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Medical oncology

Medical oncologists treat cancer with drugs: chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and hormone therapy. Treatment is given in cycles, so planning is often split between a treatment country and home. Cancer treatment depends on the exact type and stage; only your oncology team can say what applies to you.

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What this department covers

  • Chemotherapy
  • Targeted and immune therapies
  • Hormone therapy
  • Managing side effects and supportive care

Procedures and treatments (6)

Open any procedure to see how it usually works, what recovery involves, typical planning ranges and what to ask your doctor.

Ongoing therapy

Chemotherapy

Medicines that destroy or slow cancer cells, given by drip or tablets in cycles.

Read the planning guide Ongoing therapy

Targeted therapy

Drugs that act on specific changes in cancer cells, chosen after tests on the tumour.

Read the planning guide Ongoing therapy

Immunotherapy

Medicines that help the body's immune system recognise and attack cancer.

Read the planning guide Ongoing therapy

Hormone therapy for cancer

Medicines that lower or block hormones that feed some breast and prostate cancers.

Read the planning guide Diagnostic test or evaluation

Genomic testing and precision oncology

Laboratory tests on the tumour that look for changes which may point to a more suitable drug.

Read the planning guide Ongoing therapy

Palliative and supportive cancer care

Care that eases pain and other symptoms and supports the patient and family at any stage of cancer.

Read the planning guide

Planning points for medical oncology

  • Cycles repeat every few weeks. Ask which cycles can be given close to home to avoid repeated travel.
  • Bring a full list of past drugs, doses and reactions.
  • Agree in advance who manages side effects and urgent problems between cycles.

Questions to ask your doctor

  • What is the aim of this treatment?
  • How many cycles and how often?
  • Which side effects need urgent care?
  • Can part of treatment be given near my home?

How planning with Prognova works

  1. A free planning callA non-medical conversation about what you are considering, your timing and practical questions.
  2. Doctor review of your recordsYou share your reports with a doctor, who tells you whether the care you have in mind is likely to be suitable.
  3. A written estimateAfter review you receive an itemised estimate. Nothing is charged until you accept it.
  4. Travel and stay planningWe get you a visa invitation letter from the hospital, and help with arrival, accommodation, local transport, language support and a companion's needs.
  5. Follow-up when you are homeWe help arrange records, check-ups and continuing care with your own doctor.

Prognova coordinates logistics and information. Doctors decide diagnosis and treatment. A department listed here does not mean a doctor or hospital is available for it today.

Planning information only. This page gives general information to help you prepare questions and plan a trip. It does not diagnose, recommend a treatment or promise an outcome, a price or the availability of a doctor or hospital. Figures are broad, typical ranges and vary from person to person. Only a doctor who has examined you can say what is right for you. This page was prepared by Prognova's editorial team and has not yet been reviewed by a licensed clinician.

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