Apollo Cancer Institutes, Chennai

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Apollo Cancer Institutes, Chennai is an all-inclusive multi-specialty hospital located in Chennai, India. This hospital was built to provide the best medical care in terms of technology and faculties. It is fully equipped with the latest technology and sophisticated instruments to diagnose the disease accurately. It provides quality treatment and services in over 50 disciplines but is recognized as a power in oncology and cancer treatment. It is ranked among the top 10 best super specialty hospitals in India. Other spheres in which the performance of this hospital is famed include: • Oncology • Orthopedics • Neurology • Head and neck surgery • Reconstructive and plastic surgery Apollo Cancer Institutes, Chennai is the first in the state to launch ExcelsiusGPS® Spine Robot. It has 300 beds, a dedicated chemotherapy ward, dedicated stem cell transplant unit and a platinum ward dedicated to patient’s comfort. This hospital has completed 22,000 oncology surgeries so far. It is known for its mastery of bone marrow transplantation operation and over 1000 bone marrow transplants are performed here. It is the first hospital in the state to introduce CyberKnife®. Apollo Cancer Institutes, Chennai always prioritizes their patients. This hospital gives its patients an extra approachable level of understanding with the environment. It continuously strives to improve its services and productivity by following advanced technologies and techniques. WHY CHOOSE APOLLO CANCER INSTITUTES, CHENNAI? • Equipped with modern technology, Apollo Cancer Institutes, Chennai offers a wide range of testing, imaging, and screening facilities all under one roof. Highly qualified and competent experts accomplish diagnostic procedures at this hospital. • This hospital emphasizes a holistic healthcare approach, offering patients services from prevention, treatment to rehabilitation, and health education. • Apollo Cancer Institute, Chennai is the first to help safely collect stem cells from a volunteer donor from DATRI. • They facilitate their international patients with exceptional services, including visa assistance, food arrangement, appointment coordination, translator services, internet connectivity, etc., to ensure comfort for patients and their families. • Apollo Cancer Institutes, Chennai is the first hospital in India which is: --NABH accredited --ISO certified health care provider • The competent surgeons and proficient consultants at Apollo Cancer Institutes, Chennai provide exceptional treatments to their patients using top-notch technology in every field. Their highly advanced technology includes: --64 SLICE PET CT scan system --CyberKnife --True beam STX radiotherapy --Proton Therapy --PET MRI • They provide adequate, high quality, and cost-efficient treatments 24 hours a day and seven days a week. TOP SPECIALTIES OF APOLLO CANCER INSTITUTES, CHENNAI • Breast surgery • Hysterectomy • Gynecological oncology • Parkinson’s disease BREAST SURGERY Breast Surgery is a surgical process performed on the breast for multiple reasons. It may be done for cosmetic purposes or to remove breast cancer. Following are some of the most common examples of breast surgery: LUMPECTOMY: In this procedure, a part of the breast containing the tumor is removed. It is also known as breast-conserving surgery. MASTECTOMY: It is a surgical procedure in which the entire breast is removed. BREAST AUGMENTATION: It is also called augmentation mammoplasty. In this type of surgery, plastic surgeons use breast implants to increase and redefine the natural breast shape and size. BREAST REDUCTION: It is also known as reduction mammoplasty. The surgical method performs on women with large, heavy breasts to decrease the size of the breast. Patients experience significant trouble and pain in the neck due to the weight of breasts. After breast reduction surgery, most women report relief from symptoms. MASTOPEXY: Mastopexy, also called breast lift surgery, is a procedure in which breasts are lifted and firmed to build a more balanced, youthful appearing breast. Physical activities are advised to avoid for the first few weeks. Since everybody is different, so recovery time varies, most surgeons admit that the entire recovery can take up to 6 weeks. At Apollo Cancer Institutes, Chennai, a multidisciplinary team of professionals provides personalized care to their patients by offering effective diagnosis and treatment options, including complex and rare conditions. Their surgeons are exceptionally skilled in operating on the breast and their clinic is well equipped with the most modern clinical setup to accomplish breast surgery. HYSTERECTOMY Hysterectomy is a surgical method that is performed to remove the womb (uterus). The uterus is an organ located on the top of the vagina, and babies develop inside the uterus. A complete hysterectomy involves removal of: • ovaries • fallopian tube • the cervix After the hysterectomy, you can’t get pregnant, and you will no longer have menstrual periods. Hysterectomy may be done for various reasons, such as: • Cancer of the uterus, cervix, or ovary • Endometriosis • Fibroids • Uterine prolapse Total abdominal hysterectomy is preferred over others if: • A woman has a large uterus • Obese • Never had a child • Have fibroids Hysterectomy is a safe method, and the possibility of complications are rare. It takes up to 6 weeks to completely recover after surgery. During this period, you are advised to avoid strenuous physical activities. Apollo Cancer Institute, Chennai is known worldwide for its advanced medical facilities and promising treatment for hysterectomy surgery. Radical hysterectomy or abdominal hysterectomy at Apollo Cancer Institutes, Chennai is performed using robotic-assisted surgery. GYNECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY Gynecological oncology is the term related to cancer of the female reproductive system. It may include cancer of: • Ovaries • Endometrium • Uterus • Cervix Gynecological cancer is often linked to HPV, a sexually transmitted infection. Apollo Cancer Institutes, Chennai surgeons are diligent in recognizing and managing all the events during gynecological surgery. Their gynecologists can deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based treatment. They are specially trained to perform multiple types of minimally invasive therapies. They offer the most incredible comfort and minimally invasive techniques, which lessens recovery time and minimizes hospital stay. PARKINSON'S DISEASE It is a neurodegenerative disorder that influences movement. It may happen due to a high level of aluminum. The most significant risk of Parkinson’s disease is increasing age. The average age for the onset of this disorder is above 60. Other chances are genetics and a polluted environment. Following are some prominent symptoms of Parkinson’s disease: • Shaking, which begins in arms or hands • Muscle Stiffness • Anosmia • Constipation • Dizziness • Excess sweating • Insomnia There is no proper treatment for Parkinson’s disease, but some therapies may help relieve the symptoms. These treatments include: • Medication • Surgery • Supportive therapies Parkinson’s disease itself is not pernicious, but complications can cause serious problems and the mortality rate of Parkinson’s disease is high. The neurology department at Apollo Cancer Institutes, Chennai, has excellent diagnostic capabilities that allow timely detection of neurological diseases. Their department has the most advanced medical equipment for numerous examinations and therapeutic manipulations.