and calibrated dose of radiation that penetrates just below the skin's surface, only a mere 5 millimeters. It safely and effectively destroys malignant non-melanoma skin cancer cells.
3D-CRT, involves creating 3-D computer images and delivering highly focused radiation to tumors while sparing nearby healthy tissue. 3D-CRT is a type of external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), which is the most common radiation treatment used for cancer of the inner lining of the chest or lungs.
Palliative radiation therapy is one form of palliative therapy which treats the symptoms of the cancer. The radiation is used to shrink a tumor or tumors that are causing the symptoms.
The smart arc machine is designed to provide the tools to create rotational intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) plans using a conventional linear accelerator and a conventional multileaf collimator (MLC). Plans are delivered while the gantry rotates around the patient. The intensity of the radiation is modulated and the shape of the beam is…
IGRT is one of the most advanced innovations in cancer technology available. It uses advanced 2D and 3D imaging to ensure that the positioning of the tumor will match the dose delivery on this state of the art machine. Since tumors can move during treatment because of the patient’s breathing, IGRT allows doctors to locate and track the tumor during…
The VMAT is a unique radiation therapy technique that delivers the radiation dose continuously as the machine rotates.
IMRT is an advanced mode of high-precision radiotherapy that uses computer-controlled linear accelerators to deliver precise radiation doses to a malignant tumor or specific areas within the tumor.
In women who have undergone breast surgery which involved mastectomy or the removal of the breast, breast reconstruction is the best option. Breast reconstruction is to reform or reshape one or both breasts after a mastectomy, or even lumpectomy where the affected portion of the breast is cut away.
The mammogram or an X-ray of the breast is the most effective screening tool for breast cancer. It can detect breast cancer up to two years before the tumor can be felt by you or your doctor. Women aged 40 - 45 or older, or those at average risk of breast cancer should undergo a mammogram annually.
Oncoplastic surgery is a technique that improves cosmetic outcomes in breast cancer patients. Onco plastic surgeons combine breast cancer tumor removal (a lumpectomy or partial mastectomy) and plastic surgery techniques (reconstructive surgery) at the same time of breast conservation surgery.
This involves removing the tumor and some normal tissue around it but not the breast itself. Some lymph nodes under the arm may be removed as well as a part of the chest wall lining if the tumor is near it.
Voice Prosthesis Surgery for CA Larynx A voice prosthesis is the most common way to restore speech after a total laryngectomy surgery to remove your whole voice box. This is usually the result of laryngeal cancer when cancer starts in the voice box (larynx). It is a rare type of head and neck cancer. Tracheo oesophageal puncture (TEP) is the most common…
In complex head and neck cancers, patients tend to lose parts of their facial features to cancerous growth. Micro vascular reconstruction of the face and neck region is the only solution. This highly advanced surgical technique to rebuild the face and neck uses the blood vessels, bone, tissue, as well as muscle and skin from other parts of the body.…
Musculoskeletal oncology specialists treat bone and soft tissue tumors including other musculoskeletal system issues in adults and children. These include the efficient treatment of bone cancer, bone metastases, osteomyelitis, and multipla myeloma.
Proven worldwide, a multidisciplinary approach involving a team of multi-specialists is the standard of care for all cancers. The multidisciplinary Tumour Board at Manipal Hospital provides a forum for cancer specialists to present their cases and discuss the complex nature of the cases with their colleagues across all cancer specialties. This team…
Cancer is the main cause of mortality in India, accounting for more than 50% of all noncommunicable disease (NCD) fatalities. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), about 1.4 million people are diagnosed with cancer in India each year. Cancer can affect people of all ages, but it primarily impacts older individuals. The most common cancer types in India are breast and cervical cancer, followed by lung cancer. Along with providing accurate diagnosis and treatment regimens, our hospital conducts specialised tumour board meetings to review individual patient cases, enhancing our knowledge of cancer treatment and facilitating the delivery of internationally recognised, evidence-based interventions for solid and liquid cancers, thereby providing precise therapies with minimal side effects.
FAQ's
Specialists address and treat cancers of early, advanced, and recurrent stages that arise in every organ system, including the breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, kidney, and thyroid. Cancers can also be classified according to their growth rate and the type of cells from which they develop. For example, lung cancer is often fast-growing and begins in epithelial cells that line airways or blood vessels.
The signs of cancer can vary based on the type and location of the mass. However, common indicators may include unexpected weight loss, persistent fatigue, ongoing pain, alterations in bowel or bladder routines, non-healing sores, trouble swallowing, and abnormal bleeding or discharge. It is essential to note that these symptoms can also be linked to other health conditions, so it's crucial to consult our healthcare provider for a proper evaluation.
Manipal Hospitals use the following diagnostic tests for Cancer evaluation:
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Laboratory: It provides tumour marker analysis, immunohistochemistry testing, and next-generation sequencing (NGS).
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Radiology: These services include mammography, sonomammography, contrast-enhanced CT scans, contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance images (MRIs), positron emission tomography-contrast-enhanced computed tomography (PET-CECT), radionucleotide colloid scintigraphy, and bone densitometry (DEXA scan).
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Endoscopy: It includes diagnostic and interventional procedures such as sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, small bowel spiral enteroscopy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
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Interventional Radiology: It provides procedures such as ultrasound/computed tomography (USG/CT) Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) and Biopsy, angiography and embolisation, and Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD) stenting.
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Core Biopsy: It is defined as a process of extracting tissue samples from within the body, which can be used to diagnose cancer or other disorders.
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Colposcopy: An examination of the cervix and vagina that may include a biopsy if abnormalities are found.
Based on the diagnosis, characteristics of the tumour, and factors, such as stage and grade of cancer, specialists offer a variety of treatment options, including:
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Surgery
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Radiotherapy: 3D Conformal Radiotherapy, Intensity-modulated Radiation, Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy, Rapid arc, Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Brachytherapy, Intracavitary Radiotherapy, Intraluminal Radiotherapy
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Systemic therapy includes Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy, and other biological therapies
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Management of hematolymphoid malignancies (adult or paediatric), including Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
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Bronchoscopic intervention
Manipal Hospitals treats cancer using advanced technology, including Minimally Invasive treatments whenever possible. Such procedures, like Laparoscopic Surgery, Robotic-assisted Surgery, and Image-guided Radiation Therapy, aim to expedite recovery and minimise complications for patients. Our specialists carefully review each patient's reports and collaborate with other experts to determine if they are suitable candidates for minimally invasive cancer treatment.
Chemotherapy is a treatment for cancer utilising drugs aimed at either eliminating cancer cells or hindering their growth. Chemotherapy can be given orally (in pill form) or intravenously (through a vein), and it may be used alone or in combination with other treatments like Surgery or Radiation Therapy. Chemotherapy can cause side effects, such as nausea, hair loss, fatigue, and an increased risk of infection, but these side effects usually go away after treatment ends.
Offering emotional and physical support to a loved one with cancer involves being there to listen, comforting them when they are feeling down, and helping with practical tasks like cooking or running errands. Let them know you care, and encourage them to talk about their feelings. Small gestures, like sending cards or spending quality time together, can also make a big difference.
You can book an appointment with a specialist in the Department of Cancer Care/ Oncology at Manipal Hospitals, Dhakuria, West Bengal, telephonically, or by visiting our website to make an appointment.
Manipal Hospitals, Dhakuria, typically accepts most major health insurance plans, from personal to corporate. To check coverage and claim discounts in the case of personal insurance, kindly check your policy brochure to ascertain which ailments or surgeries are covered. While corporate insurance is tailor-made and the policy differs from corporate to corporate, it's better to contact your HR for the same.
To claim insurance, a patient or their kin must produce valid policy papers and an E-mediclaim card before admission.
Cancer is not a single disease, but many different ones. Understanding this, Manipal Hospitals is committed to partnership and patient-centred care, and hence, collaborates and works with every patient to identify the optimal treatment plan and care to given them the best odds to beat cancer. Contact us to know more about cancer care and book an appointment with one of our Oncologists today.
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