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Department of Cancer Care/Oncology
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Jun 27, 2025
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Our Centre of Excellence in Oncology, recognized as one of the Best Cancer/Oncology Hospitals in Pune, practices a holistic approach to treating the entire spectrum of cancers at all stages. The department offers a comprehensive range of clinical specialties in oncology, including surgical, medical (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy), radiation therapy, hematology, and bone marrow transplant. Our team of experts is extremely adept at diagnosing the most challenging cases, staging the disease, and providing treatment with advanced medications, radiotherapy, or surgical interventions using the cutting-edge technology that Manipal Hospitals is equipped with. We are dedicated to combating cancers across all ages, including children. Quaternary care is at the core of our healing ethos, and our specialized experts excel in this discipline. Our team of experts are extremely adept at diagnosing the most challenging cases, staging the disease, treating with medications, radiotherapy or operating with the advanced technology that Manipal Hospitals is equipped with, to combat cancers across all ages including children. Quaternary care is at the core of our healing ethos and our specialised experts are aces in this discipline.
At Manipal Hospitals Pune, we understand that cancer treatment is not just about managing a disease it's about caring for a person. Our comprehensive oncology services are delivered by expert specialists using the latest medical technologies, ensuring patients receive personalized and precise care through every stage of their journey.
Multidisciplinary Team of Experts
Our cancer care team includes leading oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation specialists, hematologists, and trained oncology nurses who work together to design integrated and individualized treatment plans.
Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment Technologies
From PET-CT and MRI to precision-driven radiation therapies like IMRT and SRS, we are equipped with state-of-the-art tools that enable early detection, accurate staging, and targeted treatment for all cancer types.
Comprehensive Cancer Services Under One Roof
Whether it's chemotherapy, surgery, immunotherapy, or radiation, we offer complete cancer care, including diagnostics, treatment, pain management, and rehabilitation, all in a single, coordinated setting.
Compassionate, Patient-Centric Approach
We focus on supporting not just the physical but also the emotional and psychological well-being of our patients.
Our team ensures clear communication, counselling support, and empathetic care to help patients and families navigate cancer with confidence.
What makes pinpointing the area of the cancer affliction and planning the best mode of treatment for patients possible are the modern scanning and diagnostic tools at our Centre of Excellence in Cancer Care. Offering both outpatient and inpatient services in medical and surgical oncology, hospital visits are made comfortable and relaxing for patients and their families during their delicate time. Our scope of services includes medical, radiation and surgical oncological services that include:
Medical Oncology
Medical oncology mostly involves various types of treatment therapies through medication, including chemotherapy, biological therapy, bone marrow aspiration and transplant, among others. Radiation oncology is the controlled use of radiation therapy to treat cancer hence, it is non-invasive. Leveraging their advanced surgical expertise, coupled with the gamut of high-precision medical technology, our surgical oncology team performs the most intricate treatment procedures. Their surgical prowess includes challenging robot-assisted cancer surgeries of the oesophagus, mouth, thyroid, breast, stomach, intestines, uterus, cervix, as well as breast reconstruction. Patients are at the centre of our care, and whether you need to be admitted to our hospital or walk in for a daycare cancer diagnosis or treatment, our high precision diagnostic equipment enables our prolific oncology team to prescribe the best mode of cancer treatment under their care.
Radiation Oncology
Radiation oncology is a medical speciality that involves the controlled use of radiation to treat cancer. For both those patients who come in for radiation treatment to bust the cancer cells and leave soon after the treatment is done, as well as those who require brief hospitalisation, Manipal Hospital offers keen outpatient and inpatient services.
Surgical Oncology
Manipal Hospital’s surgical oncology division offers premium outpatient and inpatient services to cancer patients. Whether you need to be admitted to our hospital for cancer screening, or come in for a day procedure like chemotherapy or radiation therapy to combat cancer, our high precision diagnostic equipment helps our cancer care team to prescribe the best mode of treatment.
What makes pinpointing the area of the cancer affliction and planning the best mode of treatment for patients possible are the modern scanning and diagnostic tools at our Centre of Excellence in Cancer Care. Offering both outpatient and inpatient services in medical and surgical oncology, hospital visits are made comfortable and relaxing for patients and their families during their delicate time. Our scope of services includes medical, radiation and surgical oncological services that include:
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY:
Outpatient and inpatient services
Chemotherapy for malignant solid tumours and malignant blood diseases
Biological Therapy for the treatment of cancer
Intra Cavitary Chemotherapy
Daycare and domiciliary chemotherapy
Bone Marrow Transplant for benign and malignant diseases
Peripherally inserted central catheter insertion, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
Central line and chemo port use
Palliative care
Child Life Care
Play therapy clinic
Counselling
RADIATION ONCOLOGY:
Outpatient and inpatient services
Two Linear accelerator
Elekta Precise and Elekta Infinity along with Gamma med brachytherapy system offering the complete range of radiation oncology service
Image-Guided Radio Therapy (IGRT) with onboard Cone Beam CT (CBCT)
Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
Intensity Modulated Radio Therapy (IMRT)
Stereotactic Body Radio Therapy (SBRT)
Stereotactic Radio Surgery (SRS)
Flattening filter-free- faster SRS delivery (FFF)
Electrons for superficial tumors
3 Dimensional Conformal Radio Therapy (3DCRT)
2 Dimensional Palliative Radio Therapy
4 Dimensional big bore CT Simulator for assessing the respiratory motion of the tumor with tumor lock (4DCT)
Active Breath Hold controller for reducing tumor motion due to respiration (ABH)
2 dimensional Varian acuity simulator
Smart arc and dynamic treatment planning
Brachyvision planning for brachytherapy
Interstitial implants
Head and neck, Gynaecological, Soft tissue sarcoma (ISBT)
Intra Cavitary Radio Therapy for cervix, common bile duct tumors, etc (ICR)
Image-guided brachytherapy
SURGICAL ONCOLOGY:
Outpatient and inpatient services
Robotic-assisted cancer surgery
Radio guided cancer surgery
SLNB – Sentinal Lymph Node Biopsy
MIRP – Minimal Invasive Radio-guided Parathyroid Surgery
ROLL – Radio-guided Occult Lesion Localisation for CA breast
Early Detection of Breast Cancers
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Conservative Surgery
Vascular access – PORT –A – CATH
Voice Prosthesis Surgery for CA Larynx
Intra Peritoneal (IP) chemotherapy port
HIPEC- Hypertheic Intra Peritoneal Chemotherapy
CRS- Major Peritonectomy Cytoreductive Surgery
Microvascular Reconstruction
Breast Oncoplasty Procedures
Musculo Skeletal and Ortho Oncology
Colposcopy clinic
Robotic Surgery for Gynaecological cases
Uterus and Cervix
Robotic GI cancer surgeries
Robotic Oesophageal cancer surgeries
Scarless Robotic Thyroidectomy
Trans Oral Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery for lung and Mediastinum and Chest Tumours
Multidisciplinary Tumour Board
Manipal Hospitals in Kharadi and Baner are among the leading and widely trusted cancer hospitals in Pune, offering comprehensive care for cancer patients. Our oncology centre of excellence is designed to provide a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment, combining medical, surgical, and radiation therapies to deliver optimal results. Consult our team of the best oncologists in Pune today.
Chemotherapy is a powerful treatment used to destroy cancer cells in the body, but it can also affect healthy cells, leading to various side effects. The type and severity of side effects can vary based on the type of drugs used, dosage, and the individual’s overall health.
Some commonly reported side effects of chemotherapy are:
Fatigue
Nausea
Hair Loss
Appetite Loss and Weight Changes
Mouth Sores and Sore Throat
Increased Risk of Infections
Skin and Nail Changes
Yes. Leading hospitals like ours offer modern treatments, including:
Immunotherapy
Targeted therapy
Precision medicine
Robotic and minimally invasive surgeries
If you are looking for an advanced cancer treatment in Pune, visit Manipal Hospital in Kharadi or Baner for clinical excellence, ethical practices, personalised treatment and optimum care.
Absolutely. Manipal Hospital has two centres of excellence in Pune, Kharadi and Baner, which offer second opinions through senior oncologists.
Side effects vary with every individual, but with modern supportive care, most patients tolerate chemotherapy well. At Manipal Hospitals in Kharadi and Baner, in Pune, we have trained oncology teams to manage symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and infections during treatment.
Cancer is not a single disease, but many different ones. Understanding this, Manipal Hospitals is committed to partnership and patient-centred care, and hence, collaborates and works with every patient to identify the optimal treatment plan and care to given them the best odds to beat cancer. Contact us to know more about cancer care and book an appointment with one of our Oncologists today.
