The questions we hear most often — answered honestly and
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jargon.
Dr. Anjali Sachan is a Medical Oncologist providing comprehensive, evidence-based cancer
care. Her clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and management of a wide range of solid
tumours and blood cancers, with treatment approaches such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy,
immunotherapy and hormonal therapy.
Dr. Anjali Sachan specialises in Medical Oncology and provides personalised treatment for
several types of cancer, including breast cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer,
gastrointestinal cancers, pancreatic and hepatobiliary cancers, genitourinary cancers,
gynaecological cancers, brain tumours and selected blood cancers.
Depending on the cancer type, stage and individual patient factors, Dr. Anjali Sachan may
recommend chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy and other
personalised cancer treatment approaches. Treatment is planned after evaluating the
patient's diagnosis, pathology, imaging and overall health.
Yes. Dr. Anjali Sachan provides medical oncology care for breast cancer, including systemic
treatment options such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy and immunotherapy
when clinically appropriate. The treatment plan is tailored according to the cancer subtype,
stage and relevant biomarker or molecular findings.
Yes. Dr. Anjali Sachan is experienced in the medical management of lung cancer. Depending on
the type and stage of lung cancer, treatment may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy,
immunotherapy or a combination of treatments based on the patient's clinical and molecular
profile.
Dr. Anjali Sachan provides care for selected haematological malignancies, including chronic
leukemias and multiple myeloma. Evaluation and treatment depend on the specific blood
cancer, disease characteristics and the patient's overall health.
Yes. A second-opinion consultation can help patients better understand their diagnosis,
cancer stage, available treatment options and the rationale behind a recommended treatment
plan. Patients can bring their pathology reports, scans, treatment records and previous
prescriptions for review.
You may consider consulting a medical oncologist after a cancer diagnosis, when a biopsy
confirms malignancy, before starting systemic cancer treatment, when treatment options need
clarification, or when you want an independent opinion about an existing treatment plan.
Treatment decisions are based on several factors, including the type and stage of cancer,
biopsy and pathology findings, imaging reports, molecular or biomarker testing when
relevant, previous treatments and the patient's overall health. Dr. Anjali Sachan focuses on
developing an individualised treatment plan rather than using the same approach for every
patient.
Chemotherapy itself is generally not painful when administered through an IV, although some
patients may experience discomfort during cannulation or infusion. Side effects such as
nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite or other symptoms can occur. Dr. Anjali Sachan uses
supportive care and monitoring to help manage treatment-related side effects.
Chemotherapy uses medicines that attack rapidly dividing cancer cells. Targeted therapy is
designed to act on specific molecular or biological features of cancer cells, while
immunotherapy helps the body's immune system recognise and fight cancer. Not every patient
is eligible for every treatment, so the appropriate option depends on the cancer type and
individual clinical findings.
No. Chemotherapy is only one of several cancer treatment options. Depending on the
diagnosis, some patients may benefit from surgery, radiation therapy, targeted therapy,
immunotherapy, hormonal therapy or a combination of treatments. Dr. Anjali Sachan evaluates
each patient's condition before recommending systemic treatment.
Patients should ideally bring their biopsy or pathology reports, CT/MRI/PET-CT or other
imaging reports and CDs if available, previous blood investigations, treatment records,
prescriptions, discharge summaries and details of any previous chemotherapy, radiation
therapy or surgery.
Yes. Modern oncology increasingly uses personalised treatment strategies based on cancer
type, stage, pathology and, when appropriate, molecular or biomarker information. Dr. Anjali
Sachan follows an evidence-based approach to help determine the most appropriate treatment
strategy for each patient.
There is no single treatment duration for all cancers. Treatment may last from several weeks
to several months or longer depending on the cancer type, stage, treatment protocol and
response to therapy. Dr. Anjali Sachan can explain the expected treatment schedule after
reviewing the patient's diagnosis and reports.
Side effects are monitored throughout treatment. Depending on the therapy, supportive
medicines, dietary guidance, lifestyle measures and treatment adjustments may be used to
help manage symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, appetite changes and other treatment-related
effects.
Cancer care does not necessarily end when active treatment finishes. Follow-up may include
regular clinical consultations, blood tests, imaging and surveillance according to the
cancer type and individual risk. Long-term follow-up also focuses on recovery, wellbeing and
monitoring for recurrence when appropriate.
You can contact Dr. Anjali Sachan's clinic to enquire about consultation availability and
appointment scheduling. Patients seeking a consultation should keep their previous medical
reports and treatment records ready for a comprehensive evaluation.