Oncology
Oncology
Oncology is a speciality which deals with tumors and cancers in Patients. Oncologist doctors in KVT Hospitals are specialized in diagnosis and provide best treatment for cancer patients. The treatment could be medication, radiation and surgery based on the condition of the patient.
Oncology Detection
Oncologists detect cancer using different methodologies including,
- Physical Examination
- Laboratory Tests
- Imaging Tests
- Biopsy
Oncology Diagnosis
Physical Examination: Oncologist in KVT Hospitals looks for abnormalities like lumps in the body.
Laboratory Tests: Laboratory Tests are performed which would indicate abnormalities in blood and urine due to cancer.
Imaging Tests: Imaging Tests are performed like X-ray, Endoscopy, Ultrasound, CT scan and MRI Scan which would indicate the presence of cancer.
Biopsy Test: Biopsy Test would be performed by collecting cells from the affected area and the results would indicate the presence of cancer.
Cancer Treatments
Cancer is treated differently based on the condition of the patient. The major types of treatments are,
Bone Marrow Transplant: Bone Marrow Transplant procedure uses the material inside the bones that makes blood cells to treat the cancer patient.
Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy uses medicines to kill cancer cells in the body.
Radiation Therapy: Radiation Therapy uses high-powered energy beams to kill cancer cells.
Surgery: Surgical procedure is used to remove the cancer cells in the affected area as much as possible.
Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy is a procedure to instigate the immune system of the patient body to attack the cancer cells.
Oncology Consultants
Medical Oncologists
Dr. Pandidurai M.D., D.M. (Medical Oncologist)
Medical Oncologist
On Appointment
Dr. Sathya Murthy MBBS., D.Ch., M.D. (RT), D.M. (Med. Onco.)
Medical & Radiation Oncologist, Pediatric Oncologist
On Appointment
Surgical Oncologists
Dr. Senthil Kumar M.S. (General Surgery), MRCS (Edin), MCh (Surgical Oncologist)
Surgical Oncologist
On Appointment
M.S., M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology)
Surgical Oncologist
On Appointment
Oncology Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Bone Marrow Transplant is a procedure that uses the material inside the bones that makes blood cells to treat the cancer patient.
Chemotherapy uses medicines to kill cancer cells in the body.
The common side effects of Chemotherapy are mouth sores, diarrhea, nausea and fatigue.
The side effects of Radiation Therapy are fatigue, hair loss and skin changes.
The side effects of immunotherapy are skin reactions, fever, fatigue and vomiting.