Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai

Best Oncology Hospital in India

Fortis Hospital Mumbai’s Onco Surgery Department is dedicated to providing world-class surgical care for patients battling cancer. Our team of highly skilled surgical oncologists specializes in advanced, evidence-based procedures designed to effectively treat a wide range of cancers, including breast, gastrointestinal, head and neck, gynecological, and bone cancers.

At Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai, we offer internationally renowned and affordable brain and spine treatments across key major specialties 

- Medical Oncology

- Oncosurgery

- Radiation Oncology

Patients across the globe trust us for high-precision diagnosis, advanced surgical expertise, and international patient support.

Oncology Treatment at Fortis Hospital Mumbai, India for International Patients

Our oncologists specialise in managing drug treatments for patients diagnosed with early and advanced stages of cancer affecting the organs, muscles, bones and connective tissue. The medical oncologists work in tandem with the surgical and radiation oncologists to deliver superior level of treatment protocols and multi-modality therapies. Department also provides patients access to out-patient and day-care chemotherapy.

Areas of Care

- Anal cancer 

- Brain tumour 

- Breast cancer 

- Cervical cancer 

- Colon cancer 

- Head and neck cancers 

- Kidney cancer 

- Leukaemia 

- Liver cancer 

- Lung cancer 

- Lymphoma 

- Melanoma 

- Mouth cancer 

- Multiple myeloma 

- Neuroendocrine tumours 

- Nonmelanoma skin cancer 

- Oesophageal cancer 

- Ovarian cancer 

- Other gynaecological cancers 

- Pancreatic cancer 

- Prostate cancer 

- Rectal cancer 

- Sarcomas 

- Skin cancer 

- Thyroid cancer 

Services

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses a group of medications to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy works in a manner to stop or slow the growth of rapidly dividing cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs can be utilised alone or as a combination to treat a wide variety of cancers. Chemotherapy may be recommended before surgery (neoadjuvant) to shrink the tumor or after surgery (adjuvant) to kill any cancer that may remain. Though it is an effective way to treat many types of cancer, chemotherapy treatment also carries a risk of side effects than other medication types. 

Immunotherapy 

Immunotherapy (also called Biological therapy) these group of medications are the newest class of anti-cancer drugs designed to slow the growth and spread of cancer by activating the body’s immune system to fight the disease. This treatment works best in combination with chemotherapy. Can be used across a wide array of cancers including kidney cancer, lymphoma, melanoma and some head & neck cancers. 

Hormone therapy

Hormone therapy some types of cancers depend on the hormones estrogen and progesterone to grow. Hormone therapy uses a group of medications to block or reduce the level of hormones in the body, that promote the growth of these cancers. Most commonly used for treatment of breast cancer, endometrial (uterine) cancer, ovarian cancer, and prostate cancer. 

Targeted drug therapy 

Targeted drug therapy these group of medications slow the growth and spread of cancer by interfering with specific molecules of cancer cells. They work in a manner to target specific genes or proteins found in the cancer cells.  To understand cancer treatments of the blood and blood-forming organs, such as leukemia, leukoma etc. 

Oncosurgery at Fortis Hospital Mumbai, India

Our surgical oncologists focus on surgical management of tumours especially cancerous tumours. Surgery offers the best chance to destroy & cure cancer; and is the oldest form of cancer treatment. All types of surgeries are performed by our surgeons depending on the patient’s clinical condition, type and stage of cancer. Surgery may also be used in combination with other treatment options. Our surgical oncology team designs the best option in consultation with the patient. 

Oncosurgeries at Fortis Hospitals Mumbai, India

- Surgery for solid tumours of all organs 

(traditional open surgery) 

- Breast cancer surgery 

(radical mastectomy, breast conservation surgery, breast reconstruction surgery) 

- Colorectal cancer surgery 

- Cranial base (skull) cancer surgery 

- Head & neck reconstruction surgery 

- Laparoscopic gynaecological surgery 

- Laparoscopic kidney surgery 

- Oesophageal reconstruction surgery 

- Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy 

(minimally invasive procedure for affected lymph nodes) 

- Minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy

(Whipple procedure) 

- Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy 

- Total mesorectal excision (TME) 

- Transanal excision surgery 

- Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) 

- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) 

Other newer Surgical Techniques for Cancer

Cryosurgery

Cryosurgery technique uses extremely cold temperatures to kill cancer cells. Most often used for skin and cervical cancer. 

Laser surgery

Laser surgery uses light energy beams to remove small cancers without affecting surrounding tissue. Often used on areas that are difficult to reach such as cervix, rectum and skin. 

Electrosurgery

Electrosurgery uses electric current to kill cancer cells. Utilised for skin and oral cancer. 

Microscopically controlled surgery 

Microscopically controlled surgery layers of skin are removed and examined microscopically until only cancer-free remain. Most often used when cancer affects delicate parts of the body like the eye. 

Mohs surgery

Mohs surgery also known as Mohs micrographic surgery, used for skin cancer treatment. 

Robotic surgery

Robot-assisted surgery, enabling surgeons to perform complex procedures with higher level of precision, flexibility and control than conventional methods. Effectively used for cervical, liver, ovarian and uterine cancer. 

Best Radiation Oncology Hospital in India

Radiation oncology is a modality of treatment involving the use high energy radiation (radiation therapy) to destroy cancer cells. Our radiation therapy services combine state-of-the-art technology with the expertise and compassion of the clinical staff. Department provides patients access to highly advanced imaging techniques to enable precise targeting of cancerous cells while minimising dosage to normal tissues. This ensures shorter treatment time and better clinical outcomes.

Radiation therapy is utilised effectively in treatment of a wide variety of cancers. Our radiation oncologists team works in consultation with the patient to design a customised treatment plan, based on the clinical condition. A combination plan may also be prescribed based on the treatment goal. Radiation therapy is primarily of two types - external and internal radiation. External beam radiation is produced by machines outside the patient’s body. These machines are called linear accelerators; the technique is non-invasive and therefore painless. Internal radiation involves inserting the radioactive materials at the site of the cancer.