Oncology


Oncology is a medical specialty that focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body. Oncologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating cancer.

Oncologists work with a team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, radiation therapists, and other specialists, to evaluate a patient's condition, develop a diagnosis, and create a treatment plan. This may involve a combination of treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. The goal of treatment is to control the spread of cancer, relieve symptoms, and improve the patient's quality of life.

Why choose Altor Hospital for Oncology?

Altor Hospital provides comprehensive and personalized care for patients with cancer. Their approach to oncology treatment is multi-disciplinary and involves a team of healthcare professionals working together to diagnose, treat, and manage cancer. The hospital uses state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based treatments to provide the best possible outcomes for their patients. They also provide ongoing support and monitoring to ensure that patients receive the best care possible and to manage any complications that may arise. Overall, the goal of oncology treatment at Altor Hospital is to provide patients with the highest quality of care and improve their quality of life.

Conditions we treat

  • Colorectal cancer

  • Breast cancer

  • Blood cancer

  • Lung cancer

  • Skin cancer

  • Prostate cancer

  • Liver cancer

  • Bone cancer

  • Pancreatic cancer


Treatments we provide for Oncology

  • Chemotherapy

  • Bone marrow transplant

  • Targeted drug therapy

  • Cancer surgery

  • Immunotherapy

  • Radiotherapy

  • Hormonal therapy


FAQs

Screening aids in identifying health issues before symptoms show up. Mammograms to detect breast cancer and colonoscopies to detect colon cancer are two examples of screening testing. Early cancer detection finds the disease while it's more curable and at an earlier stage.

Chemotherapy refers to the use of drugs to treat cancer that are administered as injections or pills. A medical oncologist typically prescribes the drug, which circulates throughout the body. A radiation oncologist prescribes radiation therapy using linear accelerator or other radiation sources. The effects of radiation are local since the beams are concentrated on a small area of the body.

Cancer cells in the treated area are either killed or damaged by radiation therapy. Days or weeks into treatment, cancer cells start dying, and they keep dying for several weeks or months after treatment is over. Although healthy cells can also be harmed by radiation, they typically get a lesser dose and are typically able to mend themselves. Numerous patients will experience short-term adverse effects during or soon after therapy that could be painful or uncomfortable.

You wouldn't feel anything while operating the gadget. During therapy, many patients continue to do the majority of their regular activities, such as work, gardening, etc. However, there could be side effects such as fatigue, nausea, darker skin, or diarrhoea depending on the area being treated. In addition to discussing potential side effects, the radiation oncologist may also recommend medicine for certain disorders.