HCG Cancer Hospital, as a comprehensive medical oncology hospital in Bangalore, can deliver all types of medical oncology treatments for different types of cancer.
The following are the key reasons why patients choose HCG for their medical oncology treatments:
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Experienced Medical Oncologists:
Our care team comprises highly skilled and experienced medical oncologists who are well-versed in
treating different types of solid tumors and blood-related malignancies through personalized
treatment approaches.
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Prestigious Accreditations:
HCG Cancer Hospital in Bangalore is an NABH-accredited hospital that adheres to quality and safety
standards that are globally recognized.
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Personalized Cancer Treatment Plans:
Every treatment plan at HCG is devised according to the patient's kind of cancer, stage of the
disease, molecular characteristics, and general health.
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Advanced Drug-Based Cancer Therapies:
At HCG, patients will have access to modern medical oncology treatments, such as targeted therapy,
immunotherapy, etc., which not only improve the treatment outcomes but also reduce side effects and
enhance the quality of life.
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Patient-centric Care and Safety:
At HCG, patients are very much involved in their treatment decisions. Our doctors prioritize the
safety, comfort, and overall well-being of our patients.
Chemotherapy Services
Chemotherapy is the most commonly recommended medical oncology treatment, wherein anticancer medications are administered with the purpose of either killing cancer cells or slowing their development. Chemotherapy targets cancer cells in multiple sites throughout the body. Chemotherapy is given alone or with other treatments, like radiation or surgery, depending on the type and stage of cancer.
Depending on the treatment goal, chemotherapy may be recommended for various purposes:
- Curative Treatment: Eliminating cancer cells and eradicating the disease.
- Neoadjuvant or Adjuvant Therapy: Shrinking tumors before surgery or destroying
residual cancer cells after surgery.
- Palliative Care: Slowing disease progression, relieving symptoms, and improving
quality of life in advanced stages.
Before starting their chemotherapy, patients undergo a comprehensive evaluation, and subsequent adjustments to the dosage are made depending on clinical factors.
Supportive care is administered on an as-needed basis to help patients adhere to the treatment, along with continuous monitoring for management of adverse effects such as nausea, fatigue, and low blood concentrations.
Immunotherapy for Cancer Treatment
Immunotherapy is a type of medical oncology treatment that involves stimulating or altering the immune system to assist it in locating and attacking cancer cells. In contrast to chemotherapy, which attacks all fast-growing cells in the body, immunotherapy boosts the immune system to help it to precisely identify and attack cancer cells.
Immunotherapy is recommended for various malignancies, including melanoma, lung cancer, and several other blood cancers. The type of cancer, the stage of the illness, previous therapies, and the outcomes of biomarker or molecular testing are key factors that play a role in determining whether or not immunotherapy is the right treatment choice.
Patients undergoing immunotherapy are closely monitored for immune-related adverse effects, which may be distinct from those that are experienced by chemotherapy patients.
Immunotherapy is often recommended in combination with other cancer treatments to improve the overall effectiveness of the treatment.
At HCG Cancer Hospital in Bangalore, we also have a CAR T-cell therapy facility to treat certain blood cancers that are recurrent and refractory (cancers that do not respond to initial treatments).
Targeted Cancer Therapy
Targeted therapy works by modifying particular genes, proteins, or biological processes that are responsible for the growth and development of cancer. Before recommending targeted therapy, doctors carry out rigorous diagnostic and molecular testing that indicates that a tumor has particular protein molecules or pathways that can be targeted using the available targeted therapy drugs.
At HCG, doctors recommend targeted therapy alone, in conjunction with immunotherapy or chemotherapy, or in combination with these other treatments, depending on the tumor and the therapeutic goal. By specifically targeting the cancer cells, they may reduce damage to healthy cells significantly. However, it is still possible that these therapies will have adverse effects.
Patients who are undergoing targeted therapy are evaluated on a regular basis to efficiently manage any complications that may arise and to assess the overall effectiveness of the medication.
Hormone Therapy for Specific Cancers
Hormone therapy is a type of medical oncology treatment recommended for hormone-sensitive cancers. Hormone-sensitive cancers will need specific hormones to grow and spread, and different types of hormone-sensitive cancers include breast cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, and adrenal cancer.
Hormone treatment may do two things: either it inhibits hormone receptors, or it reduces the amount of hormones that are produced by the body.
Hormone therapy is often administered as a part of the initial course of treatment, after radiation or surgery, to lessen the likelihood of a recurrence, or as a long-term treatment to assist in the management of the progression of cancer.
Hormone treatment is often taken over extended periods of time, which requires frequent monitoring to establish the effectiveness of the medicine and to control any adverse effects that may occur. The features of the malignancy and the patient's health are taken into consideration while developing individualized therapy choices for the patient.
