HCG is one of the first cancer care centres in the country with Cyclotron and PET-CT technologies as a key part of their cancer care approach. The oncology department at HCG Kalinga Rao is supported by an excellent, experienced, and highly skilled staff along with up-to-date technologies and state-of-the-art infrastructure to support the patients. For colorectal cancer, the doctors at HCG will first screen and diagnose the stage and identify the exact location where the tumor is growing. The diagnostic techniques include Faecal Occult Blood Test, Colonoscopy, Biopsy, and Imaging Tests: MRI scans, PET/CT scans, etc.

Colorectal cancer is treated by combining multiple modalities like radiation therapy, medical treatment, and surgical treatment. This includes Image-guided RT (IGRT), Intensity-modulated RT (IMRT), 3D Conformal RT (3D CRT), Brachytherapy, Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, Adjuvant Chemotherapy, Day Care Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy, and Nuclear Medicine. HCG also provides palliative care and end-of-life care for patients suffering from terminal colorectal cancer. The surgical options for colorectal cancer include Polypectomy, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, Laparoscopic Surgery, Partial Colectomy, Surgery to Expel Faecal Matter, etc. The hospital also offers immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

Best doctors for Colorectal Cancer ( Colon Cancer ) Treatment at HCG Kalinga Rao Road:

• Dr. Jagannath Dixit, Senior Consultant, 18 Years of Experience