Oncology

Excellence in Oncology:
Compassionate Cancer Care

Our mission is centered on personalized treatment, utilizing the latest advancements in medical science to achieve the best possible outcomes while prioritizing your quality of life.

What is Oncology?

Oncology is the specialized branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. Cancer is a complex group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.

Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that all aspects of your health—physical, emotional, and psychological—are addressed.

Our Comprehensive Services

We offer a full spectrum of oncology services, ensuring continuity of care from initial diagnosis through survivorship.

Diagnostic and Staging Services

Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment. We utilize advanced technologies for early and precise detection, including:

• Advanced Imaging: PET scans, CT scans, and MRIs.
• Biopsy Procedures: Including minimally invasive techniques.
• Genetic and Molecular Testing: To understand the unique biology of your tumor and guide targeted therapy selection.

Personalized Treatment Modalities

Our treatment plans are custom-designed for each patient, considering the specific type, stage, and location of the cancer, as well as the patient's overall health and preferences.

• Medical Oncology: The use of systemic treatments, including:
  • Chemotherapy: Drugs to destroy fast-growing cancer cells.
  • Targeted Therapy: Medications that attack specific gene mutations or proteins in cancer cells, often with less harm to normal cells.
  • Immunotherapy: Treatments that harness the body's own immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells.
  • Hormone Therapy: Used for hormone-sensitive cancers like breast and prostate cancer.
• Radiation Oncology: Precise delivery of high-energy radiation to shrink tumors and destroy cancer cells. We use state-of-the-art technologies like Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) to maximize effectiveness while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
• Surgical Oncology: Performed by highly skilled surgeons to remove tumors and surrounding affected tissue. This can include minimally invasive, robotic, and complex reconstructive procedures.

Supportive Care and Survivorship

We believe care extends beyond treatment. Our Supportive Care services help manage symptoms, side effects, and improve quality of life:

• Palliative Care: Focused on relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness.
• Nutritional Counseling: Guidance from registered dietitians specialized in oncology.
• Oncology Rehabilitation: To help patients regain strength and function.
• Psychosocial Support: Counseling, support groups, and resources for patients and their families.
• Survivorship Programs: Comprehensive follow-up plans to monitor long-term health and wellness after treatment completion.

Why Choose Helivon Lifecare Hospital for Your Oncology Care?

• Multidisciplinary Team: Our tumor boards bring together Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists, Pathologists, Radiologists, and Support Staff to collaboratively develop the optimal treatment strategy for you.
• Access to Clinical Trials: We are actively involved in research, providing eligible patients with access to promising new therapies and cutting-edge treatments before they are widely available.
• Patient-Centered Approach: You are the most important member of your care team. We take the time to listen, educate, and empower you to make informed decisions about your treatment.