Breast Cancer
From early-stage disease to locally advanced and metastatic breast cancer.
Introduction
You've been told it's cancer. What happens now?
Few words can change a person's life as quickly as:
“You have cancer.”
Suddenly, there are questions everywhere.
What type of cancer is it?What stage is it?Has it spread?Do I need surgery?Will I need chemotherapy or radiation?Is immunotherapy an option?Should I get a second opinion?Which cancer specialist should I see?And how much will treatment cost?Cancer treatment is rarely about one treatment or one doctor. Depending on the cancer type and stage, treatment may involve surgery, radiation therapy, systemic treatments such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy, or combinations of these. A multidisciplinary team may be involved in determining the treatment plan.
You don't have to answer all these questions at once.
The first step is to understand exactly what you are dealing with and identify the appropriate specialist pathway.
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Understanding the condition
Cancer is not one disease
There are many types of cancer, and treatment can vary significantly depending on where the cancer started, its type, stage and other characteristics.
A correct diagnosis and appropriate staging are important because treatment decisions depend heavily on the nature and extent of the disease.
Some of the cancers we help patients explore include:
Lung Cancer
Including non-small cell and small cell lung cancers requiring specialised evaluation.
Prostate Cancer
Including localised and advanced prostate cancer.
Colorectal Cancer
Cancer affecting the colon or rectum, often requiring a combination of surgical and medical oncology expertise.
Liver & Pancreatic Cancer
Complex cancers that may require specialised surgical and multidisciplinary evaluation.
Head & Neck Cancer
Including cancers of the oral cavity, throat and related structures.
Gynaecological Cancers
Including ovarian, cervical, uterine and other cancers of the female reproductive system.
Blood Cancers
Including leukaemia, lymphoma and other haematological malignancies.
Brain & Central Nervous System Tumours
Conditions requiring highly specialised neurosurgical, radiation and oncology expertise.
Kidney & Bladder Cancer
Urological cancers that may require surgical, medical or combination treatment.
Bone & Soft Tissue Cancers
Including sarcomas and other less common malignancies.
Other & Rare Cancers
Complex or uncommon cancers may require multidisciplinary specialist review.
Your diagnosis is only the beginning of the conversation.
The type, stage, pathology, molecular characteristics and overall health of the patient can all influence the treatment approach.
Treatment possibilities
Cancer treatment is not always one treatment.
Depending on the cancer, its stage and the patient's circumstances, doctors may recommend one treatment or a combination of treatments.
Treatment possibilities may include:
Cancer Surgery
Surgery may be used to remove a tumour when appropriate. It is commonly used for cancers that are localised or otherwise suitable for surgical treatment.
Examples may include:
Breast surgery | Colorectal surgery | Liver surgery | Pancreatic surgery | Urological cancer surgery | Head & neck surgery
Chemotherapy
Medicines used to kill or stop the growth of cancer cells. Chemotherapy may be used alone or alongside other treatments depending on the cancer.
Radiation Therapy
High-energy radiation used to destroy cancer cells or control tumours. It may be used before or after surgery, alongside other treatments, or in selected situations to relieve symptoms.
Immunotherapy
Treatment that helps the immune system recognise and fight cancer. Its suitability depends on the cancer type and individual characteristics of the tumour.
Targeted Therapy
Medicines designed to act on specific molecular features involved in cancer growth. In some cancers, testing can help determine whether a patient has a target for a particular treatment.
Hormone Therapy
Used for selected cancers whose growth is influenced by hormones, including certain breast and prostate cancers.
Precision & Personalised Treatment
In selected cancers, pathology, biomarker and molecular testing may help doctors determine which treatments are more appropriate.
Combination Treatment
Many patients receive more than one type of treatment.
For example:
Surgery → Chemotherapy → Radiation
Chemotherapy → Surgery → Radiation
The sequence depends entirely on the cancer and the treatment objective.
The right question isn't “Which treatment is best?”
It is:
“Which treatment is appropriate for my cancer, my stage and my circumstances?”That decision should be made by the appropriate oncology team after reviewing the complete medical picture.
Meet the specialists
Meet the Cancer Specialists We Work With
Cancer care often requires more than one specialist.
Depending on the diagnosis, a patient's care may involve a medical oncologist, surgical oncologist, radiation oncologist, pathologist, radiologist and other specialists working together.
A multidisciplinary approach is an important part of modern cancer care.
The right specialist depends on your cancer.
A patient diagnosed with breast cancer may need a different specialist team from someone with liver cancer, prostate cancer or a blood malignancy.
Our role is to help identify the appropriate specialist pathway based on the patient's medical information.
Specialist availability and acceptance of individual cases are subject to the doctor and hospital.
Dr Suresh Advani
Medical Oncologist
Cancer care expertise
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Breast Cancer
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- Lung Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Multiple Myeloma
- Medical Oncology
- Precision Oncology
- Solid Tumors
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted Therapy
- Stem Cell Transplant
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted Molecular Therapy
- Immunotherapy for Hematologic
Dr. Gopal Ramakrishnan
Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology
Cancer care expertise
- Lung Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
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- Cervical Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Intestinal Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Gall Bladder Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Hematologic Malignancies including Leukemias and Lymphomas
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- Malignant Melanoma
- Thymomas
- Breast Reconstruction
Dr. Vinod Raina
Medical Oncology
Cancer care expertise
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Malignancies
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- Genitourinary Cancers
- Gynecological Malignancies
- Lymphomas and Myelomas
- Acute and Chronic Leukemias
- Hematology
- Stem Cell Transplant
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Stem Cell Transplantation
- Concurrent Bio-Radiotherapy
- Palliative Bio-Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Chemotherapy
- High-dose Chemotherapy
- Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
- Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplants
Dr. Meghal Sanghavi
Oncology
Cancer care expertise
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
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- Multiple Myeloma
- Medical Oncology
- Precision Oncology
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted Therapy
- Stem Cell Transplant
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted Molecular Therapy
Dr. Gaurav Dixit
Haemato-Oncologist
Cancer care expertise
- Malignant Hematological Disorders: AML, ALL, CML, MDS, Myeloproliferative Neoplasia
- Benign Blood Disorders
- Aplastic Anemia
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- Neuroblastoma
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Pediatric and Adult Immunodeficiencies
- Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
- Matched Sibling Allogenic Stem Cell Transplant
- Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplant
- Matched Unrelated Donor Transplant
- Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy
- Lumbar Puncture with Intrathecal Chemotherapy
Dr. Mukesh Patekar
Medical & Hemato-Oncology Specialist
Cancer care expertise
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Hepatopancreaticobiliary Malignancies
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- Gynaecological & Genitourinary Malignancies
- Neuro-oncology
- Hematologic Malignancies
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Pediatric Oncology
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Precision Oncology
- Gastrointestinal
- Sarcomas
- Stem Cell Transplantation (BMT)
- Targeted Therapy
- Pain and Palliative Care
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy
- PICC Line / Hickman / Central Line Insertion
- Lumbar Puncture / Intrathecal Chemotherapy
- Intraarterial Chemotherapy (IAC) for Retinoblastoma
- Pleurodesis
Dr. Rajat Bajaj
Medical Oncologist
Cancer care expertise
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- GI cancer
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- Head & neck cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Gynecologic cancers
- Immunotherapy & Targeted Treatment
Dr. Ishita B. Sen
Nuclear Medicine Physician and Oncologist
Cancer care expertise
- Thyroid Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)
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- Head and Neck Cancers
- Breast Cancer (Diagnosis – Scintimammography)
- Nuclear Oncology
- Infection and Inflammation Imaging (including FDG-labelled Leukocyte PET/CT)
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Imaging & Therapy (Ga-68 DOTATATE/DOTANOC PET/CT, Lu-177 DOTATATE Therapy)
- Prostate Cancer Imaging & Therapy (Ga-68 PSMA / F-18 PSMA PET/CT, Lu-177 PSMA Therapy, Ac-225 PSMA Therapy)
- Thyroid Cancer Management (Radioiodine Therapy, Diagnostics)
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
- Radionuclide Therapy
- Cardiac Nuclear Medicine (Myocardial SPECT Imaging)
- Scintimammography
Dr Anil Heroor
Surgical Oncology
Cancer care expertise
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancers (Colon, Rectal, Esophageal)
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- Gynaecological Cancers
- Robotic Surgery for Cancer
- Robotic and minimally invasive cancer surgeries
- Minimal Access Surgery
Dr Tanveer Abdul Majeed
Surgical Oncology
Cancer care expertise
- Gastrointestinal
- Thoracic
- Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB)
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- Breast
- Head & Neck
- Gynecologic
Dr Satish Rao
Surgical Oncology
Cancer care expertise
- Oral Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Breast Cancer
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- Parotid Tumors
- Head & Neck Cancers
- Head & Neck Oncology
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Laser-assisted surgeries for Head & Neck Cancer
- Multidisciplinary cancer treatment planning
- Voice Conservation Surgeries
- Voice conservation techniques
Dr. Haresh Manglani
Orthopaedic Oncosurgeon
Cancer care expertise
- Bone tumors and Sarcomas
- Spine tumors
- Pediatric bone cancers
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- Hand and spine reconstruction post-tumor surgery
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Limb salvage procedures
- Limb and function preserving surgeries
- Custom made Titanium Prosthesis
- Expandable prosthesis for growing children
- High-Dose Extracorporeal Irradiation with bone reimplantation
- Reconstruction using Periosteum ensheathed Fibular strut allografts
- Brachytherapy for soft tissue sarcomas
- Total bone and joint replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Shoulder Replacement
- Elbow Replacement
- Ankle Replacement
Dr. Arun Behl
Surgical Oncology
Cancer care expertise
- Head & Neck Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
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- Genitourinary Cancer Surgery
- Thoracic Cancer Surgery
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery
- Preventive Screening & Diagnostics
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Dr. Anil K Dcruz
Surgical Oncology
Cancer care expertise
- Oral Cancer Surgery
- Laryngeal Tumor
- Hypopharyngeal Tumor
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- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
- Head & Neck
- Skull Base
- Neck Dissections with Microvascular Reconstruction
- Flap Reconstructions
Dr. Sanjay Dudhat
Surgical Oncologist
Cancer care expertise
- Breast Cancer
- Gynaecologic Cancer (Ovarian, Uterine, Cervical)
- Gastrointestinal Cancer (Esophagus, Stomach, Colorectal, Pancreatic, Gallbladder, Liver)
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- Head & Neck Cancers (Oral, Laryngeal, Pharyngeal, Thyroid, Parotid)
- Thoracic Cancers (Lung, Esophagus)
- Genitourinary Cancers
- Radical surgeries for GI malignancies (Rectal, Pancreatic, Gallbladder)
- Bone & Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Transhiatal Oesophagectomy
- Head & Neck Resections
- Laryngo-pharyngectomy with reconstruction)
Dr. Vikram Pratap Singh
Surgical & Clinical Oncologist
Cancer care expertise
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Gastrointestinal & Colon Cancer
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- Lung and Thoracic Cancers
- Oral Cancer
- Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
- Clinical Oncology
- Organ Preservation Surgeries (Larynx, Limbs, Breast)
- Palliative Care
- Immunotherapy
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
- Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
- 3D Brachytherapy
- Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Dr. Kapil Kumar
Surgical Oncologist
Cancer care expertise
- Thoracic & GI Oncology
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Breast Cancer
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- Bone & Soft Tissue Oncology
- Cervical Cancer
- Gynecology Oncology
- Pancreatic-biliary Cancer Surgery
- Tracheal Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Robotic Surgical Oncology
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Head & Neck Oncosurgery
- Thoracic Oncosurgery
- Gastrointestinal Oncosurgery
- Gynecological Oncosurgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Oncoplastic Surgery
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
- Endoscopic Surgery
- HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
Dr. Niranjan Naik
Surgical Oncologist
Cancer care expertise
- Breast cancer
- Gastrointestinal cancers (colon, stomach, liver, pancreas)
- Head & Neck cancer
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- Thoracic cancer
- Open, laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, and robotic cancer surgery
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Oncoplastic breast surgery and reconstruction
- Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
Dr. Rajeev Agarwal
Surgical Oncology
Cancer care expertise
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
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- Breast Reconstruction
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Breast Conservation Surgery
- Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Management of Non-palpable Lumps
Dr. Jalaj Baxi
Surgical Oncology
Cancer care expertise
- Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Gynecologic Oncology
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- Head and Neck Tumors
- Laparoscopic Oncologic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
- Liver Resection
- Gastrectomy
- Splenectomy
- Breast Conservation Surgery
Dr. Jai Dev Wig
Surgical Oncologist
Cancer care expertise
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Breast Cancer
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- Liver Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Appendix Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour
- Signet ring cell cancer
- Small Bowel Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Tumor Resection
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Hepatobiliary Surgery (Open/Laparoscopic)
- Colorectal Surgery
- Complex Abdominal Surgery
Dr. Biswajyoti Hazarika
Surgical Oncology
Cancer care expertise
- Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Laryngeal, Pharyngeal & Nasal Cancers
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- Thyroid & Parathyroid Tumors
- Salivary Gland Tumors
- Skull Base and Paranasal Tumor Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgeries Post Tumor Resection
- Robotic Head & Neck Surgery
- Plastic Reconstruction of Surgical Defects
- Endoscopic and Minimal Access Head & Neck Surgeries
- Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Laser Surgeries
Dr. (Col) V.P. Singh
Surgical Oncologist
Cancer care expertise
- Head and Neck Cancers (Oral Cavity, Oropharyngeal, Laryngeal, Hypopharyngeal, Nasopharyngeal, Salivary Gland)
- Gastro-Intestinal Cancers (Oesophageal, Stomach, Colorectal, Anal)
- Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (HPB) Cancers (Liver, Gallbladder, Bile Duct, Pancreatic)
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- Lung Cancers (NSCLC, Small Cell Carcinoma, Carcinoid Tumours)
- Breast Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas and Bone Tumors
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Cancers
- Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
- Skin Cancers (including Melanoma)
- Adrenal Cancer
- Gynaecological Cancers (Cervical, Endometrial, Ovarian – Surgical Aspects)
- Urological Cancers (Bladder, Penile, Prostate – Surgical Aspects)
- Complex Cancer Resections
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Oncology
- Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for Peritoneal Malignancies
- Limb Salvage Surgery for Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
- Wide Excision for Skin Cancers/Melanoma with Lymph Node Dissection
- Tumor Excision Surgery
- Organ Preservation Surgeries (Breast Conserving Surgery, Larynx Preservation, Limb Salvage Surgery)
- Major Head and Neck Resections with Reconstruction
- Total/Partial Laryngectomy, Pharyngectomy
- Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy
- Esophagectomy (Open/Minimally Invasive)
- Gastrectomy
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Liver Resections
- Colorectal Resections (Low Anterior Resection, Abdominoperineal Resection)
- Mastectomy & Breast Conserving Surgery (Lumpectomy) with Sentinel Node Biopsy/Axillary Dissection
- Radical Prostatectomy (Open/Robotic-Assisted – collaborating where needed)
Dr. Sandeep Nayak P
Surgical Oncologist
Cancer care expertise
- Robotic-Assisted Breast-Axillo Insufflated Thyroidectomy (RABIT): A scarless surgery technique for thyroid cancer.
- Minimally Invasive Neck Dissection (MIND): A technique for cancer of the mouth, reducing invasiveness.
- Modified Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymphadenectomy (VEIL): For groin node cancer.
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer
- colon cancer
- esophageal cancer
- lymphadenectomy
- Lung Cancer
- Peritoneal Cancer: HIPEC and PIPAC for stage 4 ovarian, colon, and peritoneal cancers.
- Colorectal Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Rectal Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Oncoplastic breast
- Mesothelioma
Dr. Sandeep Mehta
Surgical Oncology
Cancer care expertise
- Head & Neck Cancers
- Breast Cancer, Bone & Soft Tissue Sarcomas (Limb Salvage)
- Thoracic Cancers
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- Gastro-intestinal Cancers
- Gynae-oncological Cancers
- Uro-oncological Cancers
- Pediatric Cancers
- Cancers requiring Neuro-surgical Reconstruction
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Plastic & Reconstructive Cancer Surgery
- Lymphedema Prevention
- Robotic Surgery for Head and Neck Cancers
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Head and Neck Cancers
- Primary Prophylactic Lympho-venous Anastomosis
- Microvascular Surgery (Free Flaps)
- Skull Base Surgery (Resection & Reconstruction)
- Maxillofacial Surgery & Reconstruction
- Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Post Laryngectomy Voice Rehabilitation
- Microvascular Free Flap Reconstructions
- Trans-oral Laser Micro-Laryngeal Surgery
- Skull Base Reconstruction
- Maxillofacial Bioengineered Tissue Synthesis
- Voice Prosthesis Insertion
- Breast Conservation with Oncoplastic Techniques
- Major Vascular Repairs with Grafts
- Limb Salvage Surgeries (including vascularized bone flaps)
Dr. Rahul Bhargava
Hemato-Oncologist
Cancer care expertise
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Myeloma
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- Pediatric Hemato-Oncology
- Stem Cell Transplant
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- CarT Cell Treatment
- Aplastic Anemia
- Haploidentical Transplantation
- Community Hematology
Dr. Vikas Dua
Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist
Cancer care expertise
- Pediatric Blood Cancers
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
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- Non-Cancerous Blood Disorders
- Pediatric Hemato-Oncology
- Bone Marrow Transplants
- Aplastic Anemia
- Bone Marrow Transplant (Autologous & Allogeneic)
- Haploidentical Transplant
- Stem Cell Therapy
- Genetic Disorders
Dr. TPR Bharadwaj
Hematologist
Cancer care expertise
- Acute and Chronic Leukemias (AML, ALL, CML, CLL)
- Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
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- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
- Autologous and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy
Dr. Satya Prakash Yadav
Pediatric Hematologist
Cancer care expertise
- Pediatric Leukemia (ALL, AML, CLL, CML)
- Pediatric Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
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- Non‑malignant hematologic disorders
- Pediatric Blood Disorders
- Immunodeficiencies
- Autologous & Allogeneic BMT
- Unrelated-donor cord Blood Transplant
- Haploidentical BMT (with post‑transplant cyclophosphamide)
Dr. Srikanth M
Hematologist
Cancer care expertise
- Multiple Myeloma
- Acute and Chronic Leukemias
- Non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin Lymphoma
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- Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
- Targeted Therapy for Blood Cancers
- Aplastic Anemia
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
- Chelation Therapy
Dr. Shishir Seth
Hematologist
Cancer care expertise
- Haematological Malignancies
- Acute & chronic leukemias (AML, ALL, CML, CLL)
- Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s, Non-Hodgkin’s)
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- Multiple myeloma
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes & Hemoglobinopathies
- Transplant & Cellular Therapy
Specialist availability and acceptance of individual cases are subject to the doctor and hospital.
India for Oncology & Cancer Care
Why do international patients consider India for cancer care?
Choosing cancer treatment in another country is a major decision.
India has developed large cancer centres with specialists across medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology and other supporting disciplines.
Patients may consider India because of:
Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
Complex cases can involve specialists from different disciplines working together to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
Experienced Oncology Specialists
India has specialists treating a broad range of cancers and stages of disease.
Advanced Treatment Infrastructure
Major cancer centres offer diagnostic, surgical, radiation and systemic treatment facilities.
Multiple Treatment Options
Patients may have access to surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies and other treatments where clinically appropriate.
Specialised Cancer Centres
Different hospitals may have particular strengths in areas such as breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, head & neck cancers, liver cancer, urological cancers or blood cancers.
International Patient Support
Many major Indian hospitals have dedicated international patient departments to assist patients travelling from overseas.
Potential Cost Advantage
For many international patients, treatment in India can represent a significant cost advantage compared with private cancer care in several other countries.
But:
Cancer treatment should never be chosen on price alone.
The cancer type, stage, specialist expertise, treatment capability, technology, multidisciplinary support and continuity of care are all important.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancer Treatment in India
How much does cancer treatment cost in India?
There is no single cost for cancer treatment.
The cost depends on the type and stage of cancer, investigations required, treatment plan, hospital, medicines, procedures and length of treatment.
For example, the cost of cancer surgery will be very different from a chemotherapy programme or a prolonged course of radiation therapy.
Once the patient's reports are reviewed and the proposed treatment is established, Monk On The Go can help explain the expected treatment costs.
What is the best cancer hospital in India?
There is no single cancer hospital that is best for every type of cancer.
A hospital appropriate for breast cancer may not necessarily be the most appropriate centre for a complex liver tumour, brain tumour or blood cancer.
The better question is:
“Which cancer centre has the appropriate expertise for my particular cancer?”We can help identify suitable hospitals based on the patient's diagnosis and treatment requirement.
Should I get a second opinion before starting cancer treatment?
A second opinion can be particularly useful when the diagnosis or treatment is complex, when major surgery has been recommended, or when you simply want greater confidence before beginning treatment.
However, cancer treatment should not be unnecessarily delayed. Discuss the timing of a second opinion with your treating doctor.
Can cancer be treated in India at an advanced stage?
Patients with advanced or metastatic cancer may still have treatment options, but the objectives and available treatments depend on the cancer type, extent of disease and individual circumstances.
Treatment may focus on controlling the disease, prolonging life, relieving symptoms or, in selected situations, achieving long-term disease control.
A specialist assessment is necessary to determine what options may be appropriate.
What medical reports should I send?
Depending on your situation, useful records may include all or any of the following:
Biopsy/pathology reports
Previous treatment records
CT/MRI/PET scan reports
Blood investigations
Discharge summaries
Previous chemotherapy or radiation details
Current medication
Previous doctor's recommendations
If you don't have everything, send what you have.
Our team can tell you what additional information may be required.
Let's help with the next steps
You don't have to navigate your cancer journey alone.
Whether you've just received a diagnosis, have already started treatment, have been advised to undergo surgery, or simply want another specialist opinion—
Start by sharing what you already know.
Send us your medical reports.
We'll help you understand what information is available, identify the appropriate specialist pathway and coordinate the next step with a suitable cancer care team in India.
One report. One conversation. One next step at a time.
There is no obligation to proceed with treatment in India.
Medical opinions, diagnoses and treatment decisions are made by qualified medical professionals.
