Medical specialty

Oncology

The branch of medicine specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer, combining surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

Overview

About Oncology

Oncology is the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. Oncologists are medical professionals who manage various types of cancer, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and leukemia. Treatment approaches in oncology often include a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Oncologists work closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans based on the type and stage of cancer, aiming to eliminate or control the disease and improve the patient's quality of life.

Procedures

Procedures & recovery

Typical procedures, with realistic timelines. Actuals depend on your case and are confirmed after a review of your reports.

Blood Cancer Treatment

Type: Medical (Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, or Bone Marrow Transplant)
Duration: Varies based on treatment (e.g., months for chemotherapy cycles, 4 to 8 hours for a bone marrow transplant)
Hospital stay: 1 to 4 weeks (during active treatment or transplant)
Post-discharge stay: 3 to 6 months (for follow-ups and monitoring)
Resume work: 6-12 months
Recurrence: 20-50% (depends on cancer type, stage, and treatment success)
Risk: High

Cyberknife Treatment

Type: Non-Invasive (Robotic Radiosurgery)
Duration: 30 to 90 minutes per session (usually 1 to 5 sessions)
Hospital stay: Outpatient (no hospital stay required)
Post-discharge stay: 1 to 2 weeks (for follow-ups)
Resume work: 1 to 2 days
Recurrence: 10-20% (depends on the condition and tumor response)
Risk: Low to Moderate

Mouth Cancer

Type: Surgical (e.g., tumor resection, reconstructive surgery) or Medical (radiotherapy/chemotherapy)
Duration: 3 to 8 hours (for surgical procedures)
Hospital stay: 7 to 14 days (longer for complex surgeries with reconstruction)
Post-discharge stay: 4 to 8 weeks (for follow-ups and rehabilitation)
Resume work: 2 to 3 months (depends on recovery and occupation)
Recurrence: 20-40% (varies by cancer stage and treatment success)
Risk: High

Lung Cancer Treatment

Type: Surgical (Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy), Medical (Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy), or Radiotherapy
Duration: 2 to 6 hours (for surgery)
Hospital stay: 5 to 10 days (for surgery), varies for chemo/radiotherapy cycles
Post-discharge stay: 4 to 6 weeks (for follow-ups)
Resume work: 2 to 3 months (depends on treatment and recovery)
Recurrence: 30-50% (depends on stage and treatment success)
Risk: High

Cervical Treatment

Type: Surgical (Hysterectomy, Cone Biopsy), Medical (Chemotherapy), or Radiotherapy
Duration: 1 to 4 hours (for surgery)
Hospital stay: 3 to 7 days (for surgery), varies for chemo/radiotherapy
Post-discharge stay: 4 to 8 weeks (for follow-ups)
Resume work: 6 to 8 weeks (depending on treatment intensity)
Recurrence: 20-30% (depends on stage and early detection)
Risk: Moderate to High

Breast Lumpectomy

Type: Surgical (Breast-Conserving Surgery)
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Hospital stay: Same day or 1 day
Post-discharge stay: 1 to 2 weeks
Resume work: 2 to 4 weeks
Recurrence: 10-20% (depends on tumor type, size, and follow-up treatment)
Risk: Low to Moderate

Breast Cancer

Type: Surgical (Mastectomy, Lumpectomy), Medical (Chemotherapy, Hormonal Therapy), or Radiotherapy
Duration: 1 to 4 hours (for surgery)
Hospital stay: 1 to 3 days (for surgery), varies for chemo/radiotherapy cycles
Post-discharge stay: 4 to 6 weeks (for follow-ups)
Resume work: 6 to 8 weeks (depends on treatment intensity)
Recurrence: 20-30% (depends on stage, type, and treatment success)
Risk: Moderate to High

Prostate Cancer

Type: Surgical (Prostatectomy), Medical (Hormonal Therapy, Chemotherapy), or Radiotherapy
Duration: 2 to 4 hours (for surgery)
Hospital stay: 2 to 5 days (for surgery), varies for other treatments
Post-discharge stay: 4 to 6 weeks (for follow-ups)
Resume work: 6 to 8 weeks (depends on the type of treatment)
Recurrence: 20-30% (depends on stage, grade, and treatment success)
Risk: Moderate to High

Esophageal Cancer

Type: Medical (Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, or Radiotherapy)
Duration: 4 to 6 hours (for surgery)
Hospital stay: 7 to 14 days
Post-discharge stay: 6 to 8 weeks
Resume work: 2 to 3 months
Recurrence: 30-50% (depends on stage and treatment success)
Risk: High

Stem Cell Therapy

Type: Transplant Infusion
Duration: 2 to 8 hours (depending on the type of therapy and infusion)
Hospital stay: Same day or 1 to 3 days
Post-discharge stay: 2 to 4 weeks (for follow-ups)
Resume work: 4 to 8 weeks (depending on the condition treated)
Recurrence: 10-30% (depends on the underlying condition and therapy success)
Risk: Moderate

Stomach Cancer

Type: Surgical (Gastrectomy), Medical (Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy), or Radiotherapy
Duration: 4 to 6 hours (for surgery)
Hospital stay: 7 to 14 days
Post-discharge stay: 4 to 8 weeks (for recovery and follow-ups)
Resume work: 2 to 3 months (depends on surgery and treatment)
Recurrence: 30-50% (depends on stage and treatment efficacy)
Risk: High

Colon Cancer

Type: Surgical (Colectomy), Medical (Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy), or Radiotherapy
Duration: 2 to 4 hours (for surgery)
Hospital stay: 5 to 10 days
Post-discharge stay: 4 to 6 weeks (for follow-ups and rehabilitation)
Resume work: 6 to 8 weeks
Recurrence: 20-30% (depends on stage and treatment success)
Risk: Moderate to High

Pancreatic Resection Tumor Surgery

Type: Surgical
Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Hospital stay: 10 to 14 days
Post-discharge stay: 4 to 8 weeks
Resume work: 2 to 3 months
Recurrence: 30-50% (depends on stage and surgical success)
Risk: High

Breast Tumor Resection Surgery + Chemotherapy

Type: Surgical (Lumpectomy or Mastectomy) + Medical (Chemotherapy)
Duration: 1 to 4 hours (for surgery)
Hospital stay: 1 to 3 days (for surgery)
Post-discharge stay: 4 to 6 weeks (for follow-ups)
Resume work: 6 to 8 weeks (depends on treatment effects)
Recurrence: 20-30% (varies by tumor type and treatment)
Risk: Moderate to High

Urinary Bladder Carcinoma Radiation Therapy

Type: Medical (Radiotherapy)
Duration: 20 to 60 minutes per session (5 to 7 weeks of sessions)
Hospital stay: Outpatient (usually no hospital stay required)
Post-discharge stay: 1 to 2 weeks (for monitoring)
Resume work: 2 to 4 weeks
Recurrence: 20-40% (depends on stage and radiation response)
Risk: Moderate

Durations and recovery times are indicative, confirmed per patient after review.

Network

Where this is treated

The accredited partner hospitals in our network equipped for this care.

Mumbai

Fortis Hospital Mulund

A renowned quaternary care hospital in Mumbai offering world-class treatment across cardiac sciences, organ transplants, oncology, neurosciences, orthopedics, and gastroenterology.

JCINABH

400+Beds

108ICU beds

7 times consecutivelyJCI accreditations

Cardiac SciencesOrgan TransplantsNeurosciencesOncology

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