Clinical Oncology Centre
The Clinical Oncology Department is another specialized unit of the Caucasus Medical Centre, established in accordance to the latest medical protocols, offering treatment in accordance with international standards. A clinical oncology centre is a space where a range of services are available in one location, in the most comfortable environment. The centre provides diagnosis of oncological pathologies, both outpatient and inpatient treatment, and post-treatment monitoring.
Multidisciplinary Approach
In the hospital, the management of oncology patients is approached via a multidisciplinary framework. Clinical oncologists are responsible for the management of patients from the point of diagnosis to the conclusion of treatment. Furthermore, a team of highly qualified professionals is engaged in conducting research that is recognised on an international level and published in highly rated journals.
The Oncology Centre also offers the services of a personal coordinator. The coordinator organises a patient’s appointments with the doctor and carries out tests.
Treatment of Oncological Diseases
The oncology centre specialises in the treatment of the following pathologies:
- Breast cancer;
- Lung cancer;
- Gastrointestinal cancers;
- Genitourinary tumors;
- Gynecologic cancers;
- Head and neck cancers;
- Melanoma and other malignant skin tumors;
- Sarcomas;
- Malignant tumors of the central nervous system;
- Metastatic tumors of unknown primary origin;
- Endocrine and neuroendocrine tumors.
Treatment Methods
In terms of treatment methods, the Onco-Center offers the following services:
- Chemotherapy (in the form of mono- and polychemotherapy);
- Hormone therapy;
- Targeted therapy;
- Immunotherapy.
Patients may be eligible for financial support from both universal (state) and private insurance providers. Additionally, within the framework of the international programme, treatment for specific oncological pathologies involving immunotherapy and other medications is provided free of charge.
