The use of chemotherapy is an important adjuvant in the treatment of
cancer. These drugs are toxic and have to be handled with care. The center
has trained specialists dealing with chemotherapy. The doses are regulated
to give maximum advantage to the patient without compromising on the quality
of life.
As a large number of cancers are of hematological origin, facilities for
pheno typing of leukemia, immunohistochemistry for different diagnosis of
lymphoma are available.
As a large number of hematological cases occur in children, the Apollo
Cancer Institute has a dedicated specialist in Pediatric Oncology to treat
such cases. With this comprehensive range of facilities and backup services
available, the unit is committed to deliver optimum healthcare in a child
friendly environment.