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Cancer :
No one knows for sure how a normal cell becomes a cancer cell. But scientists
agree that people get cancer mainly through repeated or long-term contact with
one or more cancer-causing agents...., called carcinogens. The carcinogens cause
body cells to change their structures and to grow out of control.
Risk factor :
An agent that has been linked to the cause of a particular kind of cancer is
called a risk factor. Contact with that agent increases an individual's
likelihood (or risk} of getting that kind of cancer. Exposure to a particular
risk factor does not necessarily mean that you will get the disease, but it does
mean that the possibility that you might get cancer has increased. Risk factors
are described in sever always,
There are both "avoidable" and "unavoidable" risk factors. You can cut down or
cut out your contact with avoidable risk factors, such as tobacco or alcohol.
Unavoidable risk factors are those which you personally can-not control. For
example, the risks of getting any type of cancer in- creases as you get older.
There are both "known" and "suspected" risk factors. A known risk factor is an
agent that has been shown by either studies of human populations or by
laboratory tests to be capable of producing cancer. A "suspected" risk factor is
thought to produce cancer, although studies have not yet confirmed the link to
cancer.
 Onco
Surgery
Our surgical oncology set up (Aastha oncology associates) is the largest group
of surgical oncologist in Gujarat. The group consists of 7 surgical oncologists,
practicing super-specialty surgical oncology.
They are trained at major cancer centers in India, USA, Europe and Australia.
The team has been performing all major operations and with consistently good
results for over 15 years. The team has specialists of cancers of Hepatobiliary
and Colorectal, head and neck, breast and Thoracic, onco- reconstruction of head
& neck and breast.
The scope of services involves:
Head & Neck Cancer:
Composite reconstruction with modified neck dissection , Mandible preserving
procedures Voice preserving laryngectomy, laser surgery for mouth & voice box
cancer, craniofacial surgery, thyroid & parathyroid surgery, pariotid surgery,
microvascular reconstruction.
Breast Cancer:
Breast conservation surgery for early breast cancer. Breast reconstruction
following Modified radical mastectomy.
Thoracic Cancer:
Radical esophagectomy , Radical Pneumonectomy, chest wall
excision & reconstruction .
Hepatobilliary & Gastrointestinal Cancer:
Hepatic resection, radical cholecystectomy, whipple’s operation, Radical
Gastrectomy , Nerve Sparing Low , Anterior Resection with stapler , Pelvic
Exenteration surgery , Surgeries for colon cancer.
Gynecologic Cancer:
Wertheim – Meig’s Operation , Radical Vulvectomy, Radical Ovariectomy , Radical
parametrectomy in Cervical stumps Cancer & following inadvertent hysterectomy.
Oncology Super speciality Clinic
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This is a unique and ambitious
programme ensuring availability of various Specialists under one roof ie.
Medical Oncologists, Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Psycho-Oncology and
Counselling, Physiotherapy,
Tumor Board:
Every Tuesday major cancer centre across the country meet on video
conference as tumor board to discuss complex, rare and challenging cancer
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Ancillary Services Supporting
Oncology Set- Up
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Outpatients Departments: Spacious, separate rooms for Head & Neck examination
(equipped with Hopkins Video Laryngoscope), Breast & Gastrointestinal
examination and counseling.
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PAP Test and Colposcopy Clinic- Zeiss Colposcope with facility for LLETZ
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Outpatient Chemotherapy administration Services with qualified nurses
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Operation Theatres-4 major,1-minor and 1 endoscopy theatre. Moller Wiedel
Operating microscope, CO2 Laser, I I T V, Power saw/Drill and Harmonic Scalpel
with Focus probe.
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Critical care unit/ surgical intensive care unit equipped with ventilators,
Blood Gas Analyser and central Monitoring.
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Pathology Departments- Including Frozen section, Cytology, Histopathology, Tumor
Marker Assay and Blood Bank.
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Radiology Department- Including Ultrasound, Colour Doppler, X-Ray, Mammography
and Siemens Multislice CT Scan.
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Endoscopy-Upper and Lower GI Endoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Uroendoscopy and
Laparoscopy.
Our Team is committed to make this a centre of excellence with a scientific and
human approach for prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Medical Oncology
Medical oncology is the most developing modality in cancer care. Previously,
radiation oncologists and surgeons used to carry out administration of
chemotherapy. However, with rapid progress in the field, the specialty has
carved out an important place and demands that dedicated qualified medical
oncology consultants perform administration of chemotherapy to achieve the best
results in terms of cancer cure while minimizing the toxicity of treatment.
Department of Medical Oncology at HCG Medi-Surge Hospitals provides
state-of-the art-services in the management of cancer through the use of
chemotherapy and allied drugs. The Department is serviced by highly trained and
dedicated medical oncologists who focus solely on cancer management.
The Department has expertise in the management of all solid cancers,
hematological malignancies such as acute and chronic leukemias, lymphomas and
multiple myelomas. Medical Oncologist treats the patients with chemotherapy and
or target therapy according to national and international guidelines
Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy is out sourced, consultation can be done with prior
appointment.
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