Oncology

Introduction

Oncology is the broad medical field associated with cancer; its treatment, prevention and care are overseen by the oncologists at Picaso Hospital. The comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to cancer care here at Picaso Hospital is the key focus of our Integrated Oncology Centre of Excellence and our Cancer Centre.

Cancer may develop in almost any part of the body. While other specialists may focus on a specific region where cancer develops, our oncologists oversee the entire process of a cancer patient’s treatment, including post-cancer care.

Common Conditions

Most cancer patients typically do not realise they have cancer in the early stages. At this stage, most patients feel normal and do not encounter pain or inconvenience to their day-to-day lives. However, over time, cancer cells may metastasise, which is the spread of the cancer cells to different parts of the body. As other tissues and organs start to break down, patients may suffer from a wide array of complications, potentially resulting in loss of life.

Cancer tends to be a life-long battle for many patients. As such, fighting cancer may prove to be a mental burden as well. At Picaso Hospital, we understand the struggle cancer patients may go through, and our oncologists are ready to offer the necessary support with the assistance of the cancer centres available here for the benefit of our patients.  

Treatments

Oncologists can come up with a comprehensive treatment plan and guide patients on each step of the process. Cancer patients might need to undergo various treatments throughout their affliction. Depending on the patient’s health and the severity of the cancer, the types of treatments available to them might not be available to others.

Cancer patients tend to undergo any combination of the following treatments:

• Advanced surgery
• Clinical oncology
  • IORT (Intraoperative radiation therapy)
  • Brachytherapy
  • Radiotherapy/External beam radiation therapy
• Medical oncology
  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Hormonal therapy
  • Targeted therapy
  • Clinical trials