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PROCESS
The Out Patient Department is where people waiting to see doctors are
brought in. This area has cubicles where doctors examine people who have
come for preventive screening, treatment or follow-up. We have a very
elaborate set of equipment for carrying out tests and administering
treatment.
Once a patient has been examined, if necessary, further investigations are
carried out.
The Institute has state-of-the-art investigative equipment. And all tests
can be carried out right here. This makes it not only convenient for the
patients but also helps speed up the treatment process. The Pathology Lab
forms the heart of any cancer treatment centre. All treatment begins from
the pathological diagnosis. Radiology forms the lung of the Cancer Treatment
Centre - here is where the estimation of extent of disease is done. The
executive arms of the Cancer Treatment Centre are Surgical Oncology, Medical
Oncology, Radiation Oncology and mor recently, Molecular Onclogy.
As far as treatment goes, we use a concept known as MULTI MODAL THERAPY
where a patient is examined by doctors belonging to the Surgical, Medical
and Radiation Oncology. Thereafter, a treatment plan is evolved using one or
more modalities depending on the cancer to be treated. This has an additive
effect as against using a single method. In fact, we pioneered this concept
in India.
Among treatment methods, we have departments like Radiology, Cytology, Cyto
genetics, Linear Accelerator, 3D Conformal Therapy, Cobalt Therapy and
CItron, a concept we have pioneered by which Brachy Therapy is administered
at a more affordable cost to patients.We also have IOR facilities - this
unit is one of the few in the world.
Above all else, we consider our dedicated team of doctors, nursing and other
support staff as our true assets. They are here because of the recognition
and satisfaction of work well done.
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