Cancer Specialist - Dr. Pritam Kataria

Dr Pritam Kataria is one of the Best Oncologist ( Cancer Specialist ) in Mumbai. Dr. Pritam Kataria is a consultant Medical and hemato-oncologist at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai. Dr Pritam Kataria did his undergraduation from prestigious Seth GS Medical college Mumbai after he stood 19th and First in the Satara District in the MHCET [Medical Entrance Examination].

Dr. Pritam Kataria is a dedicated and expert Medical Oncologist who specializes in the field of Cancer diagnosis, Treatment Planning and Chemotherapy. Cancer treatment has undergone a sea change and Medical Oncologist plays a pivotal role in planning for the treatment. They play a pivotal role in decision making in a multidisciplinary group. He specializes in this complicated field and strive to provide best scientific, evidence-based, affordable and comprehensive personalized cancer treatment plan to the patients.

Specialities

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen. Chemotherapy may be given with a curative intent, or palliative intent [To prolong life or to reduce symptoms]

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is treatment that uses certain parts of a person’s immune system to fight diseases such as cancer. Foe e.g different immunotherapy that has been approved in Lung cancer management include Pemrolizumab, Nivolumab, Durvalumab

Targeted Therapy

Targeted therapy is a cancer treatment that uses drugs to target specific genes and proteins that are involved in the growth and survival of cancer cells.

Hormonal Therapy

Hormones help certain types of breast, prostate, and some other cancers to grow. By using this principle hormone therapy or endocrine therapy can be used to block their production of block their action to slow the cancer's growth or stop it from spreading.

Precision Medicine and Molecular Oncology

He has special interest in genomics and molecular oncology to provide the personalised approach to patient in terms of treatment for cancers.One size fits all concept is waning from the cancer treatment and Dr. pritam kataria is perfect fit who is strong believer of the same.

Precision Medicine and Molecular Oncology

He has special interest in genomics and molecular oncology to provide the personalised approach to patient in terms of treatment for cancers.One size fits all concept is waning from the cancer treatment and Dr. pritam kataria is perfect fit who is strong believer of the same.

Get Answers To Your Queries

What is cancer?

Cancer is when cells in the body change and grow out of control. The body is made up of building blocks called cells. Our body has regenerative potential to make cells and these cells are renewed by body. Cancer is abnormal cell growth out of the body’s own control. Whenever the abnormal cells grow to form a lump or mass called a tumor.

What are the causes for cancer?

Many a times we may not know the cause for cancer. There are modifiable[eg addiction]and some non modifiable risk factors[e.g Genetic, age,etc]

What do medical oncologist do?

Medical Oncologist is a specialised branch in Medicine which deals with diagnosis, management and planning for chemotherapy after assessing fitness for chemotherapy.

What are the treatment options while treating a cancer?

The different modalities that may be employed while treating a cancer may range from chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. Based on stage and type of cancer patient while either receive any of the above or combination of all.

What is chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen. Chemotherapy may be given with a curative intent, or palliative intent [To prolong life or to reduce symptoms]

Is chemotherapy painful?

No chemotherapy is not painful at all. Certain drugs can cause muscle or bodyache.

What are side effects of Chemotherapy?

Hair Loss
Fatigue
Loss of Appetite
Easy Bruising and Bleeding
Anaemia
Infections
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Numbness, tingling, and pain
Sores and pain with swallowing
Dry skin and colour change
Weight changes
Mood changes

Can side effects of treatment be prevented?

Yes the side effects can be prevented not all. The oncologist may provide certain drug during and after chemotherapy to avoid side effects specially vomiting, diarrhea.

What are the other treatment other than chemotherapy offered by Medical Oncologist?

I.Targeted therapy:
Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs or other substances to precisely identify and attack certain types of cancer cells.
II. Immunotherapy:
Immunotherapy is treatment that uses certain parts of a person’s immune system to fight diseases such as cancer.
III. Hormonal therapy:
Hormone therapy is used to treat cancers that use hormones to grow, such as some prostate and breast cancers. Hormone therapy is a cancer treatment that slows or stops the growth of cancer that uses hormones to grow.