Oncology

Overview

Cancer can affect anybody, and the effects are devastating to the individual as well as to their families and loved ones. Detected early, much can be done to stem the spread, and often heal completely, using the right type of treatment and care.

Oncology is the branch of medicine that studies tumours (cancer) and seeks to understand their development, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The successful management of cancer requires a multidisciplinary approach.

At Prince Court Medical Centre, our Radiotherapy and Oncology Services is a one-stop centre that treats multiple types of cancer at any stages. We work closely with other departments, such as Surgery, Gynaecology, Radiology, Palliative Care, Pathology, as well as Nutritionist to provide patients with the best care possible.

Services and treatments offered are:

• Consultation, full diagnostic and staging investigations
• Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy of adult solid tumours
• Radiotherapy treatment and planning
• Psychology and Counselling services for patients and their loved ones
• Physiotherapy, Speech & Language assessment & therapy
• Pain management
• Nutritional advice

The Radiotherapy and Oncology Services include:

1. Out-Patient Clinic with 4 consultation suites

2. Oncology Day Care

• Our day care provides a comprehensive setting for the care of chemotherapy patients which includes one private room and 9 treatment bays that accommodate 4 beds and 5 reclining chairs. The day care is also equipped with televisions and free wireless broadband connections. The facility is staffed by experienced oncologists and nurses who are familiar with all treatment modalities required in the care of our patients.

3. Radiotherapy Services:
   • Our radiotherapy treatment and planning are handled by a highly qualified and dedicated radiotherapy team. We aim to provide treatment and care in a compassionate environment that is patient and family oriented. Our team comprises of:
     • Radiation oncologists
     • Radiation therapists
     • Medical physicists
     • Oncology nurses

• Our radiotherapy services is equipped with wide range of technologically advanced radiotherapy equipment which consists of:
  • Computerised Tomography (CT) Simulator
  • Computerised Treatment Planning System
  • Various treatment modalities for External Beam Radiotherapy that include:

                – Siemens Oncor Linear Accelerator

                – Tomotherapy

                – Other specialized treatments performed are:

1. Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
2. Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
3. 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy
4. Electron Beam Radiotherapy
5. Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) assisted by a 4D-CT
6. Total Marrow Irradiation (TMI) or Total Body Irradiation (TBI)

• High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
  • For the treatment of Gynaecological Cancers
• Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) – targeted treatment, which is suitable for early stage breast cancer and other sites such as brain, spine and colorectal tumours
• Other services and minor procedures available are:
  • Radioactive Iodine for hyperthyroidism
  • Blood transfusions
  • Wound care
  • Thoracocentesis
  • Paracentesis

4. In-Patient Oncology Services

Our in-patient ward consists of private rooms and suites, most of which have a magnificent view of the KL panorama, and are fully furnished with televisions and free wireless broadband connections. The ward is dedicated to patients who are in need of longer or continuous therapy, and for patients whose general condition does not allow an outpatient service.