Looking for a cancer doctor or tumour specialist? An oncologist is the medical term for a cancer doctor who diagnoses and treats all types of cancer. There are three main types: medical oncologists who manage chemotherapy, surgical oncologists who remove tumours, and radiation oncologists who give radiation therapy. If you or a family member has been diagnosed with cancer, a medical oncologist is usually the first doctor to see. In India, a qualified cancer specialist holds DM (Medical Oncology) or equivalent. For the best outcomes, look for hospitals where cancer doctors work together in multidisciplinary tumour boards, reviewing every case as a team.

Mumbai is India's financial capital and home to some of the country's most advanced medical infrastructure. Hospitals like Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani, Tata Memorial, Lilavati and P.D. Hinduja have set benchmarks for specialist care across the country. Patients travel to Mumbai from across Maharashtra and neighbouring states for complex procedures and second opinions.