Best Lung Cancer Hospital in Mumbai

Comprehensive Lung Cancer Care at Fortis Hospitals, Mumbai

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and a leading cause of death all over the world. It is also the commonest cancer and cause of cancer-related mortality among Indian men. Anyone can get lung cancer, although smoking is the number one cause of the disease. In fact, a growing number of non-smokers in India, are diagnosed with lung cancer today. Lung cancer, like other cancers, can be fatal. However, effective diagnoses and new treatments have improved the survival rates of patients.

Lung cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when lung cells divide uncontrollably, causing tumours to grow and spread to other parts of the body. Lung cancer can go undiagnosed for a long time until the disease is advanced. Small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer are the two major types of lung cancer. The types of treatment that patients receive will depend on the type and stage of cancer they have. With its cutting-edge technology, Fortis Hospitals, Mumbai, offers world-class lung cancer treatment for lung cancer. The centre has one of the best lung cancer programmes designed by eminent pulmonologists, advanced diagnostic, imaging, and surgical equipment for excellent outcomes.

The multispeciality giant is operational on par with international standards and is equipped with the latest in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), robot-assisted thoracic surgery, segmentectomy, wedge resection, lobectomy, and pneumonectomy, etc. The hospital has a team of top pulmonologists and pulmonary onco specialists who have extensive experience in treating complex lung cancers. Our lung cancer specialists prescribe individualised therapies, which help to achieve the highest possible cure rates. Fortis employs an evidence-based approach in patient care, thereby improving the health and safety of patients.

Team

Our multi-disciplinary team of experts skilled in dozens of specialties work together to deliver quality care and successful recovery:

Medical Oncologists

Radiation Oncologists

Thoracic surgeons

Pulmonologists

General surgery

Well-trained oncology (lung cancer) nurses, radiotherapists, physiotherapists, clinical nutritionists, counsellors, psychologists, and palliative care team, etc.

The team is ably supported by other medical specialists such as, anaesthetists, neurologists, intensive care specialists, infectious diseases specialists, radiologists, pathologists, and clinical pharmacologists.

FAQ

Is Fortis Hospital Mumbai a well-equipped lung cancer hospital for complex cases?

Fortis Hospital Mulund has cutting-edge technology and superior prowess in its experts from different specializations to brainstorm and administer effective treatment solutions to achieve the highest possible cure rates. Fortis Hospital Mulund has one of the best lung cancer programs designed by eminent pulmonologists, and advanced diagnostic, imaging and surgical equipment for a high degree of successful outcomes.

Who is the best doctor to operate on lung cancer at Fortis hospital Mulund, Mumbai?

Dr Anil Heroor, Head, Surgical Oncology at Fortis Hospital Mulund is a foremost oncosurgeon with over 20 years of experienced expertise in all cancer surgeries especially lung cancer. He is exceptionally skilled in minimal invasive lung cancer surgeries, performing the advanced Thoracoscopy to remove lung tumours as well as partial or complete lung with expertise and care.

How much does it cost lung cancer surgery in Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai?

At Fortis Hospital Mulund, depending on the complex nature of the cancer and the state it is in, an average lung cancer surgery at the hands of expert pulmonary onco-surgeons costs between Rs 4 -7 lakhs.

How urgent is lung cancer surgery? Should you wait for a second opinion?

Lung cancer surgery is prescribed depending on the type of cancer, the stage it is in and how much it has spread. At Fortis Hospital Mulund, our expert pulmonologists and pulmonary oncologists can precisely diagnose your condition and prescribe the most effective mode of treatment which can include surgery or immunotherapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or targeted therapy. With our team of pulmonary specialists, you will not need a second opinion.

Can someone have lung cancer and not know? What are the signs and symptoms we shouldn't ignore and reach the best lung cancer hospital?

Yes, you may have lung cancer for many years and not know about it till some symptoms begin to show up. If you have the following symptoms, consult our expert pulmonologists:

Hoarseness
Chest pain that increases with coughing, laughing or deep breathing
Shortness of breath
Persistent cough that does not go away
Loss of appetite
Sudden weight loss
Coughing up blood or rust-coloured phlegm
Tiredness or weakness

Why Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai is the best cancer hospital in India?

Fortis Hospital Mulund is the finest hospital for you in cancer treatment with excellent cancer specialists who will give you individualized and latest treatment with compassionate care, all in the same place. When it comes to the treatment of lung cancer, Fortis Hospital Mulund has a team of top pulmonologists and pulmonary onco specialists with deep insights and experience about the different types of lung cancers and their comprehensive effective therapies.

What is the treatment available for lung Cancer at Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai?

Lung cancer is of 2 types – small cell and non-small cell. Depending on the type of lung cancer, expert pulmonary oncologists at Fortis Hospital Mulund prescribe individualized therapies which include surgery if the cancer is confined to the lungs, chemotherapy or radiation therapy before surgery to shrink the tumours if the cancer is spread to a larger part of the lungs and post surgery to prevent it from coming back, stereostatic body radiotherapy, targeted drug therapy , photo-dynamic therapy, and immunotherapy.

Reasons why Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai is the best technically advanced lung cancer hospital for complex cases?

Fortis Hospital Mulund has the best in advanced medical technology and operational excellence on par with international standards when it comes to treating complex lung cancers. The multispeciality giant is equipped with the latest in Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) - a minimally invasive technology to perform surgeries as well as lung biopsies for diagnosis, Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, Segmentectomy, Wedge resection, Lobectomy – the removal of a lobe of the lung, and Pneumonectomy – the total removal of the lungs. Taking the lead in performing these complex procedures is a team of renowned pulmonary specialists who have prolific experience in successful results with an individualized patient-first approach.