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1. 2023
MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO
CANCER TREATMENT AT

2. Cancer is a complex disease that affects millions of
people worldwide, and it requires a multidisciplinary
approach to provide effective treatment
Sri Ramakrishna Hospital recognizes the importance of collaboration
between medical specialists to deliver the best possible care to
cancer patients.
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3. Medical
Oncology
Medical oncology is the branch of
oncology that specializes in the use of
medications and other non-surgical
treatments to treat cancer.

4. At Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, we offer a
variety of medical oncology treatments
CHEMOTHERAPY
Our medical oncologists use
a range of chemotherapy
drugs, including traditional
chemotherapy agents and
newer, targeted therapies, to
treat a variety of cancers
IMMUNOTHERAPY
Our medical oncologists
use immunotherapy drugs
to stimulate the immune
system and help it
recognize and attack
cancer cells
TARGETED THERAPY
Our medical oncologists
use targeted therapy drugs
to target specific proteins
or genes that are involved in
the growth and spread of
cancer cells

5. Surgical oncology is the branch of oncology that
specializes in the surgical management of cancer.
Surgical oncologists are trained to remove tumors
and other cancerous tissues, as well as to perform
reconstructive procedures to restore the function and
appearance of affected areas
Surgical Oncology

6. BREAST
CANCER
GASTROINTESTINAL
CANCER SURGERY
GYNECOLOGICAL
CANCER SURGERY
UROLOGICAL
CANCER SURGERY
Our surgical oncologists perform a wide range of procedures
to treat cancer

7. Radiation oncology is the branch
of oncology that uses ionizing
radiation to treat cancer.
Radiation
Oncology
Radiation therapy can be used to treat a wide range of cancers, either
alone or in combination with other treatments such as surgery or
chemotherapy.
Radiation therapy can be used to shrink tumors before surgery or to
destroy any remaining cancer cells after surgery. Radiation therapy can
also be used to relieve symptoms such as pain or bleeding in patients
with advanced or metastatic cancer

8. External beam
radiation therapy
Stereotactic
radiosurgery
Brachytherapy
Image Guided
Radiotherapy
At Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, we offer a variety of radiation
therapy treatments

9. Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicine that
uses small amounts of radioactive materials to
diagnose and treat diseases, including cancer.

10. At Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, some of the nuclear medicine
treatments offered for cancer
RADIONUCLIDE THERAPY
This involves injecting a radioactive substance into the patient's bloodstream, which then targets
cancer cells and destroys them
RADIOIMMUNOTHERAPY
This is a type of targeted therapy that uses a radioactive substance attached to an antibody that
targets cancer cells
POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY (PET) SCAN
This is a type of imaging test that uses a small amount of radioactive material to detect changes in the body's
cells and tissues
BONE SCAN
This is a type of imaging test that uses a radioactive substance to detect bone cancer or cancer that
has spread to the bones

11. Improved outcomes: Studies have shown that patients who
receive care from a multidisciplinary team have better outcomes,
such as higher survival rates and improved quality of life.
More comprehensive care: A multidisciplinary team can provide
a more comprehensive approach to care, addressing not only the
patient's physical needs but also their emotional, psychological,
and social needs.
Better communication: A team approach encourages better
communication among healthcare professionals, leading to more
informed decision-making and better coordination of care.
Reduced treatment-related side effects: By working together,
the team can identify potential side effects of treatments and
develop strategies to minimize them.
THE BENEFITS OF A MULTIDISCIPLINARY
APPROACH TO CANCER TREATMENT INCLUDE:

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