The Department of Onco Care at Shifa Hospital provides comprehensive cancer management through early detection, advanced treatment, and holistic rehabilitation. Our team of oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and specialized nurses work together in a multidisciplinary tumour board to ensure the best possible outcomes for each patient.

Key Services

• Medical Oncology
  Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy.

• Surgical Oncology
  Organ-specific cancer surgeries (breast, lung, colorectal, head & neck, gynecological).

• Radiation Oncology
  External beam radiation, brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS/SBRT).

• Haemato-Oncology
  Leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma diagnosis and treatment.

• Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant
  For blood cancers and marrow disorders.

• Palliative & Supportive Care
  Pain management, psychological counseling, nutrition guidance.

• Cancer Screening & Prevention
  Breast, cervical, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancer screening clinics.

Facilities & Technology

• Linear Accelerator (LINAC) with IMRT/IGRT

• PET-CT & MRI for precise diagnosis and staging

• Dedicated bone marrow transplant unit

• Day-care chemotherapy center

• Onco-rehabilitation & pain clinic

• Molecular diagnostics & pathology lab

Our Team

• Medical Oncologists – Experts in systemic therapies

• Surgical Oncologists – Specialized cancer surgeons

• Radiation Oncologists – Advanced radiation specialists

• Oncology Nurses – Trained in chemo administration and patient care

• Psycho-oncologists & Dieticians – Supporting patient recovery

Common Cancers Treated

• Breast cancer

• Lung cancer

• Head & neck cancers

• Colorectal cancer

• Prostate & bladder cancer

• Gynecological cancers (cervix, ovary, uterus)

• Blood cancers (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma)

Patient Journey

1. Screening & Diagnosis – Imaging, biopsy, pathology

2. Tumour Board Review – Multidisciplinary team plans treatment

3. Treatment – Surgery / chemotherapy / radiation / targeted therapy

4. Rehabilitation – Physiotherapy, diet, counseling

5. Follow-up & Survivorship – Long-term monitoring and care