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Oncology
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. An oncologist is a specialist who diagnoses and treats cancer in one of the best cancer hospitals in Chennai. An oncologist may also be called a cancer specialist. The field of oncology has 3 major areas based on treatments: medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology.
Dedicated to providing comprehensive cancer care, the Oncology Department offers many treatment options. We strive to provide the best possible care to our patients through individualized treatment plans, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate support services.
Oncologists first diagnose a cancer, which is usually carried out via biopsy, endoscopy, X-ray, CT scanning, MRI, PET scanning, ultrasound or other radiological methods. Nuclear medicine can also be used to diagnose cancer, as can blood tests or tumor markers. Once a diagnosis is made, the oncologist discusses disease stage with the patient. Staging will dictate treatment of the cancer. Chemotherapy — which is defined as the destruction of cancer cells — may be used, as well as radiation therapy. Surgery is used to remove tumors. Hormone therapy is used to treat certain types of cancers, and monoclonal antibody treatments are gaining popularity. Oncologists Deliver quality and compassionate care in Helping you manage symptoms and side effects of cancer and its treatment.
Services Provided
RPS Hospitals, located in Korattur, Chennai, is a 24/7 multispeciality healthcare facility committed to providing comprehensive medical services across various departments
- Routine screenings for common cancers (e.g., breast, prostate, cervical, colon)
- Genetic counseling and testing for hereditary cancer syndromes
- Diagnostic imaging for early cancer detection (CT, MRI, Pap smears, colonoscopy, and other cancer-specific tests)
- Biopsy procedures (e.g., fine needle aspiration, core biopsy)
- Blood tests (e.g., tumor markers)
- Imaging studies for tumor localization and staging (ultrasound, CT, MRI)
- Molecular testing for targeted therapy options
- Multidisciplinary tumor board discussions for treatment planning
- Chemotherapy and targeted therapy
- Immunotherapy and hormone therapy
- Personalized treatment based on cancer subtype and genetic markers
- Management of chemotherapy side effects and supportive care
- Ongoing surveillance and follow-up care post-treatment
- Surgical resection of tumors (e.g., breast, lung, colon, melanoma)
- Laparoscopic and minimally invasive cancer surgeries
- Organ-preserving surgeries and reconstructive procedures
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy and lymph node dissection
- Surgery for palliation in advanced cancer
- Pain management (including palliative chemotherapy)
- Palliative radiation therapy for symptom control
- Nutritional support and counseling
- Psychological and emotional support for patients and families
- End-of-life care and hospice services
- Diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancers (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma, neuroblastoma)
- Pediatric chemotherapy regimens and support
- Family counseling and psychosocial support
- Long-term follow-up care for childhood cancer survivors
- Pathology services (e.g., histopathology, cytology)
- Imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography, bone scans)
- Tumor marker tests (e.g., PSA, CA-125, CEA)
- Molecular diagnostics for targeted and personalized therapies
- Genetic counseling and testing for inherited cancer syndromes
- Medical Oncologists
- Surgical Oncologists
- Radiation Oncologists
- Pathologists and Radiologists
- Oncology Nurses and Clinical Officers
- Clinical Psychologists and Social Workers
- Dietitians, Physical Therapists, and Support Staff
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