What is Oncology?
Oncology is the branch of medicine dealing with cancer — its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. India's oncology centres offer surgical oncology, medical oncology (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy), radiation oncology (including CyberKnife and MR-Linac), and haemato-oncology. Multidisciplinary tumour boards ensure personalised treatment plans at 50–70% lower cost than the UK.
Types of Oncology
Surgical Oncology
Surgical removal of tumours with curative or palliative intent.
Medical Oncology
Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy.
Radiation Oncology
Radiotherapy including CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, MR-Linac, and IMRT.
Haemato-Oncology
Treatment of blood cancers: leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
Palliative Oncology
Symptom management and quality-of-life care throughout cancer treatment.
Types of Oncology Treatments
Chemotherapy
Drug therapy that kills rapidly dividing cancer cells — used alone or combined with other treatments.
Targeted Therapy
Drugs that block specific molecular targets driving cancer growth (e.g. HER2, EGFR inhibitors).
Immunotherapy
Checkpoint inhibitors and CAR-T cell therapy that harness the immune system to fight cancer.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
CyberKnife or Gamma Knife delivers highly focused radiation to tumours with sub-millimetre precision.
Possible Causes
- Genetic Mutations: Inherited or acquired gene mutations (BRCA1/2, TP53) drive uncontrolled cell growth.
- Lifestyle Factors: Smoking, alcohol, obesity, and poor diet are major modifiable cancer risk factors.
- Infections: HPV, hepatitis B/C, H. pylori, and EBV are linked to specific cancers.
- Environmental Exposure: Radiation, asbestos, and chemical carcinogens increase cancer risk.
Conditions Treated
Common Procedures
Why is Oncology needed?
- Diagnose cancer at the earliest possible stage for best outcomes
- Deliver surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy
- Manage haematological cancers: leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma
- Provide targeted therapy and precision oncology
- Palliative care to manage symptoms and improve quality of life
When should you see a specialist?
- Unexplained weight loss, fatigue, or persistent pain
- Lump or swelling that does not resolve
- Change in bowel/bladder habits or blood in urine/stool
- Abnormal imaging or biopsy results
- Seeking a second opinion or more affordable cancer treatment abroad
Precautions & Aftercare
- Do not delay starting treatment once diagnosed — timing is critical in oncology
- Maintain excellent nutrition during chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- Inform your oncologist of all supplements and herbal remedies
- Avoid sun exposure during and after radiotherapy to treated areas
- Attend all monitoring scans and blood tests during treatment
- Seek psychological support — cancer treatment affects mental health significantly
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