Oncology
Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist50+ Years of Experience
S. L. Raheja Hospital
Mumbai
Dr. Suresh H. Advani, widely known as Dr. S. H. Advani, is a Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology at S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai. With over five decades of experience in oncology, he is recognised for his significant contributions to cancer treatment and medical oncology in India.
He holds an MBBS degree and an MD in General Medicine, along with fellowships and professional distinctions including FICP, MNAMS and FNAMS. Dr. Advani previously served as Chief of Medical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, for nearly 30 years.
Dr. Advani is recognised as the first oncologist in India to successfully perform a bone marrow transplant. Throughout his career, he has managed a wide range of cancer cases, including complex and high-grade cancers, and contributed to the introduction and use of advanced cancer therapies and medicines in India.
His clinical expertise includes medical oncology, chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation and the management of various cancers, including breast, lung, gastrointestinal, head and neck, and blood cancers. He remains actively involved in patient care and cancer research, following evidence-based approaches and advances in oncology.
At S.L. Raheja Hospital, Dr. Advani provides specialised cancer care with an emphasis on individualised treatment planning and established medical oncology practices.
Specialised medical care for cancer patients, including diagnosis, treatment planning and monitoring using appropriate cancer therapies.
Systemic cancer treatment using medicines to destroy cancer cells or control their growth. Treatment is planned according to the cancer type, stage and individual patient requirements.
A specialised procedure involving the replacement of damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy blood-forming stem cells. It may be used for selected blood cancers and other serious blood disorders.
Medical management of leukaemia, a cancer affecting blood-forming tissues and white blood cells, with treatment selected according to the disease subtype and patient condition.
Evaluation and medical treatment of cancers affecting the lymphatic system, with an individualised approach based on lymphoma type and disease stage.
Specialised cancer care for multiple myeloma, a plasma-cell cancer that affects the bone marrow, including appropriate medical treatment and ongoing monitoring.
Medical oncology care for breast cancer, with treatment planning based on the cancer subtype, stage and individual patient needs.
Medical evaluation and cancer treatment for lung cancer, with therapy selected according to tumour characteristics and disease stage.
Medical management of cancers affecting the digestive system, including cancers of the stomach, intestines and other gastrointestinal organs.
Specialised medical oncology care for cancers affecting areas such as the oral cavity, throat and other head and neck structures.
Medical oncology management of cancers affecting the female reproductive system, with treatment plans tailored to the type and stage of cancer.
Individualised treatment planning for complex, high-grade and advanced cancers, considering disease characteristics and available evidence-based treatment approaches.
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), FICP, MNAMS, FNAMS
Medical Oncology, Cancer Diagnosis and Management, Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Stem Cell Transplantation, Blood Cancer Treatment, Leukaemia Treatment, Lymphoma Treatment, Multiple Myeloma Management, Breast Cancer Treatment, Lung Cancer Treatment, Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment, Head and Neck Cancer Treatment, Gynaecological Cancer Treatment, Complex and High-Grade Cancer Management, Advanced Cancer Therapy
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. S. H. Advani
Dr. S. H. Advani, also known as Dr. Suresh Advani, is a Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist at S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai.
He has over 50 years of experience in oncology and cancer care.
He holds MBBS, MD in General Medicine, FICP, MNAMS and FNAMS qualifications.
His clinical experience includes complex and high-grade cancers, including breast, lung, gastrointestinal, head and neck, and blood cancers.
Yes. He is recognised by Fortis Healthcare as the first oncologist in India to successfully perform a bone marrow transplant.
He practises as a Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology at S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai.
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