The Medical Oncology Department at Joshi Hospital provides comprehensive care for patients diagnosed with cancer, offering evidence-based treatments, compassionate support, and long-term disease management. Cancer care involves not just treating the disease but addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of each patient. The department follows a structured, multidisciplinary approach to ensure holistic and personalized treatment for every individual.

Medical oncology focuses on the use of medicines—chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy—to control, shrink, or eliminate cancer. With advancements in medical science, cancer treatment has become more precise and patient-specific, allowing for better outcomes and improved quality of life. At Joshi Hospital, the team ensures that each patient receives timely evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and a treatment plan tailored to their condition.

Scope of Services

The department provides specialized care for a wide range of cancers, including:

• Breast cancer
• Lung cancer
• Colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers
• Blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
• Genitourinary cancers, including prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer
• Gynecological cancers, including ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer
• Head & neck cancers
• Bone and soft-tissue cancers
• Skin cancers and rare tumor types

Each case is evaluated thoroughly using advanced diagnostic tools and a multidisciplinary review when required.

Chemotherapy Services

Chemotherapy remains one of the primary treatment modalities for many cancers. Joshi Hospital offers:

• Outpatient and inpatient chemotherapy administration
• Protocol-based treatment planning
• Pre-chemotherapy evaluation
• Management of side effects
• Post-treatment monitoring and follow-up

The team ensures meticulous dosing, supportive care, and continuous monitoring to make chemotherapy as safe and comfortable as possible.

Targeted Therapy & Precision Medicine

Targeted therapy uses drugs designed to attack specific molecular changes in cancer cells. This approach improves treatment accuracy while minimizing harm to healthy cells. The department provides:

• Molecular profiling
• Personalized treatment plans
• Monitoring for therapy response
• Management of therapy-related side effects

These therapies help patients achieve better control over cancer with fewer systemic effects compared to traditional chemotherapy.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy helps the body’s immune system identify and destroy cancer cells more effectively. It is a rapidly evolving area with significant benefits for cancers such as lung cancer, melanoma, certain lymphomas, and more. Services include:

• Immune checkpoint inhibitors
• Immunomodulatory drugs
• Regular evaluations for treatment tolerance
• Long-term follow-up to assess response

The department closely monitors patients to ensure safe and effective immunotherapy administration.

Supportive & Palliative Care

Cancer treatment involves more than medical therapy. Joshi Hospital focuses on improving patient comfort and quality of life through:

• Pain management
• Nutritional counselling
• Infection prevention
• Management of chemotherapy-induced complications
• Emotional and psychosocial support
• End-of-life care planning when necessary

The goal is to support patients and families at every stage of the treatment journey.

Follow-Up & Long-Term Care

Cancer care continues long after active treatment. The department provides structured follow-up plans that include:

• Regular physical examinations
• Imaging and laboratory monitoring
• Screening for recurrence
• Survivorship counseling
• Lifestyle guidance for improved recovery

Long-term monitoring ensures early detection of recurrence and helps patients transition back to routine life confidently.

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Cancer care involves collaboration across specialties such as surgical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, haematology, and nutrition. The medical oncology team works closely with these departments to ensure seamless and integrated care for every patient.