Best Cancer Hospital in Bangalore

We are proud to be the first center in India and Asia Pacific Region to offer Intra-Operative Electron Radiation Therapy (IOeRT), a breakthrough in cancer treatment that delivers radiation directly to the tumor bed during surgery. This technique provides unmatched precision and control, offering several advantages:

• Direct Radiation Delivery: IOeRT involves delivering a single dose of radiation directly to the exposed tumor bed during surgery. Doing so, allows us to spare healthy tissues by physically moving or shielding them from the radiation beam, which is not possible in traditional external beam radiation therapy (EBRT).

• Enhanced Local Control: Direct visualization of the tumor bed during surgery ensures that the radiation dose is delivered precisely where needed, improving local control of the tumor. This is vital for increasing disease-free survival.

• Reduced External Radiation Cycles: IOeRT can either reduce or eliminate the need for post-surgery external radiation. In some cases, when used as a boost therapy, it significantly cuts down on the number of external radiotherapy sessions required, enhancing patient comfort and reducing side effects.

• Skin-Sparing and Cosmetic Benefits: IOeRT is particularly beneficial for breast cancer and other cancers where cosmetic outcomes matter. Because the treatment is applied during surgery, it avoids skin toxicity and minimizes scarring, ensuring better cosmetic results compared to traditional EBRT.

• Minimization of Side Effects: The direct and precise delivery of radiation helps minimize the dose to healthy tissues, which translates into fewer side effects, reduced toxicity, and improved quality of life for patients. This is especially beneficial for patients with conditions like cardiac issues, where radiation exposure can be risky.

• Effective for Locally Advanced and Recurrent Cancers: For patients with locally advanced cancers, the combination of IOeRT with external radiation therapy and chemotherapy has shown excellent outcomes in terms of local control and overall survival, according to the NCCN guidelines.

• Unique Solution for Recurrent Disease Malignancy: IOeRT is an ideal solution in cases where external radiation therapy is either not feasible or too risky. IOeRT is a feasible and safe option for treatment of recurrent disease malignancy with rates of complications similar to other complex oncologic surgeries. 

Combined Advantages for Better Outcomes

By combining the capabilities of the Elekta Versa HD EBRT and IOeRT, we provide a comprehensive radiation therapy solution tailored to individual patient needs. This hybrid approach offers:

• Improved Precision: The combination of real-time imaging, motion management, and direct radiation delivery ensures that we can target tumors with unparalleled accuracy.
• Comprehensive Care for Complex Cases: Patients with advanced, hard-to-treat cancers benefit from both external and intraoperative radiation, ensuring maximal local control while preserving healthy tissue.
• Patient-Centered Approach: Both LINAC and IOeRT reduce side effects, improve patient comfort, and enhance overall treatment outcomes, making them ideal for oncology care that is focused on quality of life as well as effective cancer control. Our oncology team is committed to providing the most advanced and personalized cancer care available, leveraging the latest technologies to offer precise, safe, and effective treatments that prioritize patient well-being.

This combination of LINAC (Elekta Versa HD) and IOeRT positions our center at the forefront of radiation therapy, offering state-of-the-art solutions to improve survival rates, reduce side effects, and enhance the quality of life for cancer patients.

• Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy: These cutting-edge treatments harness the power of the body’s immune system or target specific cancer cells. Immunotherapy and targeted therapy often result in fewer side effects, offering an advanced approach to fighting cancer.

At Aster Whitefield Hospital, we employ cutting-edge, minimally invasive surgery techniques using the 4th Generation Da Vinci Robot to ensure superior outcomes for patients, especially in complex oncology procedures. The Da Vinci X surgical system offers enhanced 3D visualization with high-definition cameras, providing surgeons with an immersive view of the operating site. The robotic arms, fully controlled by the surgeon, deliver unparalleled precision, allowing for delicate and accurate movements during intricate surgeries.

This advanced technology translates into several patient benefits, including smaller incisions, which lead to reduced scarring, less post-operative pain, and fewer complications compared to traditional surgical methods. Patients also benefit from faster recovery times, allowing them to return to normal life more quickly.

In addition, the Da Vinci SP system is designed for single-incision surgeries or procedures via natural orifices, offering a more streamlined, less invasive approach for certain operations. This technology minimizes tissue damage and further reduces recovery time, making it ideal for complex oncology surgeries where precision and patient comfort are paramount.

With the Da Vinci robot, we at Aster Whitefield Hospital are redefining surgical care, ensuring that our patients receive the most advanced, patient-centered treatments available.

At Aster Whitefield Hospital, we utilize the Selenia Dimensions system’s Genius 3D Mammography, an advanced breast imaging technology that offers greater precision in detecting breast cancer compared to traditional 2D mammography. This system provides highly detailed, multi-layered images of breast tissue, making it particularly effective in identifying abnormalities, even in dense breast tissue where traditional imaging might miss subtle signs of cancer.

The Genius 3D Mammography exam has been proven to detect 20% to 65% more invasive breast cancers than 2D mammography alone, with an average increase of 41% in cancer detection. This increased accuracy enables earlier diagnosis, which is critical for successful treatment and improved patient outcomes.

Additionally, the Tomosynthesis-guided Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy (VAB), a minimally invasive procedure, further enhances our ability to detect and diagnose early-stage cancers, particularly grade 1 carcinomas. This method allows for precise targeting of suspicious areas, providing an accurate diagnosis with less discomfort and faster recovery for patients.

By incorporating this leading-edge technology, Aster Whitefield Hospital ensures the highest standards of breast cancer detection, offering patients the best chance for early intervention and effective treatment.

Digital PET/CT Scanner: At Aster Whitefield Hospital, we offer state-of-the-art cancer diagnosis and treatment with our ultra-fast, high-resolution Digital PET/CT scanner—United Imaging UMI 550. This advanced imaging technology combines PET's ability to detect metabolic activity with CT's precision in capturing anatomical structures, offering unparalleled accuracy in cancer diagnosis and staging.

With the industry's smallest 2.7 mm crystal, 2.9 mm ultra-high NEMA resolution, and 1.4 mm clinical resolution, our Digital PET/CT scanner ensures the highest precision, even in detecting the smallest lesions. The 24 cm axial FOV allows for full organ coverage and real-time dynamic studies, providing comprehensive insights into complex cases.

Our Digital PET/CT can complete a whole-body scan in just four-bed positions, significantly reducing scan times while maintaining exceptional clarity with its 600x600 matrix. Advanced technologies, such as TOF, PSF, HYPER Iterative, and HYPER DPR, ensure superior image quality with enhanced contrast and signal-to-noise ratios (CNR & SNR). Additionally, the 0.5-second rotation speed guarantees high temporal resolution for sharper and clearer results.

Aster Whitefield Hospital’s Digital PET/CT also prioritizes patient safety, reducing the FDG dose by 50%, and ensuring a lower radiation exposure during scans without compromising diagnostic quality.

At Aster Whitefield Hospital, we are pioneers in advanced cancer treatments, offering cutting-edge procedures like Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) and Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC). These innovative techniques are specifically designed to treat abdominal cancers by delivering chemotherapy directly to the abdominal cavity, significantly improving the effectiveness of the treatment.

HIPEC: Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: HIPEC is a highly specialized procedure that involves circulating heated chemotherapy within the abdomen immediately after the surgical removal of visible tumors. The high temperature of the chemotherapy solution helps enhance the drug’s potency, allowing it to penetrate deeper into the cancerous tissues while simultaneously killing microscopic cancer cells that may remain after surgery.

This technique is particularly beneficial for treating cancers that have spread within the abdominal cavity, such as colorectal cancer, ovarian cancer, and peritoneal mesothelioma. By delivering chemotherapy directly to the site of the cancer, HIPEC reduces the systemic side effects that often accompany traditional chemotherapy, improving the overall quality of life for patients.

• Direct and Localized Delivery: HIPEC targets the affected area directly, reducing the impact on healthy organs and tissues.

• Drug Concentration: The heated chemotherapy allows for a higher concentration of the drug to be delivered, enhancing its effectiveness in eradicating cancer cells.

• Extended Treatment Time: The chemotherapy solution is circulated for an extended period (about 60 to 90 minutes), ensuring optimal absorption by the cancerous tissues.

This innovative technology helps reduce hair loss during chemotherapy treatments by cooling the scalp before and during chemotherapy sessions. This can help patients maintain their self-esteem and quality of life during treatment.

Full Room Digital Radiography and Digital X-ray System

At Aster Whitefield Hospital, our oncology department is equipped with the most advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies to ensure precise and effective cancer care. Our Full Room Digital Radiography system offers exceptional image quality, enabling accurate and detailed diagnoses. This cutting-edge Digital X-ray System is designed to capture high-resolution images quickly, ensuring minimal radiation exposure while providing superior diagnostic capabilities.

In addition to radiography, our hospital features a state-of-the-art MRI and CT suite, delivering clear and detailed images for comprehensive cancer assessments. Our Gamma Camera technology is specifically designed for tumor diagnosis, providing precise imaging that aids in the detection and monitoring of cancerous growths.

We also offer advanced treatment options, including Brachytherapy, a form of internal radiation therapy that targets tumors directly, minimizing damage to surrounding tissues. Our Iodine therapy and High Dose Therapy are highly effective in treating specific types of cancer, ensuring targeted care for optimal outcomes.

Additionally, our Biplane Hybrid Cath Lab supports advanced interventional procedures, ensuring precise and minimally invasive treatments.

Our state-of-the-art OT complex with 12 fully equipped Operating Theatres, featuring high-end medical equipment like Dreager anesthesia machines and Maquet operating tables, ensures the highest standards of surgical care in oncology. At Aster Whitefield Hospital, we are committed to providing comprehensive, cutting-edge cancer diagnostics and treatments.

These advanced technologies, combined with our experienced team of oncologists, allow us to offer comprehensive and personalized cancer care to our patients.

Our center offers cutting-edge radiation therapy utilizing the state-of-the-art LINAC (Elekta Versa HD) system and Intra-Operative Electron Radiation Therapy (IOeRT). These technologies ensure precise targeting of tumors while safeguarding surrounding healthy tissues, making our facility a leader in oncology care in India. Here's a detailed look at both treatment methods and their clinical advantages.

LINAC – Elekta Versa HD: High-Precision Radiation Delivery

The Elekta Versa HD system revolutionizes radiation oncology by delivering high precision, ensuring the maximum dose is concentrated on the tumor while sparing adjacent healthy tissue. Key features of this technology include:

• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS): It is a non-surgical radiation therapy used to treat functional abnormalities and small tumors of the brain. It is particularly effective in treating complex cases like stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for small, hard-to-reach lesions. Different modalities are available to deliver SRS including the Gamma Knife and LINAC (Linear Accelerator) based systems, such as the CyberKnife or X-Knife. It also includes Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT).

• Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT): Using C-RAD technology with Catalyst + HD and Sentinel, the system provides superior patient positioning and motion management. This is critical for patients whose tumors are near vital organs, such as breast cancer cases where it allows real-time monitoring of movement, reducing radiation exposure to the heart and other surrounding organs. Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) is used to treat breast cancer patients.

• Daily Image Guidance (2D, 3D, 4D): Advanced imaging technologies enable clinicians to visualize and precisely position the patient before and during radiation delivery, ensuring accurate treatment targeting. This also includes 3D automated seed matching and real-time intrafraction imaging for continuous monitoring.

• Safety and Efficiency: The Elekta Versa HD is equipped with advanced 3D portal dosimetry, allowing real-time dose sculpting to ensure accurate delivery within the tumor. This guarantees the safety and effectiveness of the therapy.

• Environmental Consideration: The Versa HD also boasts a 30% lower power consumption compared to similar systems, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint.

This flexible system allows us to treat a broad range of cancer cases, from large, simple tumors to intricate, high-dose radiation for complex conditions like lung, brain, and liver cancers.