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Medical Oncology
Medical oncology in Chennai is one of the most important parts of cancer care. It uses medicines like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy to treat different types of cancer. Today, doctors can create personalized treatment plans for each patient, leading to better results and a higher quality of life. At MedAura, our cancer specialists in Chennai are committed to giving you the best care possible at every stage of your treatment.
Our medical oncology department is built on the latest technology and a patient-first approach. Whether you are newly diagnosed or seeking a second opinion, our team is here to support you with the right treatment and guidance.
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
Medical oncology is a branch of medicine that treats cancer using medicines — not surgery. Our oncologists study your cancer carefully and use treatments like chemotherapy and immunotherapy to fight it. The goal is to destroy cancer cells, stop the disease from spreading, and help you feel as well as possible throughout your treatment.
TARGETED THERAPIES
and Immunotherapy
Targeted therapy and immunotherapy are modern cancer treatments that work smarter than traditional chemotherapy. Instead of attacking all cells, they focus only on cancer cells — causing fewer side effects and better results.
They target specific gene mutations found inside cancer cells.
They block the signals that tell cancer cells to grow and divide.
They stop tumors from forming new blood vessels they need to survive.
Some immunotherapy treatments train your immune cells to find and kill tumors.
Immunotherapy helps your body recognize cancer cells as harmful.
It strengthens your immune system so it can fight cancer more effectively.
Benefits of Genomic Profiling
Genomic profiling is a test that looks deep into your cancer’s DNA. It helps your doctor understand exactly what is driving your cancer and which treatment will work best for you — avoiding unnecessary medicines and saving time.
Cancer Mutations
It finds the exact genetic changes that are causing your cancer to grow.
Targeted Therapies
It helps your doctor pick the right targeted medicine for your specific cancer type.
Therapy Response
It predicts how well your cancer will respond to a treatment before you start it.
Precision Therapy
It allows doctors to build a treatment plan made just for you, giving you the best chance of recovery.
- Regular screenings such as mammograms, colonoscopies, and Pap tests.
- Vaccines like the HPV vaccine help prevent some cancers.
- If cancer runs in your family, you may need genetic testing.
- Healthy habits like quitting smoking, cutting down alcohol, and eating a balanced diet.
TELEMEDICINE
and Cancer Care
Telemedicine for cancer care means you can speak to your oncologist online — from your home. This is especially helpful for patients who live far from the hospital or find it hard to travel during treatment. At MedAura, we make sure every patient gets the attention they need, no matter where they are.
Remote consultations
Book a video call with our best oncologist in Chennai from anywhere in India — no travel needed.
Timely follow-ups
Your doctor can check your progress, adjust your medicines, and manage side effects through online appointments.
Improved accessibility
Patients from smaller towns and villages can now access top cancer care without coming to the city every time.
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
Clinical Trials and Research Initiatives
Cancer clinical trials in India are an important part of finding better treatments. They test new drugs and therapy combinations to see what works best and is safest for patients. At MedAura, we stay connected with the latest research so our patients benefit from the newest advances in cancer treatment in Chennai.
Cancer Clinical Trials
Trials test whether new cancer medicines are safe and effective for patients.
Novel Therapies
They look at combining treatments — like using chemotherapy alongside immunotherapy — for stronger results.
Assessing Treatment Safety
Trials carefully track side effects so patients are protected during the process.
Experimental Access
Patients in trials may be among the first to receive new treatments not yet available to the public.
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
Advanced Treatment Options
Our cancer treatment team in Chennai offers a full range of modern therapies. Every treatment plan is tailored to your cancer type, its location in the body, and how far it has progressed. You are never given a generic plan — everything is built around your needs.
Chemotherapy
One of the most common cancer treatments, chemotherapy uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. Our doctors use the latest drug combinations to get the best results with the least discomfort.
Targeted Therapy
This treatment focuses only on cancer cells, leaving healthy tissue mostly unharmed. It is a more precise option with fewer side effects than standard chemotherapy.
Immunotherapy
This approach boosts or adjusts the immune system, enabling it to detect and attack cancer cells with greater efficiency. Our specialists identify which patients are best suited for this therapy and guide them through it carefully.
Hormone Therapy
Some cancers — like breast cancer and prostate cancer — are fueled by hormones. Hormone therapy reduces or blocks those hormones to slow down cancer growth.
