A cancer diagnosis can bring many questions for patients and their families. Understanding the diagnosis, available treatment options, and the next steps can make the treatment journey easier to navigate. Specialist guidance can help patients understand their condition and approach treatment with greater clarity.
Dr. Aditya Reelkar is a Surgical Oncologist in Mumbai providing surgical care for patients with various types of cancer. His approach involves evaluating each patient's condition carefully and developing a treatment plan based on the type, location, and extent of the cancer.
Cancer can develop in different organs and tissues of the body, and each type of cancer can behave differently. Treatment depends on several factors, including the type and stage of cancer, its location, whether it has spread, and the patient's overall health.
Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or a combination of different approaches.
Surgery may be an important part of treatment for patients whose cancer can be removed surgically. The objective of cancer surgery is to remove the tumour and, when required, nearby affected tissues while considering the preservation of important structures and functions.
Careful preoperative assessment and surgical planning are important, particularly when the cancer is located close to vital organs or structures.
Every patient's cancer journey is different. Treatment recommendations are based on individual clinical findings rather than following the same approach for every patient.
A personalised treatment plan considers the cancer diagnosis, stage, overall health, previous treatments, and other relevant medical factors. This helps doctors determine the appropriate treatment sequence for each patient.
Cancer treatment often involves a team of specialists. Depending on the type of cancer, a surgical oncologist may work with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other specialists.
Working together allows the medical team to assess the disease from different perspectives and coordinate treatment when multiple therapies are required.
Cancer care involves more than the treatment procedure itself. Patients may require preparation before treatment, postoperative care, follow-up consultations, and monitoring during recovery.
Clear communication about the diagnosis, treatment plan, expected recovery, and follow-up can help patients and their families understand each stage of their care.
A consultation with a cancer surgeon may be recommended when cancer has been diagnosed and surgery is being considered, or when a tumour requires specialist surgical evaluation.
Timely specialist consultation can help determine whether surgery is appropriate and whether other cancer treatments may need to be considered as part of the overall treatment plan.
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