Saturday, May 28, 2011

CMC offers comprehensive oncology services


Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana offers comprehensive oncology services for the care of cancer patients and their families. Dr Kunal Jain has recently joined as a consultant in medical oncology after completing 3 years of advanced training in Medical Oncology from Australia. He completed his MBBS and MD from CMC Ludhiana and then trained as an advanced trainee in Medical Oncology at Royal Adelaide Hospital for 2 years. He also had the opportunity of working as a Research Fellow in Medical Oncology at Flinders Medical Centre, South Australia for 1 year and was involved in many clinical trials. He specializes in breast, lung, colorectal and oral cancers and also has keen interest in cancer research.
With addition of full time Medical Oncology services, CMC Ludhiana has now got a complete range of oncology services including
1.      Hematology and bone marrow transplant services
2.      State of the art Radiation Oncology facilities
3.      Pain and palliative care services
4.      Intervention Radiology facilities 
5.      Experienced Surgical units including various super-specialties.
6.      Special laboratory facilities for oncology patients.

Director, Dr Abraham G Thomas added that with all these services coming under one roof, it would be even more convenient for the cancer patients of this region. CMC Ludhiana is known for its highly motivated staff providing compassionate and quality patient care.

Dr Jain is available for OPD consultations between 11am – 2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. For any further inquiries, please contact Oncology Office: 0161-5037957, Oncology Helpline: 9780005333 or Email: cmc.oncology@yahoo.com 
By Shalu Arora and Rector Kathuria 

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