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NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai

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$350
Oncology
NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai
NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai
NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai
NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai
NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai
4.5
11 reviews

Oncology at NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Established in Oct 2004, NMC Specialty Hospital Dubai is a multispecialty hospital providing quality and trusted healthcare services to the people of Dubai and Northern Emirates. The hospital is affiliated with all major national ...more
MyMeditravel Brisilda Selmani, 02 March 2023
Amazing staff, great customer service. I highly recommend Doctor Varun specialized for any Kidney problems you might have, he treated us with much care and advised step by step what to do next. Thank
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NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah

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$350
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NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah
NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah
NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah
NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah
NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah
5.0
5 reviews

Oncology at NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah is a premier hospital in Sharjah providing high-quality health care. The hospital has a strong presence in Sharjah and attracts patients for whom receiving high quality and individualized care matters. ...more
MyMeditravel Mudasar Bhatti, 06 November 2023
Mr .ABDULLAH physiotherapists has done very good physio and I want to appreciate him for his well behaved behaviour towards the patient Mr . Shabbir physiotherapists reciptionist has done a grateful
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Central Clinic

MyMeditravel Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
$399
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Central Clinic
Central Clinic
Central Clinic
Central Clinic
Central Clinic

Oncology at Central Clinic in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Central Clinic – Abu Dhabi was established in 1980. Since it's inception, Central Clinic has placed foremost importance to providing quality medical services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi within utmost professional and eth...more
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Alkhayal Medical Centre

MyMeditravel Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$104
Oncology
Alkhayal Medical Centre
Alkhayal Medical Centre
Alkhayal Medical Centre
Alkhayal Medical Centre
Alkhayal Medical Centre
4.2
19 reviews

Oncology at Alkhayal Medical Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Faris Medical Laboratory

MyMeditravel Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$6,900
Oncology
Dr. Faris Medical Laboratory
Dr. Faris Medical Laboratory
Dr. Faris Medical Laboratory
Dr. Faris Medical Laboratory
Dr. Faris Medical Laboratory
1.0
1 reviews

Oncology at Dr. Faris Medical Laboratory in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr Faris Medical Laboratory provides efficient & reliable laboratory services and is renowned for being cost-effective and they are committed to providing their patients with the safest and highest of quality care. The Laboratory...more
MyMeditravel Abdullah Abdulrahman, 25 August 2019
Flat out wrong test results!
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Lifeline Hospital

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$172,000
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Lifeline Hospital
Lifeline Hospital

Oncology at Lifeline Hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Canadian Specialist Hospital

MyMeditravel Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Canadian Specialist Hospital
Canadian Specialist Hospital
Canadian Specialist Hospital
Canadian Specialist Hospital
Canadian Specialist Hospital
4.5
48 reviews

Oncology at Canadian Specialist Hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Canadian Specialist Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Dubai and the Hospital of choice for referrals from small and medium-sized medical centers that lack some of our specialized diagnostic and treatment faciliti...more
MyMeditravel Jonna marika, 14 September 2020
I want to thank Dr. Kerim and all nursing- and admission teams in OPD and Ward 3 for my excellent care! I was so impressed by everyone's empathy and kindness throughout my ward stay and OPD visits. D
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Medeor 24x7 Hospital Dubai

MyMeditravel Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Medeor 24x7 Hospital Dubai
Medeor 24x7 Hospital Dubai
Medeor 24x7 Hospital Dubai
Medeor 24x7 Hospital Dubai
Medeor 24x7 Hospital Dubai
4.4
138 reviews

Oncology at Medeor 24x7 Hospital Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Medeor 24×7 Hospital offers a new concept in healthcare – a multi-specialty family hospital that takes the best principles of the hospitality industry and combines it with state-of-the-art medical facilities, diagnosti...more
MyMeditravel nikolaev boris, 22 September 2020
My 6 year old son has crowding in lower teeth. Many dentists told us to wait till 12 years and get braces done. Dr Garima explained us thoroughly through videos about pros of correcting crowding at a
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NMC Hospital DIP

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NMC Hospital DIP
NMC Hospital DIP
NMC Hospital DIP
NMC Hospital DIP
NMC Hospital DIP
4.1
136 reviews

Oncology at NMC Hospital DIP in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Part of NMC Healthcare - the largest private healthcare company in the United Arab Emirates and one of the world's leading fertility service providers. Having achieved JCI accreditation in 2016, the hospital adheres to the hig...more
MyMeditravel Iman Jumani, 21 September 2020
I visited NMC DIP for my Liposuction 360 and BBL.I met Dr. Abizer Kapadia who is certified plastic surgeon. I was initially planning to perform my lipo in India. But after meeting Dr. Abizer i felt ve
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Prime Hospital

MyMeditravel Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Prime Hospital
Prime Hospital
Prime Hospital
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Prime Hospital
4.1
127 reviews

Oncology at Prime Hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Prime Hospital consists of 100 beds and hosts many specialist units, including Emergency Care, General Surgery, Neonatal and Pediatric Care. Having achieved JCI accreditation in 2016, the hospital adheres to the highest sta...more
MyMeditravel aswathi anilkumar, 20 September 2020
I highly recommend Prime Hospital and Dr. Usha as she is very professional and caring. I gave birth to a baby girl via C section and i thank Dr. Usha to take care of the same. from the 1st consultatio
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Saudi German Hospital Dubai

MyMeditravel Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Saudi German Hospital Dubai
Saudi German Hospital Dubai
Saudi German Hospital Dubai
Saudi German Hospital Dubai
Saudi German Hospital Dubai
3.3
137 reviews

Oncology at Saudi German Hospital Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Saudi German Hospitals Group is the largest private Healthcare provider in the Middle East & North Africa. The Group was launched in 1988 and now runs state of the art hospitals across Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Dubai. Service...more
MyMeditravel Queen Geo Hai, 22 September 2020
Good, clean and safe place. Quick and clear transactions. Fast test results.
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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

MyMeditravel Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
2.9
65 reviews

Oncology at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Cleveland Clinic is a unique and unparalleled extension of US-based Cleveland Clinic’s model of care, specifically designed to address a range of complex and critical care requirements unique to the Abu Dhabi population. Cle...more
MyMeditravel Mutasim Goraish, 06 September 2020
It's a good place and number one for the medical clinic in JCC it's like ahotea Clinic 😀
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RAK Hospital

MyMeditravel Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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RAK Hospital
RAK Hospital
RAK Hospital
RAK Hospital
RAK Hospital
2.9
121 reviews

Oncology at RAK Hospital in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

RAK Hospital was established in 2007 and is a multispecialty hospital. It is a joint venture company between the Government of Ras Al khaimah under the patronage of the ruler, Sheikh Saqr Al Qassimi. RAK Hospital offers a range...more
MyMeditravel Chaf D, 17 September 2020
Very professional and timely service. They are very detail oriented which always gives me comfort.
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The White House Clinic

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The White House Clinic
The White House Clinic
5.0
1 reviews

Oncology at The White House Clinic in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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MyMeditravel Eclipse Builders, 07 July 2018
I took my wife, who is 3 months pregnant, to this place on the recommendation of my cousin. We had already seen three different doctors and were shocked at the absolutely unbelievable low level of in
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Novomed Centres

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Novomed Centres
Novomed Centres
Novomed Centres
Novomed Centres
Novomed Centres
4.5
16 reviews

Oncology at Novomed Centres in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

MyMeditravel Random content, 27 August 2020
An excellent center in dealing and welcoming..Dr. Wissam Ismail is one of the most qualified and skilled doctors ... The center is transparent
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Universal Hospital

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Oncology at Universal Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Universal Hospitals is one of the fastest growing health care chains in the United Arab Emirates, with branches all over the Middle East They are looking to spread the Wings of Wellness. They have a team of highly talented and ...more
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ISDS - International Society for Dermatologic Surgery
EBOPRAS - European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
IAAFA - International Academy of Advanced Facial Aesthetics
WALT - World Association for Laser Therapy
ISHRS - International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
AAHRS - Asian Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons
ESCAD - European Society for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology
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EAC - European Association for Counselling
IFSO - International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorde
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Oncology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating people with cancer is called an oncologist.

An oncologist can design a treatment plan based on detailed pathology reports that shows the type of cancer the patient has, how much cancer has developed, how fast the cancer is likely to spread, and what parts of the patient's body are involved.

The field of oncology has three main areas, which include:

  • Medical oncologists use chemotherapy, hormonal therapies, and other types of targeted treatments to treat cancer. Most people think of medical oncologist as their primary cancer doctor. Medical oncologists help monitor and maintain patients' well-being, as well as helping patients manage side effects. Often patients follow up with their medical oncologist once their treatment is complete.
  • Surgical oncologists perform the surgical removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue. They will help patients prepare for and recover from any surgical procedure they undergo during their cancer treatment. If your primary doctor suspects that you have cancer, a surgical oncologist is likely one of the first doctors you see. Surgical oncologists can perform biopsies, which involves removing a small tissue sample to be checked for cancer cells.
  • Radiation oncologists treat cancer using radiation therapy. They use high-energy photon beams to target and destroy cancer cells. Approximately one-half of all cancer patients will undergo radiation treatment during their cancer care.

Because most cancers are treated with a combination of therapies, you could see two or all three different oncologists during the course of your treatment.

Besides the three main areas, there are also several other areas of oncology. These include:

  • Pediatric oncologists diagnose and treat cancer in children. Some types of cancer appear more often in children and teenagers, such as leukemia, brain tumors, osteosarcoma, and Ewing’s sarcoma. Some pediatric oncologists focus on conducting research on childhood cancers, while others specialize in certain types of cancer.
  • Gynecologic oncologists treat cancers that affect women, such as cancer of the ovary, cervix, uterus, vagina, and vulva. Additionally, they also treat complicated gynecological conditions that are not cancerous, such as fibroid tumors and endometriosis.
  • Hematologist-oncologists diagnoses and treats blood cancers, such as lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma. They may also specialize in the management of solid tumors.

Oncologists usually work with a variety of other medical professionals, including pathologists, diagnostic radiologists, oncology nurses, and oncology social workers. They may also work with doctors from other areas of medicine, such as neurologists, dermatologists, or urologists.

What does Oncology Involve?

There are many types of procedures to treat cancer. The types of procedures that you receive will depend on the type of cancer you have and how advanced it is. Some people who have cancer will only have one treatment. However, most people have a combination of treatments, such as surgery with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. Below are the types of procedures to treat cancer:

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a type of treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells in the body and prevent them from growing. The drugs can prevent cell division, target the food source of the cancer cells’ (the hormones and enzymes the cells need to grow), and trigger apoptosis (a process in which cancer cells kill themselves).

  • Chemotherapy drugs can be given in several different ways, including.
  • Oral – taken in a pill or capsule form.
  • Intravenously – through an infusion into a vein.
  • Shots – injected with a needle.
  • Topical – applying creams or gels into the skin. This type is used to treat certain types of skin cancer.

Chemotherapy drugs can also be given directly to cancer or directly to an area of the body, such as the abdomen or central nervous system.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy, or biologic therapy, boosts your body’s natural defenses to fight cancer. It uses substances made by your own body, or in a laboratory, to improve or restore your immune system function. It can stop cancer from spreading to other parts of the body, stop or slow the growth of cancer cells, and help your immune system work better at destroying cancer cells.

There are several types of immunotherapy to treat cancer, including immune checkpoint inhibitors, T-cell transfer therapy, monoclonal antibodies, treatment vaccines, and immune system modulators. Different types of immunotherapy may be given in different ways, such as intravenous (IV), oral, intravesical (directly into the bladder), or topical.

Targeted therapy

Targeted therapy uses drugs that are designed to specifically “target” cancer cells without affecting normal cells. It targets the cancer’s specific proteins, genes, or other tissue environment contributing to cancer survival and growth. These proteins and genes are found in cancer cells or in cells related to cancer growth.

The targeted drugs can block or turn off chemical signals that tell cancer cells when to divide and grow, stop making new blood vessels that feed cancer cells, change proteins within the cancer cells so the cells die, trigger the immune system to kill cancer cells, and carry toxins in the cancer cells to kill them.

  • There are two types of targeted therapy:
  • Small-molecule drugs, which is given through pills or capsules that you swallow
  • Monoclonal antibodies, which are given through a needle in a blood vein.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy uses intense energy beams to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. It most often uses X-rays, but other types of energy, such as protons may also be used.

Radiation therapy can be done in two ways:

  • External-beam radiation therapy – this type of radiation therapy delivers radiation from a machine outside the body. You will lie on a table, and the machine (called a linear accelerator) moves around you to deliver radiation from several different angles. It is a quick and painless procedure.
  • Internal radiation therapy – also called brachytherapy, involves both temporary and permanent placement of radioactive sources in the body. During the placement of the radioactive sources, you will be given anesthesia.

Hormone therapy

Hormone therapy stops or slows the growth of cancer that uses hormones to grow. It works by blocking your body’s ability to produce hormones or interfere with how hormones behave in your body. It can reduce the chance that cancer will return by stopping or slowing its growth, as well as preventing or reducing symptoms in men with prostate cancer.

Hormone therapy is usually used to treat breast and prostate cancer. It can be taken in many ways, including orally, through an injection, and surgery.

Stem Cell Transplant

People whose blood-forming stem cells are damaged by the very high doses of radiation therapy or chemotherapy can undergo stem cell transplant to restore the cells. Blood-forming stem cells are vital since they grow into different types of blood cells that you need to be healthy. The stem cells will be given to you through an IV catheter. The process is very much like receiving a blood transfusion.

Surgical treatment

Surgical treatment for cancer is a procedure to remove cancer from your body. There are many types of surgeries to treat cancer, which differ based on the part of the body that requires surgery, the purpose of the surgery, the amount of tissue to be removed, and your preference. In general, the surgery can be open or minimally invasive.

  • During open surgery, one large incision is made to remove the tumor, some healthy tissue, and some nearby lymph nodes.
  • During minimally invasive surgery, a few tiny incisions are made instead of a large one. These incisions are made to insert a laparoscope (a long, thin tube with a camera on its end) and special surgical tools. The laparoscope allows your surgeon to see the inside of the body, and the surgical tools are used to remove the tumor and some healthy tissue.

How Long Should I Stay in United Arab Emirates?

For chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy, the treatment schedule may vary. You may have treatment every day, week, or month. It may also be given in a cycle, which is a period of treatment followed by a period of rest to give your body a chance to recover. For surgical treatment, you may need to stay in the hospital for a few days, and you need to stay in United Arab Emirates for at least 10 to 14 days. Your oncologist and/or medical tourism team will advise you on the length of stay in United Arab Emirates.

What's the Recovery Time?

The type of procedure you undergo determines the recovery period. While you may be able to get back to your normal routine within 10 days after laparoscopic surgery, you may need to wait around 6 weeks to fully recover from open surgery. Your oncologist will give you a detailed recovery timeline.

What About Aftercare?

You will be given instructions on how to take care of yourself. Your surgeon or nurse will explain how to control your pain, how to take care of your wound, activities you can and cannot do, and how to spot signs of infections. You may also need to talk to a dietitian to help with eating problems caused by the treatment. You will need to attend follow-up checkups to monitor your condition.

What's the Success Rate?

Cancer survival has improved significantly due to constant advancement and improvements in the field of oncology, including improvement in treatments and screening (allowing for earlier diagnosis). Still, you need to be aware of the risks, such as infection, bleeding, nerve damage, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss.

Are there Alternatives to Oncology?

There is no other alternative than to see an oncologist when it comes to cancer treatments. Some people may choose to undergo meditation, hypnosis, and acupuncture as well, usually to relieve the stress, anxiety, and pain that cancer can bring.

This information has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, however, we strongly recommend you to consult with your doctor before pursuing medical procedures overseas.

Update: 09/01/2023