Desun Cancer Institute is a comprehensive cancer management centre of excellence facility wherein all types of Cancer patients are treated.
Treatment at Desun Cancer Institute
The centre has sub-specialists proficient in dealing with cancers of the Head and Neck | Brain Tumor| Lung | Breast Cancer | Gastrointestinal | Urology | Gynaecology | Blood Cancer and lymphomas, Bone and soft tissue cancers, Paediatric Cancers.
The centre has sub-specialists proficient in dealing with cancers. Various cancer treatments in Kolkata
The Surgical Oncology facility at Desun Cancer Institute is a comprehensive center offering a wide range of services for various cancer-related conditions. Surgery is often the primary treatment method for many isolated solid tumors and is crucial for achieving a definitive diagnosis and accurately staging the tumor. Patients referred to Desun Cancer Institute benefit from the expertise of highly renowned onco-surgeons, supported by a multidisciplinary team approach to cancer care and access to world-class facilities. Post-surgical rehabilitation is considered a vital component of cancer care and is available on both an inpatient and outpatient basis for patients at different stages of their treatment.
Medical oncology is a type of cancer care that involves treatment using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy. It effectively works in the treatment of cancer, when combined with other cancer care treatments such as radiation oncology and surgical oncology. Our services include
Unlike traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, which attack cancer cells directly, immunotherapy represents a dynamic and rapidly evolving field in cancer treatment. By leveraging the power of the immune system, it offers a new paradigm for fighting cancer, with the potential to revolutionize outcomes for patients worldwide.
Unlike chemotherapy, which uses external agents to attack cancer, Immunotherapy activates the body’s immune cells to target and destroy cancerous cells from within. This advanced treatment method utilizes the body’s natural defenses, offering a more precise and potentially less harmful approach. Little wonder, this innovative strategy has shown promising results across various types of cancers, offering new hope where conventional treatments may have fallen short.
• Lung Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Lymphoma
• Renal Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Gastric Cancer
• Head and Neck Cancer
• Skin Cancer
Immunotherapy has emerged as a powerful and innovative approach to cancer treatment, offering several distinct advantages over traditional therapies.
Unlike chemotherapy, which indiscriminately kills rapidly dividing cells, including healthy ones, immunotherapy aims to distinguish cancer cells from normal cells. This targeted action can reduce collateral damage to normal tissues and minimize side effects.
Immunotherapy has shown promise across a wide range of cancer types, including melanoma, lung cancer, and certain blood cancers. This broad applicability offers hope to patients with various types of cancer who may not have effective treatment options.
Unlike chemotherapy and radiation, which may lead to drug resistance over time, immunotherapy has the potential to overcome or reduce the risk of resistance. Therefore, combining immunotherapy with other treatments can further reduce the likelihood of resistance.
Due to its targeted nature, immunotherapy often results in fewer and less severe side effects compared to conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. Many patients report an improved quality of life during and after treatment, as immunotherapy generally causes less nausea, fatigue, and hair loss. Additionally, the focus on enhancing the immune response rather than directly attacking cancer cells can lead to a more manageable side effect profile.
Immunotherapy has demonstrated notable improvements in survival rates for various cancers, including Melanoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, B Cell Malignancies, Breast Cancer, Lymphomas, Prostrate Cancer, thus transforming the landscape of cancer treatment by improving survival rates, particularly for cancers that were once considered untreatable or had poor prognoses.
At Desun Cancer Institute, we understand that navigating cancer treatment options can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to costs. That’s why we’re committed to offering affordable immunotherapy treatments designed to give you access to cutting-edge care without the financial strain.
Desun Cancer Institute ensures genetic and molecular profiling which allow for more personalized approaches, tailoring therapies based on the unique characteristics of an individual’s cancer. This precision medicine approach aims to improve efficacy and minimize side effects.
Our Specialist Oncologists combine immunotherapy with other treatments, such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or radiation to enhance overall effectiveness and overcome resistance.
Desun Cancer Institute is committed to ongoing global research aimed at identifying new molecular targets and developing novel agents to broaden the range of cancers that can be treated with immunotherapy.
As we continue to explore the potential of Immunotherapy at Desun Cancer Institute, we remain committed to providing our patients with the latest and most effective cancer treatments available. Desun Hospital is at the forefront of this medical revolution, offering hope and improved outcomes for cancer patients.
Radiotherapy is the treatment of cancer using Ionizing Radiation by different modalities. This treatment can be administered from outside the body (external beam radiotherapy), or internally (brachytherapy). The centre offers a spectrum of radiotherapy treatment techniques such as
Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of Molecular Imaging & Therapy that uses very small amounts of radiopharmaceuticals to examine organ function and structure to diagnose cancer and other malfunctions. Therapy is given by using the range of radioactive isotopes for different malignancies.
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Palliative care primarily focuses on managing the symptoms caused due to cancer, which could be pain or other discomfort and supporting a better quality of life for patients. While delivering palliative care, we consider the hardships of both the patients and their caregivers and ensure to provide a humane and dignified end to the patient’s suffering.
At Desun Hospital, majority of the angioplasty procedures are done radially (through wrist), which decreases pain, chances of infection & hospital stay. For Angioplasty & hospital stay packages, we offer the lowest prices compared to other local hospitals. 24x7 availability of best team of Specialist Doctors and surgeons under one roof further ensures prompt treatment. Every patient receives the highest standards in care which are cost-effective, time-saving and lead to quick recovery. Desun Hospital has a holistic approach to patient care with an end to end integration of various processes, starting from consultation to diagnosis, surgery and finally complete post-operative care.
Desun is CGHS recognized NABH Multispeciality Hospital since 2015 & also Class I Multispeciality Hospital recommended by WBHS.
2 of the major fears any surgeon has before any operation is that of OT infection and cardiac or heart complications during or after the operation. If OT infections occur or the patient develops cardiac problems, even the best surgeon will be unable to help. DESUN is the only hospital in Kolkata that has STEEL OPERATION THEATRES (Steel OTs) that drastically reduces chances of OT infection. After surgery, the patient is under the best care of doctors and nurses in the post-operative phase at DESUN. DESUN also has the largest Heart Institute in Kolkata to handle any cardiac emergencies during or after surgery.
Advanced medical technology and best-in-class infrastructure for faster diagnosis and prognosis during any time of day with dedicated Cath Lab help in quick response during complications.
Desun's comprehensive surgery packages include prompt and timely investigative procedures and tests, consultations with the best doctors and surgeons on call, attentive hospital stay and thorough diagnosis for treatment procedures and complete recovery at cost effective pries
With 28 medical departments, each having in-house specialist doctors, any problem during your stay at DESUN can be handled round the clock. You may be admitted for one particular surgery but if any other health problem comes up for which your specialist doctor needs advice, in-house doctors of other departments are available immediately.
Consultation with in-house Specialist Doctors and best experienced surgeons is available round the clock for surgeries and best-in-class treatment.
Desun is the only hospital in Kolkata with Steel Operation Theatres (OT). This ensures a drastic reduction in chances of an OT infection. Advanced medical facilities deliver top line patient care and complete recovery.
Ours is one of the largest NABL Pathology Labs in Kolkata equipped to perform in house superspeciality tests for quick review. NABH was granted to Desun Hospital for 3 times 7 consecutive year.
Desun Hospital has tie ups with the widest range of TPA service providers to enable on time processing.
Ensure affordable and transparent pricing, for high quality health care services without compromising on patient care.
Desun Hospital is among the few hospitals in India with more than 700 comprehensive surgery packages available. The composite surgery packages are all inclusive of the important things that are a part of any surgery process starting from information seeking by the patient or patient party to the post-operative care that may continue even after discharge from the hospital. The surgery packages at the hospital have been developed by the experienced medical team so that it is all-inclusive and comprehensive.
The surgery packages at Desun Hospital Kolkata are affordable as per cost and quality. High-quality health care services in a hospital in India at affordable cost are a combination that is indeed helpful to patients visiting the hospital from all over India, West Bengal, and certainly Kolkata. People also visit the hospital from parts of the world like Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, South East Asia, and the Middle East.
The excellent patient service team and 24-hour emergency response also bring in local Kolkata residents and people from parts of West Bengal and North Bengal whose relatives, sons, or daughters stay outside India. NRIs and NROBs have the facility to enroll their parents and elders under the Desun Senior Citizen Card scheme which enables them to take care of the hospitalization and health care needs of their senior citizen elders and parents back home in India. All payments and procedures of admission, discharge, etc can be concluded online or over the phone.
Desun Hospital has facilities for the latest surgeries and all modern equipment, OTs (Steel OTs), and updated facilities to deliver excellence in terms of the latest surgery techniques, modern well-maintained equipment, and overall top-level healthcare infrastructure. Laparoscopic surgeries (lap), keyhole, minimally invasive, and invasive surgeries all are conducted in the hospital. The hospital has an advanced healthcare facility.
Highly experienced doctors, well-trained staff, active patient care team alongside the best surgery facilities provide a very good experience at Desun. This is evident from the number of people and families who recommend this hospital in Kolkata, India as a very dependable place for undergoing the latest surgeries at an affordable cost. There are many success stories at Desun Hospital those published and discussed even in leading national and local newspapers and news media in television. Desun’s medical team with its dedication and help of advanced healthcare facilities at the hospital has done surgeries that are popular among hospital impact stories in India.