A type of Cancer that develops in the soft tissues like fat, muscle, nerves, fibrous tissues, blood vessels, or deep skin tissues. They can be found in any part of the body. Symptoms include pain in a certain, swelling and stiffness, vomiting blood and blood in the stools, and a constant fever.
Breast Oncology
A type of Cancer that starts in the breast. Mostly affects women and rarely affects men. It is the abnormal growth of cells. Symptoms include blood discharge from the nipples and a lump in the breast. Change in size and shape of one breast and pain in the breast. The best breast cancer hospital in Bhopal is the Career Cancer Research Institute. It has the best oncologist and oncology surgeons, general surgeons, and physicians to treat breast Cancer.
Gastrointestinal Oncology
A section of the oncology department that treats any kind of gastrointestinal malignancies, including cancers of the liver, bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas, large and small bowel, stomach, oesophagus and rare tumours. Symptoms include indigestion and stomach discomfort, bloated feeling after eating, mild nausea, loss of appetite and heartburn
Gynaecological Oncology
A field of medicine that focuses solely on cancer of the female reproductive organs. Includes ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer, cervical cancer, and vulvar cancer. Symptoms include- pelvic pain or pressure, itching or burning of the vulva, changes in vulva colour or skin (rash, sores, warts, or ulcers, increased urination, constipation, or diarrhoea, bloating, abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge, pain in the back or stomach.
Neuro-Oncology
This department deals with cancer of the brain and spinal cord neoplasms, one of the most complex forms of cancer. Mainly brain tumours and other tumours of the nervous system. It also treats various other neurological problems. Symptoms include gradually increasing headaches, unexplained nausea or vomiting, difficulty in balancing, vision problems and loss of sensation in the hands and legs.
Paediatric Oncology
This department is responsible for treating all cancerous conditions in children. Career Cancer Research Institute is the best pediatric oncology hospital in Bhopal. Cancer in children is uncommon but when diagnosed creates havoc in the family. The department is trained in handling the psychological trauma that comes with childhood cancer. Cancers like leukemia, bone cancers, Wilms Tumor, and brain and spinal cord tumors are the common cancers diagnosed in Children. With timely, appropriate, and expert treatment, the majority of children are cured and lead productive lives.
Thoracic Oncology
All types of cancers that occur in the chest cavity, include lung cancers, thymic cancers, and tracheal (windpipe) cancers. Lung cancers are by far the most common type of thoracic cancer. Symptoms include Wheezing or shortness of breath, cough that gets worse, loss of appetite and weight, coughing blood etc
Uro Oncology
This department deals with cancer of the male and female urinary tracts. It also treats cancer of the male reproductive system. Symptoms include pain or blood in urine, semen, pelvic discomfort, bone pain, and erectile dysfunction (ED).
Thyroid Oncology
The growth of abnormal cells in the thyroid gland located at the base of the neck generally leads to thyroid cancer. Thyroid cancer does not show many symptoms in the beginning but in the later stage, it causes swelling in the neck, difficulty swallowing and a change in voice
Skin Oncology
The abnormal growth of skin cells leads to skin cancer. Mostly happens due to prolonged exposure to harmful sun rays. There are times when skin cancer develops even when there is no exposure to the sun. As soon as you notice any changes in the skin it’s best to get it checked immediately, especially rashes, growths, and moles that redeveloped or change appearance. Remember not all abnormal growths result in cancer. It is best to get it diagnosed by an oncologist
Prostate Oncology
The Prostrate is a gland found only in males. It is responsible for generating the fluid that is part of the semens. When there is an abnormal growth in these cells it leads to cancer. Symptoms include difficulty starting urination, pain or burning during urination, blood in the urine or semen, pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn’t go away and painful ejaculation
Lymphoma Oncology
When the immune system is fighting infection through its infection-fighting cells and these cells overgrow it results in Lymphoma. This cancer is easily treatable, and the outcome depends on which stage a cancer patient is in. Symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, constant fever, cough, and weight loss.
Myeloma Oncology
A type of white blood cell in the bone marrow is called plasma. In myeloma cancer, a group of plasma cells becomes cancerous and multiplies. The disease can damage the bones, immune system, kidneys, and red blood cell count. Symptoms include bone pain, fatigue and recurrent infections.
Colorectal Oncology
Colon cancer is cancer of the colon track which is the last part of the digestive tract. It typically affects older adults. Rectal and abdominal pain, blood in the stools and sudden weight loss are the usual signs of colon cancer. This cancer is generally linked to a high-fat low fibre diet.
Kidney Oncology
Our kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located behind our abdomen each on either side of the spine. Any abnormal growth or cysts on the kidney need future investigation to rule out cancer. Symptoms don’t occur in the early stages. In later stages, symptoms like blood in your urine, which may appear pink, red or cola-colored, pain in your back or side that doesn't go away, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, tiredness and continuous fever appear.
Liver Oncology
Cells in the liver begin to grow out of control or form tumours which at times cause liver cancer. Some liver cancer has a single tumour while in others multiple nodules grow in the liver. When you notice a sudden weight loss and appetite loss, upper abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, general weakness and fatigue, abdominal swelling, yellow discolouration of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice) or white, chalky stools contact your doctor immediately.
Bladder Oncology
When cells in the urinary bladder grow out of control, they unite to form a tumour and at times they even spread to other parts of the body. Usually affects older adults and can easily reoccur therefore needs regular follow-ups. Symptoms include frequent urge to urinate, pain and burning during urination
Mesothelioma Oncology
A type of Cancer that grows with abnormal cell growth that covers the outer surface of some of the body's organs like the lungs stomach and heart. Most commonly affects the lungs. It is a very aggressive and deadly form of cancer. Shortness of breath and chest pain are the most common symptoms. Those exposed to asbestos are most prone to developing this cancer.
