Overview of Specialty

The Department of Medical Oncology at yashoda mediciy and Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, kaushambi provides comprehensive cancer care with a focus on advanced treatments, compassionate support, and evidence-based protocols. We specialize in managing both solid tumors (breast, lung, colon, prostate, etc.) and blood cancers (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma). Beyond curative treatment, our team offers palliative care to maintain comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Our doctors, nurses, and staff are trained to provide international standard treatments while also ensuring the emotional and psychological well-being of patients and families.

Vision & Mission

Vision
To be recognized as a leading center of excellence in oncology, combining cutting-edge treatment with compassionate care.

Mission

  • Provide ethical, affordable, and evidence-based cancer care.
  • Follow a multidisciplinary approach where specialists work collaboratively.
  • Increase awareness of cancer prevention and early detection.
  • Promote research and clinical trials, giving patients access to innovative therapies.

APPROACH TO CANCER PATIENTS

Our approach to cancer treatment is multidisciplinary and personalized. Every patient is discussed in a Tumor Board meeting where oncologists, surgeons, radiation specialists, pathologists, and radiologists collaborate to create the best treatment plan.
In early-stage cancers, our goal is cure, often using a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. For advanced cancers, the focus shifts to controlling disease, prolonging survival, and improving quality of life.

Services Available

The department provides comprehensive cancer care, from screening and diagnosis to treatment, survivorship, and palliative care.

  • Comprehensive cancer screening programs (breast, cervical, colorectal, prostate).
  • Genetic counseling and testing for families with hereditary cancer risk.
  • Day Care Chemotherapy Unit for safe and monitored treatment.
  • Central Venous Catheter and Port Insertion facilities.
  • 24×7 Emergency Oncology Care for complications during treatment.
  • In-house Oncology Pharmacy with essential medicines.
  • Counseling, survivorship programs, and palliative care support.

Conditions Treated

  • Solid tumors: Breast, lung, colon, prostate, ovarian, pancreatic, gastric, and more.
  • Blood cancers: Leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma.
  • Hereditary cancer syndromes identified through genetic testing.
  • Precancerous conditions detected in early screening programs.

Diagnosis & Staging

Accurate diagnosis and staging guide every treatment plan. Our diagnostic tools include:

  • Pathology and Molecular Labs: After a biopsy (a small piece of tissue taken from the tumor), our pathologists study the cells under a microscope to confirm the presence and type of cancer. With molecular tests, we can look for changes in genes or proteins inside the cancer cells. These details help us decide whether a patient will benefit more from chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy.
  • Radiology Services: Advanced imaging tests like PET-CT scans, MRI, and CT scans allow doctors to see the exact location, size, and spread of cancer. These scans are painless and provide a “map” of the disease inside the body.
  • Interventional Radiology: Sometimes, special image-guided procedures are needed to take tissue samples (biopsies) or place catheters and stents to relieve symptoms. This helps us combine accurate diagnosis with patient comfort.

Therapeutic Modalities

Cancer treatment has come a long way in the last few decades. Today, patients benefit from a variety of modern therapies that are safer, more effective, and better tolerated than ever before. At our center, we design treatment plans by combining these approaches in a way that best suits each patient’s disease, stage, and overall health.

  • Chemotherapy: For curative, adjuvant, or palliative treatment.
  • Targeted Therapy: Precision medicines that attack specific cancer mutations.
  • Immunotherapy: Harnessing the immune system to fight cancer, including checkpoint inhibitors and CAR-T therapy.
  • Hormone Therapy: For hormone-driven cancers such as breast and prostate.
  • Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs): New-generation targeted chemotherapy.
  • Multimodal Treatments: Combination of surgery, radiation, and medical oncology for optimal results.

Supportive & Palliative Care

Cancer treatment is not just about medicines and hospital visits. True cancer care goes far beyond active treatment, focusing also on the overall well-being of the patient and their family. At our center, we provide a wide range of supportive and palliative services that help patients cope better with treatment and live life with comfort.

  • Nutritional Counseling: Eating well during cancer treatment is essential. Our dieticians work with patients to design meals that provide strength, maintain weight, and reduce side effects like nausea or loss of appetite. A personalized diet plan helps patients heal faster and feel stronger.
  • Psychological Support: A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Patients and families often experience anxiety, fear, or sadness. Our counselors and psychologists provide a safe space to talk, cope with stress, and maintain a positive outlook. Support groups also allow patients to connect with others going through similar experiences.
  • Pain Relief and Symptom Management: Many patients worry about pain during cancer. With modern medicines and techniques, most pain can be controlled effectively. We also manage other troubling symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, and sleep problems so that patients remain as comfortable as possible.
  • Palliative and End-of-Life Care: When cure is not possible, our focus shifts to improving quality of life. Palliative care aims to reduce suffering, maintain dignity, and provide emotional and spiritual support. For patients nearing the end of life, our compassionate team ensures comfort, respect, and care for both the patient and their family.

Medical Oncology Treatments Explained

Cancer treatment in medical oncology involves a range of therapies, each chosen based on the type of cancer, its stage, and the overall health of the individual. Treatments are explained thoroughly so that families can make informed decisions with confidence.

  • Chemotherapy
    Uses medicines to destroy rapidly dividing cancer cells. It can be given before surgery (neoadjuvant), after surgery (adjuvant), or in advanced disease to control symptoms. Side effects such as fatigue, hair loss, and low blood counts are managed with supportive medicines, making it far more tolerable today than in the past.
  • Targeted Therapy
    These medicines act on specific genetic or molecular changes that drive cancer growth. Examples include therapies for HER2-positive breast cancer or EGFR-mutated lung cancer. Because they target only cancer cells, side effects are often fewer compared to chemotherapy.
  • Immunotherapy
    This treatment activates the body’s own immune system to attack cancer cells. Checkpoint inhibitors and CAR-T cell therapy have transformed the outlook for many blood cancers and advanced solid tumours, offering long-term benefits for some individuals.
  • Hormone Therapy
    For cancers such as breast and prostate that grow under the influence of hormones, hormone-blocking tablets or injections help slow or stop growth. This approach is often used alongside other treatments and is generally well tolerated.

Every treatment plan is individualised, often combining more than one of these approaches to give the best possible outcome.

Future Directions

Cancer care is advancing rapidly, and our department continues to adopt new technologies and approaches to stay at the forefront:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve accuracy in diagnosis and personalise treatment planning.
  • Expanded Molecular Tumour Boards where genetic and molecular findings guide therapy decisions.
  • Cost-effective Cancer Care Pathways designed specifically for Indian patients, balancing affordability with international standards.
  • International Clinical Trials giving access to promising therapies that may not yet be available in routine practice.

Our vision is to combine medical progress with compassionate care, so every individual benefits from the most modern and meaningful advances in oncology.

Scope of Services

The Department of Medical Oncology provides comprehensive services that extend across prevention, early detection, treatment, and long-term support.

  • Cancer Screening
    Programmes for breast, cervical, colorectal, and prostate cancers using mammography, Pap smears, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and imaging. Early detection significantly improves survival outcomes.
  • Genetic Counselling & Testing
    For families with a history of cancer, identifying inherited risks allows early monitoring and preventive measures.
  • Diagnosis & Staging
    Biopsies, molecular testing, PET-CT, MRI, and CT scans are used to identify cancer type, extent, and spread. Interventional radiology supports accurate biopsies and symptom-relief procedures.
  • Active Treatment
    Includes chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and access to clinical trials. Treatments are delivered in a modern day-care chemotherapy unit with close monitoring.
  • Supportive & Palliative Care
    Services such as nutritional counselling, psychological support, pain management, and palliative care are available throughout the cancer journey, not just at the end stages.
  • Survivorship & Follow-up
    Long-term care plans help individuals recover, manage side effects, and maintain quality of life after treatment.

This broad scope reflects our philosophy: cancer care is not limited to medicines alone but addresses every aspect of health and well-being.

Specialized Programs

  • Precision Oncology: Genetic testing to tailor treatment.
  • Onco-fertility: Fertility preservation for young patients before treatment.
  • Survivorship Clinics: Long-term follow-up for post-treatment patients.
  • Clinical Trials: Access to experimental therapies under strict safety standards.

Facilities

  • Day Care Chemotherapy Unit with modern infusion chairs.
  • Cytotoxic Admixture Room with laminar airflow, ensuring sterile and safe preparation of drugs.
  • A 24×7 Blood Bank capable of supplying blood and blood components for patients undergoing treatment.
  • A dedicated Emergency Oncology Unit for urgent treatment of complications such as infections, bleeding, or severe reactions.
  • Central Venous Catheter and Port Insertion facilities to make repeated chemotherapy administration safer.
  • An In-house Oncology Pharmacy stocked with all essential cancer medicines.

Meet Our Expert Medical Team

Dr Abhishek Yadav
Dr Abhishek Yadav

DIRECTOR – Medical Oncology

Dr. Abhinav Jain
Dr. Abhinav Jain

Attending Consultant – Radiology & Imaging

Patient Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

Palliative care focuses on symptom relief, pain management, and emotional support when cure is not possible.

Immunotherapy strengthens the immune system to fight cancer and can produce long-term remission in some cases.

Targeted therapy acts on specific cancer cell mutations, sparing normal cells, while chemotherapy affects all rapidly dividing cells.

For some cancers (like lymphoma or leukemia), chemotherapy can be curative. In others, it helps control disease and prolong life.

Chemotherapy uses medicines to destroy cancer cells. It can be given via injection or as tablets.