Medical Oncology & Cancer Treatment Hospital in Chennai
Medical Oncology is a super-specialty branch dedicated to the comprehensive management of cancer patients. Medical oncologists undergo three additional years of specialized training after M.D., equivalent to a PhD-level qualification. Among the three oncology branches—Medical, Surgical, and Radiation—Medical Oncology plays a central role, encompassing diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, chemotherapy administration, supportive care, palliative care, and pain management.
Milestones
- Full-fledged Emergency Department operating 24×7, essential for managing cancer-related and treatment-related emergencies.
- Ability to treat life-threatening conditions such as Febrile Neutropenia within one hour.
- Thousands of cancer patients treated, with many survivors leading healthy and fulfilling lives.
Treatment
Key Surgeries and Procedures
- Pleural tapping
- Ascitic tapping
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
- Lumbar puncture and intrathecal chemotherapy
- Chemo port insertion
- PICC line insertion
- Central line insertion
- Intercostal tube drainage insertion
Facilities
Key equipment/Tools
- Laminar airflow bench for chemotherapy drug preparation
- Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration needles
- Lumbar puncture needle
- Intercostal drainage tubes
- Pigtail catheter
- Central line
- Chemo port
- PICC line (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter)
Unique cases
- 28-year-old male with mediastinal mixed germ cell tumor and SVC obstruction treated with chemotherapy and surgery—currently disease free despite the complexity of treatment planning.
- 29-year-old female with high-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia and multiple lung metastases cured with high-dose chemotherapy—currently disease free.
- 59-year-old female with a 25 cm retroperitoneal high-grade soft tissue sarcoma treated with surgical excision and six cycles of high-dose chemotherapy—currently disease free.
- 68-year-old female with stage 4 primary peritoneal carcinoma treated with chemotherapy and surgical debulking—disease free for over a year and on regular follow-up.
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Meet Our Medical Review BoardFrequently Asked Questions
SMF delivers multidisciplinary oncology care through experienced consultants, advanced diagnostic services, and a patient-centred, evidence-based approach, all within a not-for-profit institution committed to ethical treatment.
SMF provides surgical oncology, medical oncology consultation, chemotherapy administration, radiation planning support, and early detection screening services including PAP smear, colposcopy, and relevant tumour markers.
Yes. SMF's surgical oncology team performs tumour resections, diagnostic biopsies, and cancer-related procedures across multiple organ systems, including structured gynaecological oncology surgical interventions.
Yes. Oncology cases at SMF are reviewed collaboratively across surgery, medical oncology, radiology, and pathology, ensuring integrated, protocol-aligned treatment decisions guided by current clinical evidence.
Yes. SMF's oncology consultants offer structured second-opinion consultations, independently reviewing prior pathology reports, imaging findings, and treatment plans to provide an objective clinical assessment.
Yes. Oncology treatments at SMF are covered under most major insurance policies, with dedicated support for pre-authorisation paperwork and seamless coordination of cashless admission processes.