Comprehensive, compassionate, and technology-driven cancer care under one roof. The Institute of Oncology at SIMS Hospital delivers integrated cancer care through a multidisciplinary approach that combines clinical expertise, advanced technology, and patient-centred compassion. Our team of medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists work collaboratively to offer personalised treatment plans across all stages of cancer care.
Oncology Specialties
- Department of Medical Oncology
- Department of Surgical Oncology
- Department of Radiation Oncology
- SIMS Breast Care Centre
- Department of Oncoplasty
- Department of Psycho-Oncology
- Department of Onco-Pathology
- Interventional Onco-Radiology
Department of Medical Oncology
The Medical Oncology Unit at SIMS Hospital provides state-of-the-art facilities for the administration of chemotherapy and advanced systemic therapies, delivered both on an outpatient (day care) and inpatient basis. The department manages a broad spectrum of malignancies, including solid tumours, haematological cancers, paediatric malignancies, and stem cell / Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT).
Treatment modalities include:
- Conventional, high-dose, and targeted chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy and precision oncology
- Haemato-oncology services
- Paediatric oncology care
- Stem Cell / Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
Infrastructure & Support Services:
- Day care chemotherapy unit
- Three-bedded dedicated BMT unit
- Immuno ICU
- Comprehensive blood bank support including cryopreservation and specialised apheresis services
Department of Surgical Oncology
The Department of Surgical Oncology at SIMS Hospital offers holistic and evidence-based surgical care for patients with solid malignancies. Supported by dedicated operation theatres, recovery units, and specialised oncology ICUs, the department focuses on achieving optimal oncological outcomes while preserving function and quality of life.
Key surgical services include:
- Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Surgery and Oncoplastic Reconstruction
- Gastrointestinal Oncology (oesophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, colorectal cancers)
- Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Oncological Surgery
- Gynaecological Oncology
- Paediatric Malignancy Surgery
- Thyroid and Endocrine Oncology
- Thoracic Oncology (including lung cancers)
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas and Bone Tumours
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Microvascular Reconstruction
- Cytoreductive Surgery with HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
SIMS Breast Care Centre
The SIMS Breast Care Centre offers comprehensive, woman-centric breast care through a dedicated multidisciplinary team comprising breast onco-surgeons, oncoplastic and reconstructive surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, specialised breast radiologists, pathologists, breast care nurses, and trained female technologists.
Advanced breast care services include:
- Breast conservation surgery
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery
- Full-field digital mammography
- Stereotactic breast biopsy (upright biopsy system)
Department of Radiation Oncology
The Department of Radiation Oncology at SIMS Hospital delivers precise, painless, and highly targeted radiation therapy using advanced ionising radiation techniques. The department is equipped to treat a wide range of cancers with maximum tumour control and minimal impact on surrounding healthy tissues.
Advanced Radiation Techniques:
External Beam Radiotherapy
- 3D-CRT – Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy
- IMRT – Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy
- IGRT – Image-Guided Radiotherapy
- VMAT – Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy
- SBRT – Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
- SRT – Stereotactic Radiotherapy
- SRS – Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- FFF – Flattening Filter Free Technology
Brachytherapy Services
- Surface mould brachytherapy
- Intracavitary brachytherapy (cervix, vagina)
- Endovascular brachytherapy
- Interstitial brachytherapy (breast, soft tissue sarcoma)
- Intraluminal brachytherapy (oesophagus, anal canal)
