Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Cancer is caused due to uncontrollable growth and division of cells. Cancer diagnosis is usually carried out by biopsy, CT & PET scanning, endoscopy, blood tests among other methods. There are more than 100 types of cancer, including breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma. Symptoms vary depending on each type. Cancer treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery.

At Unity Hospital we employ collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards identifying and treating cancer in all its forms. The Department of Oncology has a comprehensive cancer care programme that follows trans-disciplinary and multi-modality approach in the field of adult and pediatric oncology. The department follows an extensive medical approach, with super-sub-specialists in the field of Medical Oncology, Haematology – adult & paediatric, Specialised Onco surgery.

• Chemotherapy for diagnosed cancers
• Breast Cancer comprehensive treatment
• Treatment of GI cancers
• Treatment of Oral and head and neck cancers
• Dedicated tumor screening services
• Chemo port insertion for long term pain free access for chemotherapy
• Psychological and mental health support groups

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  Dr. Krishna Prasad, MBBS, MD, DM.

  Consultant - Medical Oncology

  Dr. Krishna Prasad completed his training in Medical Oncology and graduated from the tertiary referral regional cancer centre in Adyar, Chennai. He was previously an Associate professor in the department of Medical Oncology in the Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. Apart from treating solid organ Malignancy, he is an adept in the diagnosis and treatment of blood dyscrasias and haematological (blood) Cancer.
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  Dr. Vijith Shetty, MBBS, MD, DM.

  Consultant - Medical Oncology

  Dr. Vijith Shetty has graduated from the prestigious Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore and has completed his super speciality training in Medical Oncology from the Regional Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai. He has vast experience in the field of Medical Oncology and his key areas of interest include Solid Organ Malignancy, GI Cancer, Lymphoma/Myeloma and Immuno-modulation/Immuno-therapy.