Medical Oncology Treatments & Procedures

Chemotherapy

The use of anti-cancer drugs to destroy rapidly dividing cancer cells. Chemotherapy can be administered intravenously or orally, targeting cancer cells throughout the body.

Immunotherapy

A treatment that boosts the body’s natural immune system to fight cancer. Immunotherapy enhances the immune system’s ability to recognize and attack cancer cells.

Targeted Therapy

A treatment that uses drugs or other substances to specifically target and block cancer cell growth by interfering with molecular pathways that are essential for the cancer’s survival.

Hormone Therapy

Used for hormone-sensitive cancers like breast and prostate cancer, this therapy blocks or lowers the body’s hormone levels to slow down or stop cancer growth.

Surgical Oncology

Surgical removal of tumors and cancer-affected tissues. Our experienced surgeons perform both minimally invasive and open surgeries to treat various types of cancers.

Palliative Care

Specialized care designed to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life for patients with advanced cancer, focusing on pain management and emotional support.

Genetic Testing & Counseling

Helps identify genetic predispositions to cancer, enabling early intervention and personalized treatment plans for patients and their families.

Non-Surgical Treatments

Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Post-treatment therapies aimed at improving physical function and quality of life for cancer patients.

Nutritional Counseling

Dietary support to help patients manage the side effects of treatment and maintain optimal health during recovery.

Patient Education

Comprehensive guidance on cancer prevention, treatment options, and lifestyle changes to promote long-term health and well-being.

Different Kinds of Cancers That Are Treated

At Kauvery Hospital, the Oncology Department treats a wide range of cancers, using the advanced procedures and treatments mentioned above. Below are the types of cancers we treat:

• Breast Cancer:

  A common cancer affecting the breast tissue, treated through surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy.

• Lung Cancer:

  Cancer that starts in the lungs, often treated with chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapies.

• Prostate Cancer:

  A type of cancer affecting the prostate gland, typically managed with hormone therapy, surgery, and radiation.

• Colorectal Cancer:

  Cancer affecting the colon or rectum, treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.

• Lymphoma:

  Cancer of the lymphatic system, managed with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

• Myeloma :

  Cancer of a type of blood cell that affects the bone marrow and other organs that is primarily managed with chemotherapy, targeted therapy and radiation.

• Brain Tumours:

  Abnormal growths in the brain, treated with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

• Ovarian Cancer:

  Cancer that affects the ovaries, treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.

• Pancreatic Cancer:

  A highly aggressive cancer of the pancreas, often treated with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

• Skin Cancer (Melanoma):

  Cancer of the skin, treated with surgery, radiation, and immunotherapy.

• Head and Neck Cancers:

  Cancers affecting the oral cavity, throat, or larynx, treated with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

• Esophageal Cancer:

  Cancer that occurs in the esophagus, managed with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

• Liver Cancer:

  A type of cancer affecting the liver, treated with surgery, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

• Cervical Cancer:

  Cancer of the cervix, commonly treated with radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery.

• Bladder Cancer:

  Cancer that begins in the bladder, treated through surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.

• Bone Cancer:

  A rare type of cancer affecting the bones, managed with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.