Oncology



Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases affecting the world today. As newer treatments are discovered for the disease, patent laws and high cost of treatment has pushed oncology treatments away from the reach of the common man. In India, the best treatments for oncology are available at a fraction of the price in the West. Apart from the cost effective treatments available in India, the expertise of the doctors, and the various facilities extended to overseas patients are just some of the advantages of medical tourism in India.

At the Apollo Cancer Institute of the Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, the best and most modern treatments are available for oncological problems. The hospital is the leader in not just treating cancer, but also providing preventive care like regular check ups. Cancer screening programs at the Apollo are aimed at early detection of cancer, which can be crucial in deciding the chances of complete recovery.

The oncology treatments available at the Apollo Hospital range from surgical intervention (see surgical oncology) to radiation oncology. Chemotherapy also forms an important part of the treatment.

The Apollo Hospital also a special Pediatric Oncology ward to treat cancers in children. Special care is provided to children, and the treatments are carried out in a warm, non-threatening atmosphere.

It must always be kept in mind that with the advance of modern medicine, oncology too has developed by leaps and bounds. Detected early, and if treated by expert oncologists, cancer is now completely curable in most cases.