Oncology

Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)

SRS is a non-surgical procedure that uses 3D imaging to deliver high doses of radiation to large tumours, damaging their DNA and causing them to shrink without damaging the surrounding healthy tissues of the body.

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)

SBRT is a non-surgical form of cancer treatment that targets many beams of concentrated radiation to small, isolated cancer cells that have not spread to other parts or organs in the body. 

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

HIPEC is a two-stage cancer treatment for certain abdominal cancer. The surgery takes place first to remove as much of the tumour as possible, after which heated chemotherapy drugs are circulated through the abdominal cavity to kill leftover cancer cells.

Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery

During Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery, the surgeon removes high-risk skin cancer layer by layer while carefully examining layers under a microscope to ensure the complete removal of all cancer cells from the skin. This process helps preserve healthy skin while completely getting rid of the cancer cells.

Brainstem Glioma Treatment

Brainstem glioma is a form of central nervous system tumour that grows from a supportive cell in the brain called a glial cell. Since the tumour’s location controls critical functions like heartbeat or breathing, immediate treatment is important. Surgery to remove the visible tumour, followed by radiation or chemotherapy, is often recommended.

Astrocytoma Treatment

Astrocytomas are a common type of glioma that develops in the central nervous system forming star-shaped astrocyte cells. Treating astrocytoma requires a multidisciplinary approach with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and oncologists. The treatment options are surgery followed by adjuvant therapies like radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Craniopharyngioma Treatment

Craniopharyngioma is a rare, benign brain tumour that forms near the pituitary gland. Since it is a slowly developing tumour, it affects the functioning of the pituitary gland, resulting in symptoms like vision change, headaches, fatigue, and more. Treatment involves surgery and radiation therapy.

Intraoperative Radiation Therapy

IORT, or intraoperative radiation therapy, is radiation therapy given in the middle of the surgery. It directs radiation to a precise area, removing unseen cancer during the surgery. 

Osteosarcoma Treatment

Osteosarcoma is a bone cancer originating from the cells responsible for bone formation. Treatment, like other forms of cancer, includes radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, targeted therapy, and in rare cases, amputation.

Anal Cancer Treatment

Anal cancer is a rare form of cancer that develops in the anal canal. Symptoms of anal cancer may include rectal bleeding and anal pain. The usual treatment for anal cancer involves a combination of radiation and chemotherapy.

Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment

Malignant tumours that affect the salivary glands are called salivary gland cancer. It is a rare form of cancer. Treatment includes surgery to remove the affected portion or the entire salivary gland, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and clinical trials.

Breast Cancer Treatment

Breast cancer is a condition where cancerous cells develop in the breast tissues. It is one of the most common types of cancer among women. There are five usual treatments for breast cancer, and a mix of them is employed – surgery, hormone therapy, radiation, targeted therapies and chemotherapy.

Prostate Cancer Treatment

One of the most common types of cancer, prostate cancer, is the formation of cancer cells in the prostate. Treatment might not be needed for low-grade cancers. Aggressive cancer needs to be stopped with surgery, radiation therapy, ablative therapies, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy.

Liver Cancer Treatment

Cancer that begins in the liver or spreads to the liver from other organs is called liver cancer. Treatment includes chemotherapy, thermal ablation, radiotherapy, targeted medicines, and surgery to remove all or a part of the liver.

Cervical Cancer Treatment

When cancer cells begin developing at the surface of the cervix, it is called cervical cancer. Two types of cervical cancers exist. Most of them are squamous cell carcinomas, and some are adenocarcinomas. Treatment for cervical cancer includes chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

Stomach Cancer Treatment

Also called gastric cancer, stomach cancer refers to cancerous cells that grow inside the stomach. Surgery is the first form of treatment for stomach cancer, aiming to remove as much of the cancer as possible. This is followed by chemotherapy, radiation, palliative care and more.

Oral Cancer Treatment

Cancer that develops in any part of the mouth, including the gums, tongue, and lips, is called oral cancer. Treatment depends on the type and location of the oral cancer. Various surgeries are the first step to removing oral cancer, followed by chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and other treatments.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, is a cancer treatment that kills cancer cells using high doses of X-ray targeted with precision, sparing healthy cells. A radiation oncologist administers the treatment, which can be used with other cancer treatments or individually.

Lung Cancer Treatment

Cancer that starts in the lungs is called lung cancer. It can spread to other organs in the body or the lymph nodes. There are two types of lung cancer – non-small-cell and small-cell lung cancer. Treatment involves a combination of chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and more.

CyberKnife Treatment

The CyberKnife is a non-invasive treatment that uses a robotic arm to deliver targeted radiation to destroy tumours or lesions. It is especially helpful to treat areas that other radiation techniques cannot.

Colon Cancer

Colon cancer originates in the large intestine (colon) and can develop from benign polyps that may eventually become cancerous. Different surgeries can be performed to treat cancer, such as polypectomy or partial colectomy. Other treatments include radiofrequency ablation, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and so on.

Chemotherapy

The most common treatment for cancer is chemotherapy, which involves administering strong chemicals to kill rapidly multiplying cells in the body. It lowers the number of cancer cells, reduces the chances of it spreading, shrinks tumours and eliminates symptoms.

Blood Cancer Treatment at Medcy

Blood cancer begins in the bone marrow, where blood is produced. They happen when abnormal blood cells grow uncontrollably, disrupting the function of normal blood cells that fight infections and create new blood cells. Different types of blood cancers exist, such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

Cancer Treatment

Cancer is a serious medical condition that requires a multidisciplinary approach to shrink the tumour, stop the growth of cancer cells, and eliminate cancer from the body. While chemotherapy and radiation therapy are two of the most common types of treatment, others include surgery, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, or targeted therapy.