Our Cancer Treatments
How We Treat - Our Integrative Cancer Care Approach
At Miskawaan Health Group, we believe in treating the whole person, not just the disease. Our comprehensive approach to cancer care includes a combination of conventional treatments, functional medicine, holistic therapies, nutritional support, emotional care, and personalised treatment plans to ensure you receive the most effective and holistic care possible.
Conventional Treatments
We utilise the latest advancements in conventional medical oncology, including:
- Surgical Oncology*: Precision surgical techniques to remove tumours and cancerous tissues.
- Precision Chemotherapy: Advanced drug treatments to target and kill cancer cells.
- Precision Radiation Therapy*: High-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours.
- Targeted Therapies: Innovative treatments that target specific cancer cells, minimising damage to healthy cells.
- Cell-based Therapies: Cell-based therapy in cancer involves using living cells to treat the disease by harnessing the body’s immune system.
- Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy using checkpoint inhibitors is a cancer treatment that helps the immune system recognise and attack cancer cells.
- Cancer Rehabilitation: Cancer rehabilitation focuses on helping cancer patients recover and improve their physical, emotional, and social well-being during and after treatment.
Download Brochure: - Conventional Diagnostics: Tumor Markers, Essential Blood Tests.
Surgical Oncology:
Surgical oncology involves the surgical treatment of cancer, focusing on removing tumours while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues.
Precision surgical techniques in this field include:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: Uses small incisions and specialized instruments, often guided by cameras, to reduce recovery time and complications.
- Robotic Surgery: Employs robotic systems for enhanced precision, flexibility, and control during complex procedures.
- Image-Guided Surgery: Utilizes real-time imaging technologies like MRI or CT scans to guide surgeons, ensuring more accurate tumor removal.
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: Identifies and removes the first lymph node(s) likely affected by cancer spread, reducing the need for extensive lymph node removal.
These techniques aim to improve outcomes, reduce side effects, and enhance the quality of life for cancer patients.
Precision chemotherapy
Precision chemotherapy treatment involves tailoring cancer chemotherapy based on the genetic profile of the tumour and the individual patient.
This approach aims to maximise the efficacy of the drugs while minimising side effects. Key components include:
- Genomic Testing: Analysing the tumour’s genetic mutations to select the most effective chemotherapy agents.
- Biomarker Identification: Identifying specific biomarkers that predict a patient’s response to certain drugs.
- Targeted Drug Delivery: Using nanoparticles or other methods to deliver drugs directly to cancer cells, reducing impact on healthy cells.
- Personalized Dosing: Adjusting drug dosages based on the patient’s metabolism and genetic factors to optimise effectiveness and reduce toxicity.
Precision radiation oncology
Precision radiation oncology focuses on delivering radiation therapy with high accuracy to target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissues.
Key techniques include:
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT): Uses real-time imaging during radiation treatment to precisely target tumors and adjust for any movement.
- Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT): Modulates radiation beams’ intensity to conform to the tumour’s shape, minimising exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT): Deliver high doses of radiation to small, well-defined tumors with pinpoint accuracy in fewer sessions.
- Proton Beam Therapy: Uses protons instead of X-rays to deliver radiation, allowing for more precise targeting and reduced damage to adjacent healthy tissues.
Targeted Therapies
Targeted therapy is a cancer treatment that uses drugs designed to specifically identify and attack cancer cells while sparing normal cells. Key features include Molecular Targeting, Monoclonal Antibodies, Small Molecule Inhibitors, and Precision cancer medicine.
By focusing on cancer-specific pathways, targeted therapy aims to be more effective and cause fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy.
Cell-based therapy
Cell-based therapy in cancer involves using living cells to treat the disease, focusing on harnessing the body’s immune system or other cellular mechanisms. Key approaches include:
- CAR-T Cell Therapy: T cells are extracted from the patient, genetically modified to express Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs) that recognize and attack cancer cells, and then infused back into the patient.
- Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL) Therapy: T cells that naturally infiltrate tumors are extracted, expanded in the lab, and reintroduced into the patient to boost the immune response against cancer.
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Dendritic Cell Vaccines or Neoantigen Cancer Vaccines:
These are designed to treat existing cancer by boosting the immune system’s response to cancer cells. They may contain cancer antigens or use the patient’s own tumor cells or dendritic cells to provoke a targeted immune response. Cancer vaccines aim to train the immune system to identify and destroy cancer cells, potentially leading to long-lasting immunity against cancer recurrence.
More Information: - Stem Cell Transplants: Hematopoietic stem cells are used to replenish the bone marrow after high-dose chemotherapy or radiation, which is often used to treat blood cancers.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy using checkpoint inhibitors is a cancer treatment that helps the immune system recognise and attack cancer cells.
Key points include:
Examples: Common checkpoint inhibitors include pembrolizumab (Keytruda), nivolumab (Opdivo), and ipilimumab (Yervoy).
- Immune Checkpoints: These are regulatory pathways in the immune system that prevent excessive immune responses and autoimmunity.
- Checkpoint Inhibitors: Drugs that block checkpoint proteins, such as PD-1, PD-L1, and CTLA-4, which cancer cells exploit to avoid being attacked by the immune system.
- Mechanism: By inhibiting these checkpoints, the drugs unleash T cells to attack and destroy cancer cells more effectively.
Examples: Common checkpoint inhibitors include pembrolizumab (Keytruda), nivolumab (Opdivo), and ipilimumab (Yervoy).
Cancer rehabilitation
Cancer rehabilitation focuses on helping cancer patients recover and improve their physical, emotional, and social well-being during and after treatment.
Key components include:
Key components include:
- Physical Therapy: Addresses physical impairments, pain management, and mobility issues resulting from cancer or its treatment.
- Occupational Therapy: Assists patients in regaining the ability to perform daily activities and improving quality of life.
- Psychological Support: Provides counselling and mental health services to help patients cope with emotional challenges.
- Nutritional Counselling: Offers dietary guidance to manage treatment side effects and support overall health.
- Speech and Swallowing Therapy: Helps patients with speech or swallowing difficulties due to cancer or its treatment.
Other Services
Functional Medicine (Functional Oncology)
Our functional medicine practitioners work to identify and address the root causes of cancer, incorporating the following in treatment plans:
- Personalised Nutrition: Tailored IV nutrition and dietary plans to support your body’s natural healing processes.
Download Our Brochures: - Detoxification: Methods to eliminate toxins and enhance your body’s ability to recover.
More Information: - Hormonal Balance: Treatments to restore and maintain hormonal equilibrium, crucial for overall health.
- Cell-Based Therapy: NK Cell Treatment,DC Vaccine
More Information: - Natural Substances: High-Dose Vitamin C, Curcumin, Resveratrol, and more
- Advanced Diagnostics: Liquid Biopsy, NK Cell Count and Activity Test, Heavy Metal Screening, Gut Microbiome, EBV Test.
Holistic Therapies
We offer a range of holistic therapies to support physical, emotional, and mental well-being, such as:
- Acupuncture: Techniques to reduce pain and improve overall energy flow. (Video)
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Mitochondria Treatment: The Intermittent Hypoxia-Hyperoxia Treatment is designed to enhance mitochondrial function by alternating periods of low and high oxygen levels. This therapy boosts cellular energy production, improves endurance, and supports overall metabolic health, making it a powerful tool in cancer recovery and prevention.
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Detoxification therapy: aims to cleanse the body of toxins and harmful substances that can accumulate due to environmental exposure, medication, and cancer treatments. This therapy supports the body’s natural detoxification processes and enhances overall well-being through dietary changes, hydration, and specific treatments like chelation and infrared sauna.
More Information: - Massage: Therapeutic massages to alleviate stress and promote relaxation.(Video)
- Yoga: Guided yoga sessions to enhance flexibility, strength, and mental clarity. (Video)
- Meditation: Mindfulness and meditation practices to reduce stress and improve mental health. (Video)
Supportive Therapies
These supportive therapies are part of our comprehensive approach to cancer care. They support physical recovery and enhance the efficacy of conventional and integrative treatments.
- Ozone Therapy involves administering ozone gas to improve oxygen delivery to tissues and enhance the body’s natural healing processes. This therapy is known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory effects, making it a valuable adjunctive treatment in cancer care and recovery.
Download Brochure: - Hyperthermia Therapy raises the temperature of body tissues to damage and kill cancer cells, often enhancing the effectiveness of other cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy. By creating a controlled increase in body temperature, this therapy helps to weaken cancer cells and stimulate the immune system.
- Hemoperfusion is a blood purification technique that removes toxins, metabolic waste, and other harmful substances from the bloodstream. This treatment can alleviate the burden on the liver and kidneys, improve overall health, and support the body’s ability to recover from cancer and its treatments.
- Plasmapheresis is a procedure that filters the blood to remove harmful antibodies, toxins, and proteins associated with certain medical conditions. By cleansing the plasma, this therapy helps to manage autoimmune diseases, reduce inflammation, and enhance the body’s response to cancer treatments.
Nutritional Support
Proper nutrition is a cornerstone of our cancer care program. Our clinical team creates personalised IV nutrition plans to enhance treatment efficacy and support recovery.
Emotional and Psychological Support
Cancer can take a toll on mental health. We provide:
- Counselling: Professional counselling (our cancer coach) to help address various emotional and psychological challenges. This service can help manage challenges, improve sleep, encourage physical activity, optimise treatment, and manage side effects.
- Support Groups: Groups to connect with others facing similar experiences.
- Stress Management: Techniques and tools to manage stress effectively.(Video)
Personalised Treatment Plans
Each treatment plan is customised to meet your unique needs and preferences, ensuring a comprehensive approach that addresses every aspect of your health. We are committed to providing compassionate care and empowering our patients with the knowledge and support they need to navigate their cancer journey. (Video)