HT Bureau
Guwahati, May 5: Medanta has launched a Cancer Care OPD at Medanta Mediclinic, Guwahati, to make treatments accessible, affordable and convenient.
“When identified early, cancer is more likely to respond to treatment. It can result in a greater probability of survival with good quality of life and fewer morbidities. Through this OPD, our aim is to improve the access to cancer care,” said renowned oncology specialist Dr Satya Pal Kataria, vice chairman, Medical and Haemato Oncology, Cancer Institute, Medanta Gurugram who will be available for in-person and virtual consultation at Medanta Mediclinic, Guwahati.
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Dr Kataria added that though cancer symptoms can vary significantly from patient to patient, there are some common tell-tale signs that should make one sit up and consult a cancer specialist.
“Early signs of cancer can show up as unexplained weight loss, chronic tiredness, persistent pain, fever that appears mostly at night, skin changes or unexplained bleeding or bruising. If you see any of these symptoms, consult a cancer expert right away,” he said.
Medanta’s Cancer Care OPD brings world-class services to Assam and improves healthcare access. Patients can book consultation with Dr Kataria at the Cancer Care OPD, which has been reinforced with highly trained and dedicated nursing and paramedic staff, and technologically advanced medical equipment for emergencies.
Dr Satya Pal Kataria is an eminent oncologist with over 27 years of experience in the field of Medical Oncology. He is the vice-chairman of the Medanta Cancer Institute, which comprises the division of Medical and Haemato Oncology, the division of Radiation Oncology, and multiple organ-specific surgical cancer divisions.
At Medanta, highly experienced and trained oncologists work in close coordination with surgeons across departments and specialties to provide the best possible care to patients. Their skill is enhanced by the best in technology, including CyberKnife VSI Robotic Radiosurgery, VMAT, IGRT, Tomotherapy and other high-end diagnostic and imaging equipment.
