Cancer Care Centre at Evercare Hospital Dhaka

The division of Evercare Cancer Care Centre provides consultations by Consultants- Radiation & Clinical Oncologist, Medical Oncologist, Surgical Oncologist; through Pain & Palliative Care and treatment services including Radiation therapy, Chemotherapy, Cancer Surgeries, ICU Care, Immunotherapy, Biotherapy, Supportive therapy and Palliative care for adult and child cancer patients.

All Cancer treatment under one roof.

Our Departments :

1. Radiation & Clinical Oncology
2. Medical Oncology
3. Surgical Oncology (Onco Surgery)
4. Pain & Palliative Care
5. Breast Clinic

 

1. Radiation & Clinical Oncology

The moments of our first PET-CT and LINAC patients are worth sharing. Alongside our expert PET-CT and LINAC team. The center is ready to provide world class cancer treatment facilities starting from preventive to palliative care under one roof. Evercare Hospital Dhaka has installed a high-end fully loaded Radiotherapy machine, LINAC HD -VERSA Signature model. Being the first of its kind in Bangladesh, the machine is fitted with a six-dimensional rotation couch known as HEXA POD and is programmed to deliver radiation doses to tumors with pinpoint accuracy from any angle. HD VERSA, as the name suggests, has versatile properties and is capable of treating tumors in either a basic conventional form or the most advanced form of therapy “stereotactic radiotherapy”. Our ultramodern radiotherapy unit is managed by well-known professionals in the field of oncology from both home and abroad.   The center is also equipped with an ultramodern HDR Brachytherapy (treatment of cancer by the insertion of radioactive source directly into the body cavity and tissues) unit “FLEXITRON” which houses Cobalt 60 as a radiation source thus ensuring uninterrupted treatment due to the long half-life of the source. To provide the best possible treatment, our experts in the related fields debate, deliberate and discuss regarding the patient diagnosed with cancer in MDT ‘tumor board’. Our experts then decide the best form of treatment for each, and every patient based on solid scientific evidence. To add on to its already existing armamentarium, Evercare Hospital Dhaka proudly announces that our most advanced PET-CT machine has recently been installed, which provides cutting-edge technology to stage, plan, manage and monitor the treatment of the tumor or tumors in question. The symptom management team of ours are the best in Bangladesh and always stand ready to make our patient’s life free of pain and suffering from the uncontrollable yet unwanted symptoms of cancer, thus “adding life to years”.  

2. Medical Oncology

 

3. Surgical Oncology (Onco Surgery)

• Head & Neck Cancer Surgeries with Reconstruction
• Organ preserving surgery for Breast Cancer and other Cancers
• Esophagus & Lung Cancer Surgery
• Surgeries for Stomach, Large Intestine and Rectal Cancer
• Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Cancer surgery
• Surgeries for Uterus, Ovaries & Cervical Cancer
• Non-Endoscopic Treatment Surgery for Kidney, Ureter and Urinary Bladder & Soft tissue sarcoma Cancer

4. Pain & Palliative Care

 

5. Breast Clinic

What is a Breast Clinic?

A breast clinic is where medical specialists can examine your breasts in case there are changes in or around them or if your 1 ^st & 2 ^nd degree relatives had breast cancer.

Why would I be referred to a breast clinic?

You have been referred because you or your doctor feels your breast symptoms need further investigation by a specialist. It is important to remember that being referred does not mean that you have cancer, and most people seen in breast clinics have a simple or benign condition.

Does this mean I have breast cancer?

Having a referral does not necessarily mean you have cancer. Most people who have referral don’t have cancer. However, you have been referred because you need to see a specialist or have some investigations quickly to help find out the cause of your breast symptoms. If cancer is diagnosed, then ensuring that the diagnosis is made early means treatment is likely to be more effective and therefore it is important that you are seen within 2 weeks of the referral being made.

What will happen at my appointment?

When you arrive at the breast clinic you should register at the reception. You will then be seen by a lady doctor who is a specialist in breast diseases and who will listen to any concerns you may have. She will ask about your symptoms, examine you and arrange some tests. The breast team will aim to undertake all tests on the same day as the appointment and therefore you need to allow three hours for the appointment. During your appointment you will be asked to undress from the waist upwards and therefore we recommend you wear separates such as a top with skirt or trousers. Deodorant and talcum powder may affect the quality of a mammogram, so please do not use them on the day of your appointment. Alternatively, you can wash them off should you require a mammogram.

What to expect at the breast clinic?

Your visit to the breast clinic may take several hours so that all the necessary tests can be carried out. You may wish to take a partner, close friend or relative with you for company or support. You may be asked to fill in a short questionnaire before you are seen by a doctor. This includes questions about any family history of breast problems, any medication you’re taking (including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or the contraceptive pill) or any previous breast surgery (including breast implants). This will be followed by a breast examination, where the doctor or nurse will check both your breasts when you are sitting and when you are lying down. As part of the examination, it’s normal to examine the lymph nodes (also called glands) under your arm (axilla) and around your neck. You may then need to have further tests. These will usually include one or more of the following:

• mammogram
• ultrasound scan
• core biopsy
• fine needle aspiration (FNA).

The order in which the tests are done will vary between clinics. Having a breast examination, breast imaging (for example, a mammogram and/or an ultrasound scan) and tissue sampling (for example, a core biopsy or FNA) is known as a triple assessment. This may be necessary to make a definite diagnosis. However, not everyone will need to have a triple assessment; it depends on your symptoms, age or the findings from your other assessments.

Benefits of Early Diagnosis:

1. Early Treatment
2. Chances of Full Recovery

OUR SERVICES

Evercare Cancer Care Centre Services

• Out-patient consultation
• In-patient consultation
• In-patient care
• Day Care Unit activity (chemotherapy, blood transfusions, etc.)
• Cancer Surgeries & ICU Care

CONSULTATION & APPOINTMENT

Cancer Care Centre provides consultation services in Basement (OPD) through highly qualified and experienced Consultants, who carefully evaluate each patient. After diagnosing the patient’s condition, our consultants discuss available treatment options and recommend the most effective treatment.