About the Department of Oncology at Samitivej Hospital Bangkok
The Department of Oncology at the Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers the accurate diagnostics and comprehensive treatment of various types of cancer according to the international medical standards. Particular attention is paid to the early detection of oncopathology through regular screening. The department is headed by the Dr. med. Chantawat Sheanakul.
The department provides many highly specialized treatment methods, including surgery, radioactive iodine treatment, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplantation and chemotherapy. The tasks of specialists also include the provision of palliative care for patients with advanced stages of cancer.
The department also offers rehabilitation programs, which help the patients to return to a normal way of life. The department also practices reconstructive surgery, which is especially relevant for breast restoration after its resection during cancer treatment.
A dedicated team of medical oncologists, radiologists, medical physicists, technicians and specially trained nurses makes every effort to completely cure the patients from cancer and overcome the psychological problems caused by such a diagnosis. Thanks to the exceptional experience of doctors, an interdisciplinary and individual approach to each clinical case and the use of the cutting-edge oncological equipment, the department has gained worldwide recognition for high-quality medical care.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics
- Roentgenography
- Mammography
- Ultrasound diagnostics
- Computed tomography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Different types of biopsy
- Laboratory tests
- Therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Surgical treatment
- Radioiodine I-131 therapy for thyroid cancer
- Palliative care
- Psychological care for patients and family members
- Nutritional counseling
- Support groups
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic services
Curriculum vitae
- Doctorate, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.
- Diploma of the Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Certificate in Gynecologic Oncology.
- Diploma in Gynecologic Oncology, University of Graz, Australia.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Samitivej Hospital Bangkok