Medical Oncology

"Taking on cancer with science, strength, and support — together."
Choose Health City Hospital, Guwahati for advanced, comprehensive oncology care.

Department of Medical Oncology

Where Science Heals and Compassion Supports

The Medical Oncology Department at Health City Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized cancer care to patients across all stages of the disease. The department is backed by a team of highly experienced, skilled oncologists, nurses, and support staff, working together with Supportive and Palliative Care specialists to ensure holistic healing — not just of the body, but also the mind and spirit.

Integrated Supportive & Palliative Care

Our oncologists collaborate closely with the Palliative and Supportive Care team, ensuring both inpatient and outpatient cancer patients receive seamless, multidisciplinary care. Weekly interdisciplinary meetings are held where complex cases are reviewed and treatment plans are shared, allowing:

• Joint decision-making
• Symptom relief (pain, fatigue, nausea)
• Emotional and psychological support for both patients and caregivers
• Continuity of care from diagnosis to survivorship or end-of-life

Services Offered

• Chemotherapy (IV and oral regimens)
• Targeted therapy and immunotherapy
• Hormonal therapy for breast, prostate, and gynecological cancers
• Outpatient, day-care, and inpatient oncology care
• Advanced cancer diagnostics and molecular profiling
• Tumor board discussions and multidisciplinary treatment planning
• Survivorship planning and long-term follow-up

Departmental Aims

Organ-Based Specialization
We offer disease-specific expertise across organ systems including: Breast, lung, GI, liver, pancreas, genitourinary, head & neck, haematological malignancies

Round-the-Clock Blood Bank Support
An in-house 24x7 blood bank ensures immediate access to blood and blood components critical for oncology treatments like chemotherapy and bone marrow suppression.

Evidence-Based & Personalized Treatment
The department stays at the forefront of oncologic research, adopting the latest advancements in cancer therapeutics to tailor treatment to each individual patient.

Mission

To improve cancer outcomes and quality of life by providing expert, ethical, and empathetic care, and by empowering patients and families with knowledge and support through every phase of the cancer journey.

"Taking on cancer with science, strength, and support — together."
Choose Health City Hospital, Guwahati for advanced, compassionate oncology care.

Experience

The Department of Medical Oncology at Health City Hospital, Guwahati, brings extensive experience in comprehensive cancer care, offering evidence-based treatment for a wide spectrum of cancers. Our team has managed thousands of cases involving both solid tumors and hematological malignancies.

The department is supported by:

• A full-service 24x7 blood bank for transfusion support
• A dedicated day care chemotherapy unit
• Inpatient wards with trained oncology nursing staff
• A long-standing collaboration with Supportive and Palliative Care services, ensuring a holistic treatment approach

Multidisciplinary care is at the heart of our services, with weekly tumor board meetings, joint care planning, and continual follow-up through every stage of treatment — from diagnosis to survivorship or end-of-life support.

Expertise

We offer specialized, organ-based cancer management for:

• Breast, lung, head & neck, GI, hepatobiliary, gynecologic, and urologic cancers
• Blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
• Metastatic and recurrent cancers

Our oncologists are proficient in treatment modification protocols, management of treatment-related toxicities, and use of clinical scoring tools for prognosis and staging (e.g., ECOG, TNM, IPI scores).

The department plays a central role in the hospital’s Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Program, which includes:

• Medical oncology
• Surgical oncology
• Radiation oncology
• Palliative care
• Diagnostics and molecular lab services

We follow NCCN, ESMO, and ASCO guidelines and contribute to:

• Internal CME programs and medical audits
• Tumor board case discussions
• Patient education seminars on cancer prevention and early detection
• Cancer registry and treatment outcome documentation

Our team includes board-certified oncologists, trained oncology nurses, clinical pharmacists, and palliative care physicians, ensuring best-in-class treatment aligned with international standards.

The Department is committed to:

• Patient-centered care through shared decision-making
• Transparent communication on treatment options, costs, and expected outcomes
• Informed consent at every stage of the treatment process
• Respect for patient dignity, privacy, and cultural needs
• Emotional support for both patients and families, including end-of-life counseling where appropriate

By combining clinical excellence with empathetic support, we foster long-term trust with every patient under our care.

"Taking on cancer with expertise, ethics, and empathy — together."
The Medical Oncology Department at Health City Hospital, Guwahati is committed to transforming the cancer journey for every patient.