MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
The Department of Medical Oncology was established in October 2023, after the joining of its first faculty. The Department of Medical Oncology commenced the OPD services since 01-11-2023 and dedicated to providing tertiary level diagnostic, therapeutic & preventive care to oncology patients through OPD, IPD, Day Care & special clinics.
Vision:
To establish a center of excellence in oncology, for evidence-based, state-of-art, individualized care for all cancers as well as a center for advanced teaching, training, and research in oncology.
Mission statement:
Services available in the department:
OPD Services:
The Outpatient services of the department were started on 01/11/2023. The department gives quality care and caters to the healthcare of patients in terms of Preventive Oncology, Clinical evaluation of suspected cancers, guidance for relevant diagnostic investigations, and treatment consultation for all types of cancers.
Oncology Day Care Facility: Includes dedicated beds for the administration of daycare chemotherapy & supportive treatment.
IPD Services:
The In-patient services of the department were started on 06/11/2023. Patients receive comprehensive care by doctors, nursing team and other health care staff. The department is actively involved in the training of nursing officers with respect to the Safe-handling of the chemotherapy drugs, Preparation and mixing, Administering the drugs with utmost care as well as Dietary Counseling, Pharmacotherapy and other supportive care measures.