Medical Oncology at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Cancer treatment runs through a team, and medical oncology sits close to its centre. It treats cancer through systemic therapies: chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and hormonal therapy. CritiCare Asia Hospitals, a cancer hospital in Mumbai, plans this care in a clear sequence. Rather than removing disease surgically or targeting it with radiation, medical oncology works through the bloodstream, addressing cancer cells wherever they have travelled. Consult our specialists for advanced medical oncology in Andheri East, Mumbai.
What Medical Oncology Covers
- Chemotherapy
targets rapidly dividing cells, a hallmark of cancer - Targeted therapy
aimed at specific molecular changes driving growth - Immunotherapy
helps the immune system recognise and attack cancer - Hormonal therapy
for hormone-dependent cancers, such as certain breast and prostate cancers
The combination depends on cancer type, stage and overall health. Our best oncologists in Mumbai set out the plan.
The Medical Oncologist's Role
The medical oncologist is often the first specialist after diagnosis. They review findings, coordinate with radiologists, pathologists and surgeons, and build a plan for the specific case, then monitor response, adjust doses and change course when needed. This coordination is at the core of cancer treatment in Andheri East, Mumbai. The right time for a first visit is as soon as diagnosis is confirmed.
Day-Care Chemotherapy
Many regimens do not need admission. Day-care infusion sets patients up in dedicated chairs for sessions running from under an hour to several hours, depending on the regimen. Where the schedule allows, consultation and pre-treatment tests can be completed in a single visit.
Preparing for Your Appointment
- Bring records, prescriptions and reports, including imaging, blood work and ECGs
- Carry a list of current medications where possible
- Consider bringing a family member or friend
- Write down questions beforehand
The first appointment runs long, with a review of history, an examination and discussion of further investigations.
Managing Side Effects
Nausea, fatigue and a weakened immune system are among the more common effects. Anti-nausea medication, growth factors to support blood counts and nutritional guidance are built into the plan and adjusted over time.
Survivorship and Follow-Up
Follow-up appointments, surveillance imaging and monitoring for late effects continue beyond active therapy, helping catch recurrence early.
Treatment Approach: Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy
Chemotherapy is given intravenously or orally, in cycles with rest periods for recovery. Targeted therapy is built around specific molecular changes in a tumour, more precise but not suited to every cancer. Immunotherapy relies on checkpoint inhibitors, which release the brakes cancer places on the immune system. Biomarker and genomic testing increasingly guide choices, analysing a tumour's molecular makeup to identify the therapies most likely to work.
Medical Oncology Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
At CritiCare Asia Hospitals in Andheri East, Mumbai, appointments, tests and infusions are scheduled in a clear order, so each stage begins on time. Oncologists work with radiologists, pathologists and surgical colleagues so every decision reflects the full clinical picture. Patients are guided from first consultation through treatment and follow-up, and plans are explained in terms they can act on. To understand your case, speak with a medical oncologist in Andheri East, Mumbai.