Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

Free 2nd Opinion for Cancer Patients

At Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, We believe that every patient deserves access to the best possible care, and that includes the opportunity to seek a second opinion. Whether you're newly diagnosed, considering a treatment change, or simply seeking peace of mind, our team is here to guide you through the process with empathy and expertise.


1) ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐ˆ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž๐ซ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐œ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ?

Seeking a second opinion can provide confirmation of your diagnosis, explore alternative treatment options, and offer peace of mind by ensuring you've explored all available options.

2) ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ง๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐›๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐ข๐Ÿ ๐ˆ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ž๐ค ๐š ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ง

No, most oncologists encourage patients to seek second opinions as it demonstrates a proactive approach to their health. It's about ensuring you're making the most informed decisions about your treatment.

3) ๐ƒ๐จ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐š๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ?

In most cases, seeking a second opinion does not significantly delay treatment. 

4) ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐ˆ ๐›๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ?

It's helpful to bring copies of your medical records, including pathology reports, imaging scans, and any treatment plans or medications you're currently receiving.

5) ๐‚๐š๐ง ๐ˆ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ž ๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ง?

Yes, if you feel more comfortable with the specialist providing the second opinion or if you prefer their treatment plan, you have the option to continue treatment under their care.
 

6) ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐‚๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ ๐‚๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž ๐’๐ก๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ซ ๐๐š๐ ๐ก

Our multidisciplinary team of expert oncologists ensures comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs. From state-of-the-art robotic surgeries to advanced medical, surgical, and radiation therapies, we offer a spectrum of services under one roof like Surgery, Chemotherapy without Hair loss, Radiation Therapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Precision Medicine, and more.

Why Choose Us

  • Multi-speciality departmental approach with Twice a week tumour board
  • Dedicated Block for Oncology OPDโ€™s
  • Complete compliance with surgical medical and radiation services
  • Team of Experts & Cancer Specialist
  • Advance Robotics Surgery

Our Team of Experts

  • Dr. Mohit Agarwal
    SENIOR DIRECTOR & UNIT HEAD MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
    Oncology
  • Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain
    PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR & HOD LAP GI, GI ONCO, BARIATRIC & MIS SURGERY
    Oncology
  • Dr. Prateek Varshney
    DIRECTOR SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
    Oncology
  • Dr. Suhail Qureshi
    ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR & UNIT HEAD MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
    Oncology
  • Dr. Vineet Govinda Gupta
    ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR & UNIT HEAD MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
    Oncology
  • Dr. Monisha Gupta
    SENIOR CONSULTANT SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
    Oncology
  • Dr. Kapil Kumar
    SENIOR DIRECTOR SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
    Oncology
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FAQs

  • What are the symptoms of cancer?
    The symptoms of cancer can vary widely depending on the type and stage of the disease. Common symptoms include unexplained weight loss, fatigue, pain, changes in the skin, persistent cough or hoarseness, changes in bowel or bladder habits, and unusual bleeding or discharge.
  • How is cancer diagnosed?
    Cancer is typically diagnosed through a combination of methods, including physical examination, medical history review, imaging tests (such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI), laboratory tests (such as blood tests or biopsies), and sometimes genetic testing.
  • What are the treatment options for cancer?
    The treatment options for cancer depend on the type, stage, and location of the disease. Common treatment modalities include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy without hairloss, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, and stem cell transplantation. At Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, a specific treatment plan is determined on an individual basis by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
  • How will my treatment plan be determined?
    Your treatment plan will be determined by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, and other specialists. They will consider various factors, such as the type and stage of cancer, your overall health, and your personal preferences, to develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
  • What is radiation therapy, and will I need it?
    Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells or shrink tumors. It can be delivered externally (external beam radiation) or internally (brachytherapy). Whether you need radiation therapy will depend on the type and location of your cancer, as well as other factors determined by our doctor's team.
  • What is chemotherapy, and will I need it?
    Chemotherapy refers to the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. It can be administered orally or intravenously and can be given as the primary treatment or in combination with other treatment modalities. Whether you need chemotherapy depends on various factors, including the type of cancer, stage, and treatment goals.
  • How long will my treatment last?
    The duration of cancer treatment varies depending on several factors, including the type and stage of cancer, the specific treatment modalities used, and how your body responds to treatment. Some treatments may be completed within a few weeks, while others may extend over several months or even years.
  • Which are types of cancer ?
    There are many types of cancers, each arising from different types of cells in the body. Some common types include: Breast Cancer: This forms in the cells of the breast and is the most common cancer among women worldwide. Lung Cancer: Often associated with smoking, this cancer forms in the tissues of the lung. Prostate Cancer: Occurs in the prostate gland in men. Colorectal Cancer: Arises in the colon or rectum, commonly known as colon cancer or rectal cancer. Skin Cancer: There are different types, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, all originating in the skin cells. Leukemia: A cancer of the blood or bone marrow, where abnormal white blood cells are produced. Lymphoma: This affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's immune system. Types include Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Liver Cancer: Develops in the liver cells and can be primary (starting in the liver) or metastatic (spreading to the liver from other parts of the body). Pancreatic Cancer: Begins in the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach. Ovarian Cancer: Affects the ovaries, which are part of the female reproductive system.
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