Oncology
Medical Oncologist & Systemic Cancer Therapy Specialist in Mumbai22+ Years
HCG Cancer Center
Mumbai
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat is an experienced Consultant Medical Oncologist in Mumbai with more than 22 years of overall clinical experience. He currently practices at HCG Cancer Center, Borivali and Mandapeshwar Nursing Home, Borivali West, where he provides comprehensive systemic treatment for solid tumours and hematological malignancies.
He has completed MBBS, MD in General Medicine and DM in Medical Oncology. His advanced oncology training enables him to diagnose and manage different forms of cancer using evidence-based systemic therapies tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat has expertise in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and hormonal therapy. He develops personalised treatment plans based on cancer type, disease stage, molecular characteristics, previous treatment history and overall patient health.
His clinical practice covers a broad range of solid organ cancers, including breast, lung, gastrointestinal, colorectal, gynecological, genitourinary and head and neck cancers. He also manages hematological malignancies such as leukemia and lymphoma.
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat has substantial experience in administering systemic cancer treatment. His current professional profile notes that he has administered more than 50,000 chemotherapy cycles over recent years, reflecting extensive practical experience in complex medical oncology care.
He has a particular interest in modern systemic treatments such as immunotherapy and targeted therapy, which may be recommended for selected patients based on tumour biomarkers and molecular testing. Hormonal therapy may also be incorporated into treatment for hormone-sensitive cancers such as certain breast and prostate cancers.
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat is involved in oncology research and has contributed to work involving real-world treatment outcomes, including research related to ovarian cancer therapy. His clinical approach combines current oncology evidence with individualised treatment planning and careful monitoring of treatment response.
He follows a patient-centred approach and focuses on clearly explaining the diagnosis, available treatment options, expected benefits and possible side effects. He also provides supportive and palliative oncology care to help maintain quality of life during cancer treatment.
Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer medicines to destroy cancer cells or slow their growth. Dr. Vijay Sharnangat develops chemotherapy protocols according to the cancer type, disease stage, previous treatment history and overall patient condition.
Immunotherapy helps the immune system recognise and attack cancer cells. It may be considered for selected cancers depending on tumour type, stage, biomarkers and other clinical factors.
Targeted therapy uses medicines designed to act on specific molecular changes or proteins involved in cancer growth. Molecular testing may help identify patients who are likely to benefit from a particular targeted treatment.
Hormonal therapy may be used to control cancers that depend on hormones for their growth, particularly selected breast and prostate cancers. Treatment is personalised according to hormone receptor status and disease characteristics.
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat provides systemic therapy for breast cancer using chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and hormonal therapy depending on cancer subtype, receptor status and stage.
Medical treatment for lung cancer may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Molecular and biomarker testing can help guide personalised treatment for suitable patients.
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat provides systemic treatment for selected cancers of the stomach, colon, rectum, pancreas and other gastrointestinal organs as part of a multidisciplinary cancer care plan.
Medical oncology treatment for ovarian, cervical and other gynecological cancers may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy and other systemic treatments depending on disease type and stage.
Ovarian cancer treatment may involve chemotherapy and selected targeted therapies such as PARP inhibitors based on tumour characteristics, previous treatments and molecular findings.
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat manages selected prostate, kidney, bladder and other genitourinary cancers using systemic treatments such as chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Systemic treatment for head and neck cancers may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy and can be combined with surgery or radiation therapy depending on disease stage.
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat also manages selected hematological malignancies, including leukemia and lymphoma, using appropriate systemic treatment protocols based on the exact diagnosis and disease characteristics.
Palliative systemic treatment may be used in advanced cancer to control disease progression, reduce cancer-related symptoms and support quality of life when curative treatment is not possible.
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Hormonal Therapy, Precision Oncology, Breast Cancer Treatment, Lung Cancer Treatment, Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment, Colorectal Cancer Treatment
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Dr. Vijay Sharnangat is a Consultant Medical Oncologist in Mumbai specialising in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and comprehensive systemic cancer treatment.
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat has completed MBBS, MD in General Medicine and DM in Medical Oncology.
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat currently has around 22 years of overall clinical experience
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat currently practices at HCG Cancer Center, Borivali and Mandapeshwar Nursing Home, Borivali West, Mumbai.
He manages a broad range of solid tumours and hematological malignancies, including breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecological and blood cancers.
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