Radiation therapy or radiotherapy focusses on delivering the dose as precisely as possible and limited to the affected tumor part sparing the unaffected normal tissues. This helps minimize the adverse effects caused to the cancer patient and avoids damage to the normal cells. Imaging tests in radiotherapy help in a better determination of the exact […]

Surgical oncology is the field of cancer care that focuses on surgery to diagnose, stage and treat cancer, and to manage some cancer-related symptoms.  Whether a patient is a candidate for cancer surgery depends on factors such as the type, size, location, grade and stage of the tumor. Other general health factors are also taken […]

Pediatric Hematology pertains to the pediatric specialty that addresses disorders affecting blood production and clotting specifically in children. In their early years, children are susceptible to blood production defects stemming from factors such as nutritional deficiencies, which can lead to conditions like megaloblastic anemia, iron deficiency anemia, or hemolytic anemias including Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia. Pediatric […]

Medical Oncology provides a framework in which basic scientists, translational researchers, clinical investigators, and clinicians can pool their efforts as a team to make significant advances in understanding the cause of, and effective treatment for, cancer, working together in a quest for novel therapies, most effective combinations of drugs, and best Medical Oncology integrates outstanding basic […]

Hemato-Oncology at Hayat Hospital offers comprehensive medical services in diagnosis, therapy, invasive and non-invasive treatments, rehabilitation, and ongoing care for patients suffering from hematological conditions. Over the years, the institute has gained the trust of people by its expertise and excellence in treating patients suffering from hematological problems. Blood consists of four components – white […]

Gynecologic oncologists offer an integrated approach to the diagnosis and surgical management of cancerous and noncancerous (benign) conditions of the female reproductive system. These include cervical cancer, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cancer, pelvic masses, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer and vulvar cancer. Gynecological cancers comprise 10-15% of women’s cancers, mainly affecting women past reproductive age but posing […]

Geriatric oncology in India is in its infancy. The majority of older Indian patients with cancer are not evaluated systematically with a validated geriatric assessment (GA), but rather are assessed using clinical judgement. Due to a severe shortage of persons skilled in geriatric oncology, and the lack of dedicated geriatric oncology units both in major […]

Neuro Oncology offers the latest advances in care for adult patients with tumors of the brain or spinal cord, as well as for neurologic complications of cancer and its treatments. Treatment for brain cancer is complex, and treatment planning requires involvement from many subspecialists including neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists and medical oncologists. Through our multidisciplinary clinic, […]