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| A Full Range of Multidisciplinary Services
at the Benavides Cancer Institute |
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The Benavides Cancer Institute is dedicated to
the process of advancing medical knowledge and
providing compassionate,state-of-the-art cancer
care complemented by a full range of prevention,
early detection,treatment,rehabilitation and
palliative care programs for all types of cancer.
The Institute has major strengths in breast,
genitourinary,pulmonary,gastro-intestinal and
gynecologic cancers.A full range of medical,
surgical and radiation oncology treatment facilities
focusing on a comprehensive multidisciplinary
approach by surgeons,medical oncologists,
radiation oncologists and other sub-specialists will
be offered at the Benavides Cancer Institute.
Multidisciplinary Cancer Clinics
Breast
Head and Neck
Thoracic
Adult Hematology
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Skin and Soft Tissue and Bone
Gastrointestinal
Genitourinary
Gynecologic
Neurology
Pain Management
At the Benavides Cancer Institute,the patient
gets the benefit of being seen by various specialists
who are experts in their own field.As the first
institution in the country with a physical structure
dedicated solely to cancer care,the Benavides
Cancer Institute is a one stop shop for patients
who seek not only expertise but also emotional
and psychological support in the their battle
against the dreadful disease.Competent Surgeons,
Medical Specialists and Radiation Oncologists will
man the multidisciplinary clinics.
One of the major services offered by
the Benavides Cancer Institute includes a
comprehensive multidisciplinary breast center.
Several procedures are available for the diagnosis
and treatment of breast diseases: |
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Screening Mammography
This includes taking two high quality images of the breast to evaluate non-palpable changes
within the breast that may signify a malignant process. |
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Stereotactic and Ultrasound Guided Wire Localization
For biopsy of breast abnormalities. |
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Breast Ultrasound
Using high frequency sound waves to further evaluate a lump or mammogram finding.It may also
be used to guide fine needle aspiration or core biopsy procedures.
Other services offered by the breast clinic include open breast biopsy,sentinel node biopsy,breast
conservation surgery and modified radical mastectomy. |
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Brachytherapy
It is an advanced cancer treatment that allows a focused dose of radiation in or near the tumor
itself.This may be used alone or in combination with external beam radiation therapy.This may
be applied to different sites,but most commonly on gynecological malignancies and also on
the breast,prostate,lungs,and other indications. |
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The Department of Radiation Oncology offers specialist consultation in the
diagnosis,evaluation and
radiotherapy planning and
treatment of different tumor
types based on integrated
patient-focused care
and evidence-based
treatment protocols.The
various treatment modalities
available are: |
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External Beam
Radiotherapy
•Conventional and 3D conformal radiotherapy for various disease sites either as primary or in addition to other treatment modalities
•Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)for high precision treatment sparing normal tissues
•Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)and Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT)give high-dose focused radiation for intracranial tumors |
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Brachytherapy
•High dose rate brachytherapy for various
types of cancer requiring treatment close
to or within the tumor itself
– Intraluminal
– Intracavitary
– Interstitial
•Permanent prostate seed implants for
prostate cancer
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Ambulatory
Treatment Unit
•Provides a comfortable,relaxed and
healing environment for patients. |
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| A Special Section of The Philippine STAR Monday, August 21, 2006 |
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