Medical oncologists at the Salem Polyclinic specialize in treating cancer and blood disorders through injection and infusion therapy, including traditional chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy.
Our Oncologists specialize in diagnosing and managing an array of malignancies using chemotherapy and radiation therapy. They work with a team of Oncology certified nurses and pharmacists to provide specially optimized and individually tailored management based on Evidence based guidelines to cure certain malignancies. They are also trained in recognizing conditions requiring oncosurgery and providing timely referrals for the same.
Treatment in medical oncology involves a range of strategies. Chemotherapy uses powerful drugs to kill or inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Targeted therapy focuses on specific molecular targets associated with cancer, aiming to more precisely attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. Immunotherapy harnesses the body’s immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells. Hormone therapy is used for cancers that are hormone-sensitive, such as certain types of breast and prostate cancer, to block or alter the effects of hormones that fuel cancer growth.