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Oncology

Cancer is potentially curable if diagnosed and treated in early stages. Even in late stages where cure may not be possible patient can be treated to have meaningful life with disease. Correct diagnosis and management is of paramount importance. Oncologists can literally be referred to as cancer fighters, they help in diagnosis of the cancer, help in staging the cancer and grading the aggressive nature of the cancer. The most important diagnostic tool remains the clinical history of the patient. Common symptoms that point towards cancer include fatigue, weight loss, unexplained anemia, fever of unknown origin etc. Oncology depends on diagnostic tools like biopsy or removal of bits of the tumour tissue and examining it under the microscope. Other diagnostic tools include endoscopy for the gastrointestinal tract, imaging studies like X-rays, CT scanning, MRI scanning, ultrasound and other radiological techniques..

SERVICES

Healthway Hospital provides cancer screening which can detect particular changes and early signs of cancer before it develops or before any symptoms emerge.

Healthway Hospital provides state-of-the-art cancer care in a welcoming environment, for the patient and his/her family to focus on healing. We use leading technology to aggressively treat cancer. At the same time, we offer support to the patient with other therapies such as nutrition, pain management, onco rehabilitation, mind body medicine, among many others. We leave no stone unturned in handholding every cancer patient during their journey from being a Cancer Victim to a Cancer Survivor.

We have dedicated oncology nurses who are trained to handle chemotherapy drugs to avoid any errors. We have chemotherapy daycare facility too, which allows us to give chemotherapy on outpatient basis where patient comes in the morning and can go back home the same day.

Medical Oncology is one of the three pillars of cancer treatment along with surgery and radiotherapy. It deals with treatment of cancer using drugs which kill cancer cells. Aims of the treatment include cure, prolongation of life, relief of symptoms and providing good quality of life, depending on the extent of disease at presentation. Recent years have seen the advent of several new chemotherapy drugs and also targeted therapy to help achieve the above-mentioned aims. Medical Oncology involves treating cancer using the following drugs: Chemotherapy: These are drugs which kill cancer cells or stop their growth. However, they also act on normal body cells, thus leading to side effects. Targeted Therapy: These drugs target cancer cells specifically, sparing normal cells, thus limiting side effects. Hormonal Therapy: This involves use of hormonal agents for prevention and treatment of certain cancers such as breast cancer and prostate cancer.

At Healthway, patients get high quality treatment for cancer and excellent supportive care in the form of palliative care services. Efforts are made to ensure that the patients get good pain relief, good symptom management in keeping with the international standards of care.

DOCTORS

DR. Sachin arun ambre

consultant surgical oncologist

Dr. Shuba Jyothy

Dr Anupama Borkar

DR. JOSHI RAVINDRA MADHAV

Dr. Shuba Jyothy

Dr. Anupama Borker

Dr. Vijay Ramanan

Dr Sachin Arun Ambre

Dr Sachin Arun Ambre

Qualification

MBBS, MS, MCh Surgical Oncology (AIIMS)

Languages

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi,

Membership

  1. Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  2. Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)

Dr Sachin Ambre serving as a Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Healthway brings with him rich experience in the diagnosis/prognosis of cancers and tumors effecting the different parts of the human anatomy and their effective removal through State of the art laparoscopic surgery. Dr Sachin Ambre’s well researched white papers on the subject and real time exposure, beginning from his role as a Junior Resident in General Surgery to his rise to the senior position of Registrar in Surgical Oncology reflect his deep knowledge, rich experience and capabilities gained over the years in the field of Laparoscopic Surgery of all kinds of cancers/tumors

Experience: 9 years

Dr Sachin Ambre completed his MBBS in GMC in the year 2014. He then moved to Pune to Pursue his further studies in Surgery. He completed his MS surgery in 2018. worked in BJMC & Sassoon Hospital, Pune for 3 years as Junior Resident in General Surgery. He then continued for 2 years in the same hospital as a Senior Resident in General Surgery. He then moved to AIIMS Bhubaneswar and worked there as a Registrar in Surgical Oncology for 3 years. 

He then continued at AIIMS where he pursued M Ch. In Surgical Oncology.

Currently he has moved back to Goa and has been associated with Healthway since the beginning of 2023 as a consultant Onco Surgeon.

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  2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343338753_Impact_of_the_initial_phase_of_COVID-19_pandemic_on_surgical_oncology_services_at_a_tertiary_care_center_in_Eastern_India
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  5. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352988485_P-254_Role_of_neutrophil-lymphocyte_ratio_in_the_prognosis_of_stomach_carcinoma_undergoing_curative_resection
  6. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352987333_P-282_Factors_predicting_response_to_neoadjuvant_chemotherapy_in_gastric_cancer
  7. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352990168_P-244_Role_of_preoperative_contrast-enhanced_computed_tomography_in_staging_of_gastric_cancer_in_patients_undergoing_upfront_surgery_with_curative_intent
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Dr. Shuba Jyothi

Qualification

MBBS ,MD ( Radiation Oncology) , FAGE

Membership

Member of GPSC Interview committee( For post of asst professor radiotherapy) GMC

She Completed her MD Radiotherapy in 1995. Until 2008 she was associated Manipal Hospital . She started as an Asst Professor at the Dept of Radiotherapy and became senior consultant before she left Manipal and moved to Goa Manipal

Dr. Shuba Jyothi was a Medical Oncologist at Manipal Hospital, Goa. She is widely acknowledged for providing exceptional treatment for tumors of breast, lung, colon and prostate. She has handled thousands of critical cases with ease including patients requiring chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy and target therapy. With immense experience in the field of oncology, her diligent efforts in finding new treatment plan, recording every possible observation and persistent investigative trials have made it possible to manage a long list of research paper publications. Dr. Jyothi is also quite dedicated when it comes to research, and has also presented a few papers and posters at national journals and conferences.

She is currently working at Goa medical college and is also associated with healthway Hospital as a visiting oncologist.

1.Secretary- Paediatric Heamatology Oncology Chapter of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics for 2008-2009

  1. Editor – Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Newsletter

1) Gold medalist (Pharmacology) from Mumbai University 1990

2) Recipient of several awards for best paper presentations in National and International Conferences.

3) Recipient of the “American Society of Hematology International Visiting Trainee Scholarship” for the year 2005-2006 for a 12 week Visiting Fellowship at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, USA

DR. ANUPAMA S. BORKAR

Qualification

MBBS, DCH, MD (Pediatrics), Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology Oncology -Louisiana State University, USA

Languages

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi,

She completed her MBBS from Bombay University in 1993 , and MD in pediatrics in 1995. Further she completed her Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology Oncology -Louisiana State University, USA.

She has been a Consultant Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist at 

1) Asian Institute of Oncology, S L Raheja Hospital, Mumbai

2) Holy Family Hospital Hospital, Mumbai

3) Faculty – K J Somaiya Medical College & Hospital, Mumbai

4) Associate Professor, Pediatrics, In-Charge Pediatric Hematology Oncology

5) Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

6)Honorary Visiting Consultant, Kasturba Hospital and Wenlock Government Hospital, Mangalore.

7) Visiting Consultant Oncologist for Healthway Hospitals.

8) Cancer specialist for Goa Medical college.

1.Secretary- Paediatric Heamatology Oncology Chapter of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics for 2008-2009

  1. Editor – Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Newsletter

1) Gold medalist (Pharmacology) from Mumbai University 1990

2) Recipient of several awards for best paper presentations in National and International Conferences.

3) Recipient of the “American Society of Hematology International Visiting Trainee Scholarship” for the year 2005-2006 for a 12 week Visiting Fellowship at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, USA

DR. JOSHI RAVINDRA MADHAV

DR. JOSHI RAVINDRA MADHAV

Qualification

MBBS, MD (Gen. Med), DM (Med. Oncology)

Languages

Hindi, English, Marathi, Kannada.

Dr Ravindra Joshi completed his MBBS from KMC, Hubli, in 1992. In 1995 he got his MD in Gen Medicine again at KMC, Karnataka University , Dharwad.. He further went on to Bangalore where he joined Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, in 2000 and got his DM in Medical Oncology

  • Received  “Adarsh Seva Ratna Award” from Maharashtra Journalist Foundation at Mumbai in Nov. 2010 for his service to patients.

 

  • Received  “Vaidyak Bhushan 2012 Award” from Womens Foundation, Kolhapur  at Sangli for his service to patients.
  1. First Rank to Karnataka University Dharward in 1 st MBBS.
  2. Topper in Physiology.
  3. Wrangler. D.C.Pawate Gold Medical – Physiology.
  4. Presently, Consultant and Director, Joshi’s Cancer Centre, Miraj
  5. Hon. Consultant ;
    a. Shri Siddhivinayak Ganapati cancer Hospital, Miraj
    b. Apple Saraswati Hospital, Kolhapur
  6. Eighteen years post DM as Senior Consultant and HOD of Medical Oncology in
    Siddhivianayak Cancer Hospital and instrumental in overall magnificent growth &
    development including handling technologies & complex treatment schedules
  7. Is actively involved in designing and organizing Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit.
    Has been Organizing Secretary and instrumental in successfully conducting South
    Zone CME and Fifth Dr. D. K. Gosavi Memorial Oration Award Ceremony
  8. Is a teacher for DNB Medical Oncology, a superspeciality Postdoctoral course at
    SSGCH, Miraj.
  9. Hands on training in Bone Marrow Transplantation in Tata Memorial Hospital,
    Mumbai
  10. Worked in the capacity of Chairman of Academic Forum (CMEs and Scientific
    Program’s) for two years in Shri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Cancer Hospital, Miraj
  11. Attended and participated many national and international conferences such as Asia
    Pacific Cancer Conference in Chennai and ASCO Pan Asia Conference at New
    Delhi. International CME in Hematology in Ahmedabad etc.
  12. Has been an active member of Deccan Oncology Society and organized many
    oncology related CMEs
  13. The First Medical Oncologist in the region of Western Maharashtra, Northern
    Karnataka & Goa.
  14. Has done a lot of Social & Charitable work.
  1. Free radial and antioxidant enzymes in Acute Leukemia. Pujari K.N., Aruna Kulkarni, V.B.Tuljapurkar,JoshiR.M.,Asma Mujawar. The Antiseptic, 105(4), 168-169 April 2008

 

  1. Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidant Enzymes in Chronic Leukemia, Pujari K.N., Aruna Kulkarni, V.B.Tuljapurkar,JoshiR.M.,M.K.Suryawandhi,Asma Mujawar. Spectrum, January-December 2007.