Chemotherapy uses medicines to destroy cancer cells or slow their growth. It is given in planned cycles, usually through a drip in a day-care unit, and may be combined with surgery or radiation. Typical hospital stay: Usually day care Time to plan in India: Depends on the number of cycles; some can continue at home Who needs it?* Many types of cancer, before or after surgery * Cancers that have spread * Blood cancers How it's done1. Oncologist reviews reports and plans the re

Gynaecological cancer treatment for ovarian and cervical cancer combines specialist surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, planned by gynae-oncologists according to the stage. Typical hospital stay: 5 to 7 days for surgery Time to plan in India: 3 weeks to 3 months depending on the plan Who needs it?* Diagnosed ovarian or cervical cancer * Suspicious ovarian masses * Recurrent gynaecological cancer How it's done1. Scans, biopsy and tumour markers 2. Surgery: debulking for ovari

Immunotherapy uses medicines that help your immune system recognise and attack cancer cells. It is used for cancers such as lung cancer, melanoma, kidney cancer and some head and neck cancers. Typical hospital stay: Day care Time to plan in India: Depends on the schedule; often started in India and continued at home Who needs it?* Cancers known to respond to immunotherapy * Tumours with certain biomarkers such as PD-L1 * Advanced cancers after other treatment How it's done1.