Transforming Cancer Care with Expertise and Innovation at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai
The Fortis Mulund Cancer Institute integrates top-rated cancer specialists, innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology, and the latest research to ensure you get the care you need. As a global leader in cancer care, we strive to deliver the finest cancer care to our patients, derived from continuous innovation, relentless research, and the sharing of knowledge and expertise. Beyond cancer care, we are committed to advancing healthcare through prevention, screening, early detection, treatment, research, and education.
Our Approach
Treating cancer is a unified effort of the teams of experts involving various oncology sub-specialties to ensure optimal outcomes for all patients. At Fortis Mulund Cancer Institute, our specialists – many of whom are internationally recognized – care for thousands of patients each year, providing comprehensive treatment across medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology and hematology. Our multidisciplinary approach brings the expertise of several specialists, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, oncology nurses, nutritionists, genetic counsellors, and social workers. This collaborative approach means your treatment options are thoroughly considered before we create a plan that meets all your needs.
Our top priority is to provide you with the best care possible, offering the greatest chance of cure. That’s why we have a multidisciplinary tumor board – a group of medical professionals from various areas of expertise in cancer – in place for each of our programmes. Our tumour board meets regularly to collaboratively review each individual’s case, ensuring that every patient receives a personalized treatment plan in a caring and compassionate manner.
Integrated, Holistic Services
At Fortis Mulund Cancer Institute, we recognize the wide-ranging effects that cancer and its treatments can have on your overall health and well-being. Hence, we offer a full range of evidence-based integrated, holistic services, focusing on treating the ‘whole person’ and not just the cancer alone, from initial consultation to post-treatment care. Our services, including mental health support, palliative care, nutritional support, and rehabilitation, can help you regain your quality of life.
High Volume
So many people choose Fortis Mulund Cancer Institute to receive world-class cancer care backed by best practices and leading-edge protocols. This also indicates that we remain at the forefront of innovation, ensuring patients have access to the latest advancements in cancer treatment. Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and offer cutting-edge cancer care, even as we continually develop ways to improve care every day. For these reasons, accompanied by our advanced technologies, unparalleled expertise, patient volume and exceptional outcomes, we are recognized as one of the best hospitals for cancer care in the country.
Key USPs
Advanced Oncology Treatment
Expertise spans full spectrum of advanced oncology carePioneering Technology and Innovation
Leveraging innovations like MR Linac, PET- CT, CAR TTumor Board
ensuring each patient receives exactly the care they needGlobal Expertise
world-class facilities and innovative approachesPatient-Centered Care
comprehensive services aimed to prevention to care
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Areas of Cancer Care at Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, India
Fortis Hospital Mumbai is backed by onco specialists proficient in dealing with a variety of cancers including:
Brain tumour
Liver cancer
Biliary cancers
Pancreatic cancer
Other gynaecological cancers
Prostate cancer
Sarcomas
Melanoma
Nonmelanoma skin cancer
Thyroid cancer
Neuroendocrine tumours
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Cancer Diagnosis at Fortis Hospital Mumbai
Cancer Blood Tests
Other than common blood tests, complete blood count (CBC) and blood protein testing, tumour marker tests are used to detect cancer cells in the blood. However, tumour markers are also produced by some normal cells in the body and levels may be significantly elevated even in noncancerous conditions.
Tumor markers include:
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) - indication of prostate cancer
Prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) - indication of prostrate, testicular cancer and leukaemia
Cancer antigen 125 (CA 125) - indication of ovarian cancer
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) - indication of colorectal cancer
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) - indication of liver, ovarian and testicular cancer
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) - indication of testis, ovary, liver, stomach, pancreas and lung cancer
CA 19-9 - indication of colon, stomach and bile duct cancer
CA 15-3 - indication of ovarian, lung and prostate cancer
CA 27-29 - indication of breast, colon, stomach, kidney, lung, ovary, pancreas, uterus and liver cancer
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Diagnostic Imaging
Bone scan
Computerized tomography (CT) scan
Mammogram
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
Ultrasonography (USG)
Endoscopic Test
Cystoscopy
Colonoscopy
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD or also called upper endoscopy)
Sigmoidoscopy
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Other Cancer Detection Tests at Fortis Mumbai
Biopsy test
Bone marrow biopsy test
Skin biopsy test
Biopsy genetic testing
Needle biopsy
Surgical biopsy
Flow cytometry biopsy
Immunohistochemistry
Pap smear (Pap test) - an indication of cervical cancer
PSA test
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Scope of Cancer Treatment Services
The goal of cancer treatment is to achieve a cure for cancer, thereby allowing patients to live a normal life span. If a complete cure is not possible, the treatment will be utilised to shrink the tumour or slow down the growth of cancer, enabling patients to live symptom-free life for as long as possible. The following treatments may be used by our Oncology team:
Types of Cancer Treatments:
1. Primary treatment - the goal is to completely remove cancer from the patient’s body or kill all the cancer cells. The most common primary treatment for cancer is surgery. If the cancer is responsive to radiation therapy or chemotherapy, the care team may suggest one of these as the primary treatment for cancer.
2. Adjuvant treatment - the goal is to destroy cancer cells that may remain after the primary treatment. This may reduce the chances of cancer reoccurring. Common adjuvant treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and hormone therapy. Neoadjuvant treatment is similar, but it is performed before the primary treatment to make the primary treatment easier and more effective.
3. Palliative treatment - the goal is to help with the side effects of treatment or signs/symptoms of cancer itself. Surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are used to relieve symptoms. Other medications are also used for relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath, pain etc. Palliative treatment may also be used along with other cancer treatments.
Our Team of Experts
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Dr. Avanish SaklaniDirector Surgical Oncology
Dr. ARUN BEHLConsultant Surgical Oncology
Dr. Prashant PawarConsultant Surgical Oncology
Dr. Raj KapadiaConsultant Surgical Oncology
Dr. Rathan ShettyConsultant Surgical Oncology
Dr. Vivekanand SharmaConsultant Surgical Oncology
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FAQs
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Why Choose Fortis Hospital Mumbai for Cancer Treatment in Mumbai, India?
At Fortis Cancer Institute Mulund, We bring together some of the brightest mind in the field of oncology to focus on you and your cancer increasing your chances for successful treatment. Our tumor board-an export panel of oncologists, pathologist and other specialties involved in cancer care meets weekly to discuss and review every case. With extensive experience caring for all type of cancer and the stage of cancer including very rare types, our doctors treat thousands of patients from over 175 countries. Our highly trained oncologist and surgeons specialize in a full range of cutting-edge therapies and minimal invasive surgery technologies including robotics and laparoscopic surgeries. All of them along with our world class facilities and innovative approaches such as bone marrow transplant and advanced surgical techniques have made us a top choice for interesting as well as domestic patients