About the Fortis Cancer Institute

About:
Fortis cancer institute is a leader in the fight against cancer, using cutting-edge technology and expert specialist care. It is committed to healing cancer-affected individuals and is at the forefront of using innovative technologies. It is one of the premier cancer institutes that offers a wide range of treatments for various cancers.

Fortis' cancer team is a multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists, including oncologists, once-surgeons, radiologists, nurses, and palliative staff dedicated to providing patient-centric care to afflicted individuals. The research team at Fortis strives to develop novel treatment strategies and improvise the existing ones to provide top-notch treatment care for its patients. From using robotics in treatments to providing awareness programs, Fortis has always put forth its maximum efforts in cancer prevention.

Cancer services at Fortis:
Fortis offers various cancer treatments, including medical, surgical, and radiation oncology.

Medical oncology is an evolving branch that has expanded its wings unprecedentedly. A medical oncology team has oncologists or cancer specialists who diagnose and treat cancer using drugs or chemotherapy. They mainly deal with solid tumours such as prostate, breast, colorectal, and lung cancers and also with blood-related haematological cancers such as leukaemia’s, myelomas, and lymphomas. Medical oncology at Fortis also includes advanced therapeutic options, such as hormonal therapies specifically for prostate and breast cancers, immunotherapy to fight cancer by altering the immune system, and targeted therapy that targets specific markers causing cancer.

Surgical oncology involves using specific tools to remove solid tumours from the body. Fortis has experienced onco-surgeons who can perform precise surgeries using cutting-edge cancer technologies. Advanced cancer technologies like cryosurgery, Lasers, hyperthermia, and photodynamic therapy are used to treat various cancers like skin cancer, precancers, and cervical and non-small cell lung cancers. We have trained and experienced surgeons who can perform open surgeries or use minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy and robotic assisted.

Radiation oncology uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells, shrink their size, or alleviate symptoms. Fortis Hospital has advanced radio-oncology units that can deliver radiation therapy precisely to the target area using advanced imaging. Radiotherapy in cancer can deliver radiation using an external source called External beam radiotherapy or an internal source called internal beam radiotherapy. Our radio-oncology unit has experienced surgeons and nurses who are proficiently equipped to manage the side effects caused by radiation.

Collaborative care at Fortis:
The medical, surgical, and radiation oncology teams can work independently or collectively to deliver precise and targeted therapy to patients. Depending on the tumour’s size, extent, type, and spread, one or two therapies may be combined to provide effective outcomes. Oncologists from the three specialties collaborate to discuss and design the