Dr. Prabhat Ranjan is a dedicated Medical Oncologist with over years of experience in delivering advanced and personalized cancer care. He specializes in administering Chemotherapy, immunotherapy. Targeted Therapy, and Hormone Therapy, along with procedures like Bone Marrow Aspiration, Biopsy, and Pleural Tapping.
A Medical Oncologist is a specialist doctor who treats cancer using medicines such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy. Unlike surgeons who remove tumors or radiation oncologists who use radiation, a medical oncologist focuses on drug-based treatments. They not only prescribe and monitor these therapies but also guide patients throughout the treatment journey, manage side effects, and provide supportive and palliative care whenever required.
Chemotherapy works by destroying fast-growing cancer cells but can sometimes affect normal cells too, which is why patients may experience side effects like hair loss or nausea. Immunotherapy, on the other hand, stimulates the body’s own immune system to recognize and fight cancer cells, making it more specific and often better tolerated. Targeted therapy is even more precise, as it directly attacks certain genes, proteins, or pathways that cancer cells depend on, thereby sparing most healthy cells and reducing unnecessary side effects.
Dr. Prabhat Ranjan provides treatment for a wide range of cancers including breast cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancers, gastrointestinal cancers like stomach, colon, and pancreatic cancers, gynecological cancers such as ovarian and cervical cancer, prostate and urinary cancers, as well as blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. He also manages cancers in children and provides comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for each case.
Apart from drug-based therapies, Dr. Ranjan regularly performs diagnostic and supportive procedures such as bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, which help in diagnosing blood-related cancers, pleural tapping to remove excess fluid around the lungs, and lumbar puncture with intrathecal chemotherapy to deliver medicines directly into the spinal fluid when required. These procedures not only help in diagnosis but also in better management of cancer-related complications.
Cancer treatments are generally not painful, but some therapies may cause side effects like weakness, nausea, or fatigue. Modern medicines and supportive care have greatly improved patient comfort during treatment. With the right counselling, pre-medications, and monitoring, most side effects can be effectively controlled. Dr. Ranjan ensures that every patient receives comprehensive symptom management and emotional support so that treatment is as smooth and tolerable as possible.
The choice of treatment depends on many factors, including the type and stage of cancer, the genetic and molecular profile of the tumor, the patient’s age, and their overall health condition. After a thorough evaluation, Dr. Ranjan creates a personalized treatment plan that is tailored to the individual needs of the patient. This approach ensures maximum benefit from therapy while minimizing unnecessary side effects, thereby offering the best possible outcome.
Personalized cancer care is a modern approach where treatment is not the same for everyone but is instead carefully planned according to the specific characteristics of each patient and their disease. This includes genetic testing, molecular profiling, and using advanced diagnostic tools to choose the therapy that is most effective for that individual. By adopting this method, Dr. Ranjan ensures that patients receive highly targeted, efficient, and result-oriented cancer treatment.
Alongside medical treatment, patients are supported with counselling, nutritional advice, psychological guidance, and regular follow-ups. Managing side effects and improving quality of life is an important part of cancer care. Patients and their families are also educated about the treatment process, possible challenges, and ways to cope with them. Dr. Ranjan’s holistic approach ensures that both the medical and emotional needs of the patient are addressed throughout the journey.