Cancer

Treatment &
Management
MIOT HOSPITALS, CHENNAI
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What is Cancer?
Cancer has more than 100 forms and is, perhaps, the most dreaded diagnosis
today. So insidious is this disease that the word is used in everyday parlance to
refer to an evil or destructive practice or phenomenon that is hard to contain or
eradicate.
Cancer is the out-of-control multiplication of abnormal cells that results in
malignancy in the affected organ. Some are fortunate to receive a diagnosis and
treatment in the early stages of this disease. Some others hardly present with any
symptoms of the cancer till the late stages.
At MIOT International we have a dedicated facility to treat cancer - MIOT Institute
of Cancer Cure is one of our Centers of Excellence where all forms of cancer are
treated by highly-trained and experienced specialists using the latest technology
and advances in medicine. In each and every case, MIOT employs the best minds
in order to obtain definitive diagnoses and offer effective treatment.

Treatment Modalities
There are three primary treatment modalities to cancer: chemotherapy,
surgery and radiotherapy. A multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer
is at the root of our Tumour Board, comprised of oncologists, pathologists,
radiologists, reconstructive surgeons and other specialists. The Tumour Board
meets thrice a week to discuss the detailed diagnostic information about each
case, which is discussed in depth, and to chart out the most effective
treatment plan for each patient according to his/her particular needs.
Also on this Tumour Board are our specialists from the MIOT Institute of
Haematology, Haemato-oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant
to
treat
patients with blood and germ-cell cancers. These specialists are supported by
a dedicated team of nurses, nutritionists and counsellors, who help patients
complete their treatment as planned.

Treatment Modalities
Medical Oncology - We treat cancer patients with chemotherapy to
supplement the benefits of surgery and/or radiotherapy. This helps to
improve the quality of life and prolong survival in the case of blood-related
cancers such as lymphomas, leukaemia and germ-cell tumours. The latest
drugs in the right combinations are used; these drugs are prepared under an
infection-free laminar hood to maintain their effectiveness.
Surgical Oncology - Onco-surgery is the treatment modality that gives
patients the highest cure-rates for cancer. Besides surgery to remove
malignant tumours, onco-surgeons also perform diagnostic procedures like
biopsies, endoscopies, placement of drug-delivery devices, etc.

Treatment Modalities
Radiation Oncology deals with radiotherapy to treat cancers, either by
itself or in addition to medical and surgical oncology. This depends on the
type of cancer and its location in the body.
MIOT International is the first hospital in the Asia-Pacific region to
commission the latest armoury in fighting cancer - TrueBeam STx. This
revolutionary radiotherapy instrument is four times faster than regular
radiotherapy.
We also offer all types of internal (brachytherapy) and external beam
radiation for the treatment of cancers. The three types of external beam
radiation therapy are: Intensity Modulated Radiation Treatment (IMRT);
Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy(SRS/SRT) and Stereotactic Body
Radiation Treatment (SBRT).

Definite Diagnosis
In truth, treatment for cancer begins in the laboratory itself. MIOT
Internationals 24-hour lab is spread over 6000 sq. ft. and ranked 8th in the
world. Expert technologists, high level of automation and exacting quality
control protocols enable the study of cancer tissues at a molecular level and
ensure that diagnosis is accurate. This helps the oncologist in planning
treatment that will afford optimum benefits for the patient.
MICC is equipped with the sophisticated dual-head gamma camera with its
advanced workstation and the 64-slice PET CT, which give our specialists
detailed information about the physiology and pathophysiology of various
organ systems in as little as 15 minutes.

Definite Diagnosis
Our state-of-the-art digital mammography is non-invasive and comfortable
and picks up tumours even before they can be felt. This enables early
diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
Sophisticated facilities for detecting gastrointestinal and liver cancers
include endoscopy, minimally-invasive biopsies and more.
Our aim at the MIOT Institute for Cancer Cure is to detect and beat the
cancer as fast and as painlessly as possible. In the unfortunate event of endstage cancer, we offer palliative care to keep our patients comfortable with
the support of our expert and empathetic staff.

For More Information

MIOT International
4/112, Mount Poonamalle Road,
Manapakkam,
Chennai - 600 089,
Tamil Nadu,
INDIA.
Tel: +91 44 42002288 , +91 44 22492288
Email: chief@miothospitals.com
Website: http://www.miotinternational.com/