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Head & Neck Oncology Care at ShardaCare – Healthcity

At ShardaCare - Healthcity, our Head and Neck Oncology Department is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized care for patients battling complex Head and Neck Cancers. As a specialized Oncology unit, we understand the unique challenges these diseases present and are committed to delivering comprehensive treatment solutions that not only fight the Cancer but also preserve and restore the affected structures.

Head and Neck Cancers can impact various complex structures, including the Mouth, Jaw, and Throat. Addressing these complex diseases requires a collaborative effort from a team of experts. At ShardaCare - Healthcity, our Head and Neck Oncology Department brings together a multidisciplinary team of Oncologists, Surgeons, Radiation Therapists, Rehabilitation Specialists, and Supportive Care providers to develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient.

The Head & Neck Surgeon at ShardaCare - Healthcity manages a variety of conditions in the Head and Neck region, including:

Oral Cancer, Tumours of the Mouth and Tongue, and Jaw Tumours
Throat Cancer affecting the Larynx and Pharynx
Thyroid Gland Lumps and Thyroid Cancer
Tumours of the Salivary Glands, including the Parotid and Submandibular Glands
Sinus Cancer and Tumours affecting the skull base
Neck Swellings, including those caused by TB, Lymphomas, and Sarcomas
Orbital Tumours
Any other Tumours or related conditions occurring in the Head and Neck area

Signs to Watch for Head & Neck Cancer:

A Sore or Ulcer in the Mouth or Tongue that doesn't heal in three weeks
Continuous Bleeding from the Gums or Mouth
Nasal Blockage with Nosebleeds
Voice changes or trouble swallowing lasting over three weeks
Pain-free Lump in the Neck or Thyroid
Changes in Size, Colour, or Bleeding of a Wart or Mole

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Dr. Anil Thakwani

Director & Head

Head & Neck Oncology

Experience: 25+ Years

Radiation Oncology
Gynecologic Oncology
Pediatric Oncology
Radiation Therapy by Truebeam STX SRT, SBRT, Heart Sparing Radiation By Gating
HDR Brachytherapy
Medical Management of Cancer by Chemotherapy, Target Therapy, Hormone Therapy, Immunotherapy
Cancers of Ovary, Peritoneal Cancers
HIPEC & PIPEC
Cancers of Ovary, Peritoneal Cancers by Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy

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Dr. Hemkant Verma

Senior Consultant & Unit Head - (Surgical Oncology)

Head & Neck Oncology

Experience: 12+ Years

Breast Oncoplasty
Thoracic Oncology
Gynaecological Malignancies
Head & Neck Cancers
Gastrointestinal and HPB Malignancy
Laparoscopic Cancer Surgeries
Organ Preservation Cancer Surgeries
Cancer Awareness and Screening Programs

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Dr. Gulafshan Jabi

Senior Resident - (Radiation Oncologist)

Head & Neck Oncology

Experience: 8+ Years

Radiation Oncology

Treatment of various cancers using external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy
Expertise in 2D and 3D treatment planning using advanced systems (TPS)
Hands-on experience with Elekta, Varian, and Cobalt therapy machines

Brachytherapy

High Dose Rate (HDR) brachytherapy using Iridium source
Intracavitary and interstitial applications for gynecologic and other cancers

Teletherapy

Extensive experience in treating patients using Cobalt units and LINAC systems
Skilled in planning and delivering radiation therapy across multiple cancer types

Oncology Patient Care

Holistic patient management including counseling, chemotherapy OPD involvement, and follow-up care
Team-based multidisciplinary approach in cancer care

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Dr. Anindya Mukherjee

Senior Consultant - (Medical Oncology)

Head & Neck Oncology

Experience: 12+ Years

BREAST, LUNG, GASTROINTESTINAL, HEAD & NECK, GENITOURINARY CANCER, BRAIN TUMOR, BONE TUMOR & SARCOMA
LYMPHOMA & LEUKEMIA MANAGEMENT
CHEMOTHERAPY, IMMUNOTHERAPY & TARGETED THERAPY
Precision & molecular oncology
MULTIDISCIPLINARY & PALLIATIVE CANCER CARE

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Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh

Vice Chairman - (Haemato-Oncology & BMT)

Head & Neck Oncology

Experience: 15+ Years

All BLOOD-RELATED disorders
Leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
High-dose and induction chemotherapy (AML, ALL, MPAL)
Targeted and immunotherapies in hematologic malignancies
Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (MSD, MUD, Haplo)
Aplastic anemia and bone marrow failure syndromes
High-risk and complex transplant cases
Bone marrow transplantation in special clinical scenarios (Jehovah’s Witness patients, HIV, viral infections, CKD on dialysis)
Thalassemia and sickle cell disease
Autologous BMT for autoimmune diseases, especially multiple sclerosis
Graft manipulation and T-cell–depleted haploidentical BMT
CAR-T cell therapy

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