Dr. Darshana Rane – Medical Oncologist in Mumbai

Dr. Darshana Rane is a Medical Oncologist in Mumbai with 11 years of experience in the systemic treatment of solid tumors and hematological malignancies.

Her major clinical interests include breast cancer, lung cancer, hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers, colorectal cancer, genitourinary malignancies, head and neck cancers, neurological tumors, sarcomas, skin cancers and blood cancers.

Dr. Darshana Rane completed her MBBS followed by DNB in Medicine and DNB in Medical Oncology. She is also certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology.

Her treatment approach includes chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy and precision oncology based on the cancer type, stage, molecular profile and overall condition of the patient.

Dr. Darshana Rane currently practises at HCG Cancer Hospital, Borivali and HCG Cancer Centre, Colaba in Mumbai. She has also worked at Tata Memorial Hospital, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Global Hospital, Wockhardt Hospital and S. L. Raheja Hospital.

Areas of Expertise and Treatments

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to destroy or control cancer cells and may be used alone or in combination with other cancer treatments.

Targeted Therapy

Targeted therapy uses medicines designed to act on specific molecular features of cancer cells and is selected according to tumor biology.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy helps the immune system recognise and attack cancer cells and may be used for selected solid and hematological cancers.

Hormonal Therapy

Hormonal therapy is used for selected hormone-sensitive cancers, including some breast and prostate cancers.

Precision Oncology

Precision oncology uses molecular and genetic information from a tumor to guide personalised treatment decisions.

Breast Cancer Treatment

Medical treatment for breast cancer may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy and immunotherapy depending on disease subtype and stage.

Lung Cancer Treatment

Lung cancer treatment may involve chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy based on tumor type, stage and molecular findings.

Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Systemic colorectal cancer treatment may include chemotherapy and targeted therapy based on disease stage and molecular characteristics.

Hepatobiliary Cancer Treatment

Medical treatment for hepatobiliary cancers may involve systemic therapies tailored to disease type, stage and overall liver function.

Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Pancreatic cancer treatment may include chemotherapy and other systemic treatments as part of multidisciplinary cancer care.

Genitourinary Cancer Treatment

Genitourinary cancer treatment includes systemic management of cancers affecting the kidneys, bladder, prostate and related organs.

Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

Medical oncology for head and neck cancers may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy depending on disease characteristics.

Sarcoma Treatment

Sarcoma treatment may include systemic anticancer medicines in combination with surgery or radiation depending on tumor type and stage.

Leukemia Treatment

Leukemia treatment depends on the leukemia subtype, genetic profile, disease risk and response to therapy.

Lymphoma Treatment

Lymphoma treatment is selected according to lymphoma type, stage and biological characteristics and may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy.