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Chemotherapy
Drugs that kill fast-growing cells. Given into a vein or as tablets, in rounds with rest gaps so your body can recover. Tiredness, hair loss and low blood counts are common, and your oncologist plans for them.
Best Medical Oncologist in Ameerpet
- Dr. Naresh Gundu · Medical Oncologist10+ years of experience · MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology).
- Dr. N. Kiranmayee · Medical Oncologist7+ years of experience · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Internal Medicine).
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Medical Oncologists for Ameerpet
They plan chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy, with surgeons and radiation doctors at a tumour board. Call to check where and when your doctor is in.
Medical Oncologist
- 10+ years of experience
- MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
Medical Oncologist
- 7+ years of experience
- MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Internal Medicine)
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CION Cancer Clinics – Ameerpet
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
- Address
- 2nd Floor, Plot No. 4, HMDA Maitrivanam, Satyam Theatre Rd, beside Blue Fox Hotel, Srinivasa Nagar, Ameerpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500038
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What kinds of cancer medicine might your oncologist suggest?
Most plans use one or two of these. Your report decides which, not the doctor's habit.
Targeted therapy
Drugs aimed at one specific change inside the cancer cells. They only help when a test on the tumour finds that change, so your doctor may ask for that test before choosing.
Immunotherapy
Drugs that help your own immune system recognise the cancer. Used for some cancers and not others. The side effects are different from chemotherapy and need their own kind of watching.
Hormone therapy
Tablets or injections that block the hormones some cancers feed on, such as many breast and prostate cancers. Often taken for a long time, mostly at home, with regular check-ups.
What happens on a chemotherapy day at CION Ameerpet?
- 1
Blood test first
Your blood counts and sometimes liver and kidney tests are checked before any drug is given. If the counts are too low, the dose may wait a few days. That is a safety step, not a setback.
- 2
A word with the doctor
Your oncologist or the nurse asks how the last round went. Tell them about fever, loose motions, mouth sores or numbness, even if they seemed small. Doses are adjusted on what you report.
- 3
Medicines before the drug
Most people get medicines to prevent feeling sick before the chemotherapy itself starts. This is routine and is one reason vomiting is far less common than families expect.
- 4
The treatment in a day-care chair
The drip runs while nurses watch. Some drugs take a short time, others most of the day. Bring a family member, water and something to pass the time.
- 5
Home the same day
You leave with written advice, tablets to take at home and a number to call. You are also told which warning signs mean you should go to an emergency department straight away.
More CION Specialists
Every case goes to CION’s network tumour board, where these specialists from CION’s centres join your doctor. Ask for any of them when you book.
Medical Oncologists 4
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
Medical Oncologists 4
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
10+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: L.B. Nagar
8+ years · MBBS (Gold Medal), DNB (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Gold Medal)
Centres: Kukatpally
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Adyar, Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE (UK)
Centres: Vizag region
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
Centres: Masab Tank, Tolichowki, Banjara Hills
Radiation Oncologists 4
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
Radiation Oncologists 4
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
10+ years · MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncology), MPH
Centres: All CION Hyderabad centres
13+ years · MBBS, MD (General Physician), DNB (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: Centre confirmed when you book
Surgical Oncologists 7
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and when.
Surgical Oncologists 7
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and when.
Head of Surgical Oncology
12+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Masab Tank, Tolichowki, Banjara Hills
8+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), FMAS, FARIS (Ongoing)
Centres: L.B. Nagar
20+ years · MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
Centres: All CION Hyderabad centres
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Vizag region
7+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), FMAS
Centres: Vizag region
5+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Kukatpally
Haematologist 1
Diagnoses and treats blood cancers and blood disorders.
Haematologist 1
Diagnoses and treats blood cancers and blood disorders.
10+ years · MBBS, MD (Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (CMC Vellore)
Centres: All CION Hyderabad centres
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What do the terms on a chemotherapy plan mean?
Cycle
One round of treatment followed by a rest gap. A plan is usually written as a set number of these.
Adjuvant
Medicine given after surgery to lower the chance of the cancer coming back.
Neoadjuvant
The same idea given before surgery, often to shrink the cancer first.
Palliative
Treatment aimed at controlling the cancer and easing symptoms when it cannot be removed. It can still run for a long time.
Biomarker
A marker found by testing the tumour that tells the doctor whether a targeted drug or immunotherapy is likely to help.
What should you ask a chemotherapy doctor before you start?
What is the aim of this treatment?
Why it matters: To remove all cancer, to shrink it before surgery, or to control it. Each changes what you accept
Which side effects should we expect first?
Why it matters: So you can plan work, meals and who stays at home
Has a tumour board seen my case?
Why it matters: Surgeons and radiation doctors should agree the order of treatment
What will the full course cost?
Why it matters: A written estimate before the first dose avoids surprises later
Who do we call at night?
Why it matters: Fever during chemotherapy needs a fast answer
How do you reach CION Ameerpet, and what is done there?
Consultations with the medical oncologists and chemotherapy both happen at CION Ameerpet. You see the doctor who planned your treatment in the same building where you receive it.
1The address and timings
CION Cancer Clinics, 2nd Floor, Plot No. 4, HMDA Maitrivanam, Satyam Theatre Road, beside Blue Fox Hotel, Srinivasa Nagar, Ameerpet, Hyderabad 500038. It is about an eight-minute walk from Ameerpet Metro and near the Ameerpet bus stop. The centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
2Who finds it easiest
Families from Begumpet, SR Nagar, Punjagutta, Somajiguda and Erramanzil often choose Ameerpet because the Metro is close. Being near matters on chemotherapy, because you may come in often and you will not want a long journey home on a tiring day.
3What happens elsewhere
Operations and radiotherapy are not done at Ameerpet. If your plan needs either, your CION team tells you which centre does it, and you know the place and the estimate before you agree.
Good to know
If someone on chemotherapy has a fever, shivering or sudden breathlessness, go to the nearest emergency department first and call us after.
What do families fear about chemotherapy that is not true?
Myth
"Chemotherapy always makes you vomit all day."
What is true: Medicines given before each round prevent most of this. Some people still feel queasy for a day or two. Tell your doctor, because the anti-sickness plan can be changed.
Myth
"Everyone loses their hair."
What is true: It depends on the drug. Some chemotherapy causes hair loss and some does not. Targeted therapy and hormone therapy usually do not. Ask before the first round so you are prepared.
Myth
"If the dose is delayed, the treatment has failed."
What is true: A delay usually means your blood counts need a few more days to recover. Waiting keeps you safe. It does not mean the cancer is winning.
Myth
"Herbal remedies can be taken alongside, they are natural."
What is true: Some herbs change how cancer drugs work or affect the liver. Show your oncologist everything you take, including powders and tonics, before you start.
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Sources
The general guidance on this page draws on these sources. Facts about CION come from CION’s own pages.
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): What is Chemotherapy?
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): Choosing a Cancer Doctor
- National Cancer Institute: Finding Health Care Services
- CION Cancer Clinics: CION Cancer Clinics, Ameerpet
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Naresh Gundu, Consultant Medical Oncologist (MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)). Last reviewed October 2026. This page is general information for families from Ameerpet, not medical advice: your specialist advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.
Questions about medical oncology at CION Ameerpet
Still unsure? Call 1800 202 8726.
1Which medical oncologists see patients at CION Ameerpet?
Dr. Naresh Gundu and Dr. N. Kiranmayee, both trained in medical oncology, see patients at Ameerpet. They work with CION's surgical, radiation and blood cancer specialists, and each case is discussed at a tumour board. Call the helpline to check which of them is in on the day you want to come.
2Is chemotherapy given at the Ameerpet centre?
Yes. Chemotherapy is given at CION Ameerpet, usually as day-care in a treatment chair, so most people go home the same evening. Your oncologist tells you in advance if a particular drug needs a hospital stay instead, and where that would be.
3Can I continue a chemotherapy plan started at another hospital?
Often, yes. Bring the plan, the drug names and doses already given, and every report behind them. The oncologist will check the plan, may ask for fresh blood tests, and then tell you whether they agree to continue it as written or would change anything.
4How do I know if I need a medical oncologist or a surgeon?
You may not know, and that is fine. Tell the care team what the biopsy or scan says. If medicines are likely to come first, they book a medical oncologist. If an operation is the likely first step, they book a surgical oncologist. The tumour board then agrees the order.
5Does CION Ameerpet help with insurance?
CION's team helps with cashless insurance and gives you a written estimate before you start. Bring your insurance card and policy papers to the first visit. If you are covered by an employer or government scheme, mention it when you call so the team can check it.
6What should I bring to the first appointment?
Every report you have: biopsy, scans with their CDs, blood tests and discharge summaries. Bring a list of the medicines you take now, including tablets for sugar or blood pressure and any herbal products. Bring the family member who will help with decisions.
7What are the timings at Ameerpet?
The centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It is on Satyam Theatre Road beside Blue Fox Hotel, about an eight-minute walk from Ameerpet Metro. Chemotherapy days start early, so the care team will tell you what time to arrive for your blood test.
8Can I call between visits if a side effect worries me?
Yes. You are given a number to call. Mild tiredness or a poor appetite can usually wait for your next visit. Fever, bleeding, severe loose motions or breathlessness cannot. For those, go to the nearest emergency department first and tell your oncologist after.
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