CANCER MEDICINE

According to the statistics of the World Health Organization, more than 14 million people got cancer in 2012. In 2017 the number of cases reached 17 million people (according to the Global Burden of Disease Cancer Collaboration). Most malignant neoplasms can be effectively treated, provided that the diagnosis is made in a timely manner, and the way of treatment is correctly selected and immediately initiated.

Oncological Department of the «Oxford Medical» clinic deals with the treatment of the neoformations located in the following systems:

• gastrointestinal tract (stomach, intestine, pancreas, liver);
• retroperitoneal space and adrenal glands;
• genitourinary system (kidneys, bladder, prostate, testicles, etc.);
• female reproductive system (uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, etc.);
• the mammary glands.

The «Oxford Medical» clinic possesses new medical equipment manufactured by the world's leading brands. Modern systems make it possible to diagnose a wide range of neoplasms, as well as conduct chemotherapy and effective surgical treatment. Our doctors work according to the state and international treatment protocols, developing an individual therapy program for each patient with the purpose of achieving the highest effectiveness. 

The following methods are used for diagnosing cancer at the «Oxford Medical» clinic:

• ultrasonic diagnosis;
• X-ray examination;
• computed tomography;
• endoscopic examinations (colonoscopy, gastroscopy, etc.);
• laboratory tests (for determining cancer markers);
• a biopsy of the lesion and histological analysis.

The doctor decides which examinations are necessary depending on the intended diagnosis and localization of the neoplasm.

«Oxford Medical» clinic is equipped with cutting-to-edge devices for ultrasonic diagnosis (Philips, Toshiba, General Electric), X-ray and computed tomography (Siemens). 

Treatment of oncological diseases is carried out in a complex way. For example, a patient may need a combination of surgery and chemotherapy but there are also cases when only one treatment method is needed.  

At the «Oxford Medical» clinic the following methods of treatment are used:

• surgical treatment;
• chemotherapy;
• hormone therapy.

The treatment program depends on the localization and size of the tumor, the presence of metastases and other peculiarities of the development of the disease in a particular patient. In most cases several methods are used simultaneously. For example, first chemotherapy is prescribed. It is aimed at reducing the size of the tumor, and then its removal or radiation. Also, chemotherapy can be prescribed after surgery to destroy the remaining malignant cells in the body.

The «Oxford Medical» clinic employs experienced oncologists who perform chemotherapy and surgical treatment of cancer.

Chemotherapy is carried out according to international treatment protocols which are meant that medication of only high-quality with proven effectiveness and purchased from official distributors is used. The dosage of drugs, the number of cycles and other parameters are determined by doctors for each patient individually.

Surgical treatment is carried out in a modern surgical hospital with two high-tech operating units that allow performing operations of high complexity. The choice of surgery method (endoscopy, laparoscopy or open access) depends on the location of the tumor, its size and other indications.