Personalised medical oncology care for patients with cancer, including systemic cancer treatment, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted treatment where clinically appropriate.
Treatment decisions are based on the cancer type, stage, pathology, relevant clinical or molecular findings, previous treatment and the patient's overall health.
Consultant Medical Oncologist & Haematologist
Medical oncology is the branch of cancer medicine focused on systemic treatments and the medical management of cancer.
Cancer treatment may involve surgery, radiation therapy, systemic medicines or a combination of these approaches.
A Medical Oncologist evaluates the diagnosis and helps determine whether treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy or targeted therapy may have a role.
Treatment may be given before surgery, after surgery, alongside other treatments or as the primary treatment for selected cancers.
Not every treatment is appropriate for every patient. The choice depends on the cancer and the individual's clinical circumstances.
Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer medicines to destroy or control cancer cells. It may be used alone or in combination with surgery, radiation or other systemic treatments.
Immunotherapy uses medicines that help the immune system recognise and respond to cancer. Its use depends on the cancer type and relevant clinical factors.
Targeted medicines act on specific biological features involved in cancer. Biomarker testing may help determine whether a targeted treatment is relevant.
Hormonal treatment may be used for selected hormone-sensitive cancers, depending on the cancer type and treatment plan.
Supportive care focuses on managing symptoms and treatment-related effects and helping patients maintain quality of life during cancer treatment.
The treatment plan is developed according to the patient's diagnosis, stage, tumour characteristics, previous treatment and overall health.
Medical oncology can form part of the treatment pathway for different solid tumours and haematological malignancies.
MBBS · MD · DM
Dr. Vivek Belathur is a Consultant Medical Oncologist and Haematologist at Precision Oncology Clinic, Vijayanagar, Bangalore. His clinical practice includes the medical management of cancer, systemic cancer treatment and care for selected haematological malignancies.
He completed his MBBS from Mysore Medical College, followed by an MD from Bangalore Medical College and a DM in Oncology from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology.
His professional experience includes clinical oncology work at Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, HCG and BGS Hospital, as well as international clinical exposure at Tweed Heads Hospital in New South Wales, Australia.
His clinical interests include systemic cancer treatment, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and the management of haematological malignancies. His professional profile also includes participation as a principal or co-investigator in clinical trials evaluating cancer treatments.
His professional background combines specialist oncology education, clinical practice, international exposure and cancer research.
Advanced specialist training in oncology following his medical and postgraduate education.
Professional clinical experience at Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, a cancer treatment and research institution.
Clinical oncology experience has included HCG and BGS Hospital.
Professional clinical exposure at Tweed Heads Hospital in New South Wales, Australia.
Participation as principal or co-investigator in clinical trials evaluating cancer treatments.
His published profile includes ESMO certification and additional training in palliative care medicine.
A Medical Oncologist may be involved at different points in a patient's cancer journey.
Two people with the same broad cancer type may not necessarily receive the same treatment.
Some cancers require more than one treatment modality. Medical oncology may work alongside surgical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology and other specialists.
The aim is to coordinate the different aspects of treatment according to the patient's individual diagnosis and clinical circumstances.
Understand the pathology, imaging and clinical information.
Assess the extent of disease and factors relevant to treatment.
Consider systemic therapy and its role alongside other cancer treatments.
Review treatment response, side effects and ongoing care.
Depending on the diagnosis, different oncology specialists may contribute to the treatment plan.
Systemic cancer treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted treatment where appropriate.
Dr. Vivek BelathurEvaluation and surgical management of cancers where surgery forms part of the treatment plan.
Dr. Bharath GAssessment and delivery of radiation therapy for selected cancers.
Dr. S. D. ShamsundarA Medical Oncologist specialises in the medical management of cancer and systemic treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy where clinically appropriate.
No. Chemotherapy is not required for every cancer patient. Treatment depends on the cancer type, stage, tumour characteristics, previous treatment and other clinical factors.
A Medical Oncologist focuses primarily on systemic cancer treatments and medical management, while a Surgical Oncologist specialises in the surgical treatment of cancer. Some patients may need both.
No. Immunotherapy is appropriate only for selected cancers and clinical situations. The decision depends on factors such as cancer type, stage and relevant clinical or biomarker findings.
Targeted therapy uses medicines designed to act on specific biological features involved in cancer. Whether it is appropriate depends on the cancer and relevant molecular or biomarker information.
Dr. Vivek Belathur can be consulted after a cancer diagnosis, when systemic cancer treatment is being considered, for treatment planning or when an oncology opinion is required.
Dr. Vivek Belathur practices at Precision Oncology Clinic in Vijayanagar, Bangalore.
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