Medical and Surgical Oncology at UMC Hospitals

UMC Hospitals, Navi Mumbai offers comprehensive Medical and Surgical Oncology with consultant-led, multidisciplinary care from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship, coordinated across specialties for timely, safe outcomes.
Care is delivered through protocol-driven pathways, day-care chemotherapy services, and modern operating support in collaboration with allied departments to optimize quality of life and recovery.

Why choose UMC

• Multidisciplinary team model integrating medical oncology, surgical oncology, pathology, radiology, and supportive care for end-to-end treatment planning.
• Day-care chemotherapy and protocolized supportive care to minimize hospital stay while ensuring safety and comfort during treatment cycles.
• Operating theatre and perioperative collaboration for cancer resections with enhanced recovery principles drawn from established surgical pathways.
• Emphasis on quality of life, symptom control, and coordinated follow-up across the patient journey.

Cancers Treated

• Breast, gastrointestinal, hepatopancreatobiliary, colorectal, thoracic, head and neck, urologic, gynecologic, sarcoma, and select skin cancers with organ-specific expertise.
• Hematologic malignancies co-managed through medical oncology protocols and appropriate supportive services.

Diagnostics

• Histopathology with immunohistochemistry for definitive diagnosis and biomarker-driven planning.
• Flow cytometry and molecular testing to refine classification, risk stratification, and targeted therapy eligibility where indicated.
• Cross-sectional imaging support for staging and response assessment in collaboration with radiology services.

Medical Oncology

• Evidence-based chemotherapy regimens for solid tumors and hematologic cancers with neutropenia support and trained oncology nursing.
• Targeted therapies and immunotherapy incorporated based on tumor biomarkers and clinical indications for personalized treatment.
• Intravesical and intra-arterial options as part of selected site-specific protocols within multidisciplinary planning.

Surgical Oncology

• Breast conservation and mastectomy with axillary staging and oncoplastic or reconstructive referral pathways as required.
• Organ-specific resections for colorectal, gastric, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, thoracic, urologic, and head–neck cancers using standardized oncologic principles.
• Minimally invasive and open techniques selected based on disease stage, anatomy, and safety considerations.

Day-care and Recovery

• Chemotherapy, selected procedures, and post-treatment monitoring delivered via day-care pathways to improve convenience and reduce inpatient admissions.
• Enhanced recovery practices applied to major resections in alignment with established surgical care protocols to shorten convalescence.

Supportive Care

• Symptom management, pain and supportive oncology services, and complication prevention embedded throughout treatment to preserve function and comfort.
• Coordinated navigation for tests, appointments, and interdepartmental referrals to streamline the care experience.

The Care Journey

• First visit: review of prior records, focused evaluation, and staging workup culminating in a clear plan aligned to goals and timelines.
• Treatment: multidisciplinary recommendations integrating systemic therapy, surgery, and adjunct procedures, tailored to tumor type and stage.
• Follow-up: scheduled surveillance, toxicity monitoring, rehabilitation, and survivorship planning for durable outcomes.

Preparing for Consultation

• Bring pathology slides and reports, imaging, treatment summaries, and a current medication list to enable precise planning and avoid delays.
• Record symptoms, treatment tolerance, and prior adverse effects to inform regimen selection and supportive measures.

FAQs

• Is chemotherapy always required? Treatment is individualized; systemic therapy, surgery, or a combination is chosen based on tumor biology and stage within multidisciplinary review.
• Are minimally invasive cancer surgeries possible? Surgical approach depends on disease site and extent, balancing oncologic safety with recovery benefits.
• How are side effects managed? Protocolized supportive care, monitoring, and dose adjustments help maintain safety and quality of life during therapy.
• Can treatment be day-care based? Many chemotherapy cycles and select procedures are safely delivered in day-care settings with trained teams and protocols.
• What happens after treatment ends? Survivorship plans include surveillance schedules, rehabilitation, and symptom control to support return to daily life.

Team and Support

• Medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, oncology nurses, pharmacists, rehabilitation therapists, and care coordinators collaborate across the continuum of care.

Book an Appointment

For a Medical or Surgical Oncology consultation or a second opinion at UMC Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, an appointment can be scheduled for coordinated evaluation, planning, and next steps with the multidisciplinary team.