MEDICAL of treatment and patient prognosis lies within a non-surgical route that includes radiotherapy and systemic therapies . In essence , clinical oncology can be beneficial by focusing on the techniques that manage cancer . Thus , this makes the process of clinical oncology broad and continuous due to its focus on targeted chemotherapy and targeted radiotherapy . At present , PHKL offers an array of anti-cancer treatments that are generally associated with improved overall results and minimised side effects :
• Chemotherapy – Oral & Intravenous ( IV )
• Immunotherapy
• Personalised Medicine
• Targeted Therapy
• Intrathecal Chemotherapy
• Ommaya Reservoir Chemotherapy
• Intra Arterial Chemotherapy
• Subcutaneous Chemotherapy
• IM Chemotherapy
• Trans Arterial Chemoembolisation
When it comes to treating cancer tumours through surgical means , Surgical Oncology would generally be used to treat most forms of cancer . In the Cancer Centre @ PHKL , surgery remains the main cancer treatment option for diagnosis , staging and providing symptom relief . As a cancer management method , surgical oncology involves the removal of cancerous tumours from a specific area of the body . Currently , the centre offers surgical treatment options in the following areas :
• Breast Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Ear , Nose and Throat Surgery
• Head and Neck Surgery
• Hepatobiliary and Liver Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Onco-Gynaecology Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery
• Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
In recognising that cancer and its treatment affect the lives of those close to our oncology patients , PHKL offers counselling services for their family members to help them stay prepared for the next steps towards recovery . By offering counselling
services to family members , the centre aims to strengthen the support system that extends beyond the immediate care setting . This includes the Patient Navigation team , which is a complementary and complimentary service that is supplemented by the centre ’ s healthcare professionals . From referral process to cancer treatment programmes , the team works closely with the centre ’ s oncology patients , providing personalised support and guidance every step of the way .
At PHKL , we pride ourselves on offering exceptional patient care throughout the entire treatment journey , from diagnosis to posttreatment recovery . Our commitment
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