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Why surgery first, and not medicines or radiation?
A clear answer sounds like: A reason tied to your stage, agreed at the tumour board
Best Surgical Oncologist in Balanagar
- Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty · Surgical Oncologist20+ years of experience · MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh).
- Dr. Vajja Sandeep Kumar · Surgical Oncologist5+ years of experience · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology.
2 CION specialists for Balanagar- 35+ centres in Telangana & AP
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Surgical Oncologists for Balanagar
They decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and plan it with medical and radiation oncologists. Call to check where and when your doctor is in.
Surgical Oncologist
- 20+ years of experience
- MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
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Nearest centre: CION Kukatpally
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
- Address
- Mumbai Hwy, Opp. Big Bazaar, Balaji Nagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500072
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What are the steps from a first visit to an operation?
- 1
A call with the care team
You describe what has been found and which hospital found it. The care team books a consultation at CION Kukatpally with one of the surgical oncologists.
- 2
The consultation
The surgeon examines the patient and reads every report, including old scans. If the cancer is not yet confirmed, a biopsy may be the first step.
- 3
Scans to judge the extent
Before deciding on an operation, the surgeon needs to know how far the cancer has spread. Your team tells you which scan is needed and where it is done.
- 4
Tumour board
Surgical, medical and radiation oncologists discuss the case together and agree whether surgery comes first, later, or not at all.
- 5
The hospital is named
You are told where the operation happens, how long the stay is likely to be, and you get a written estimate before you say yes.
- 6
Recovery and follow-up
After the operation, the tissue report decides whether more treatment is needed. Follow-up visits can come back to Kukatpally.
What should you ask a surgeon before saying yes to an operation?
Which hospital, and how far is it?
A clear answer sounds like: A named hospital, told to you before you agree
What will be removed?
A clear answer sounds like: A plain description, with a drawing if that helps
How long before normal life returns?
A clear answer sounds like: An honest, typical range, not a promise
What will it cost?
A clear answer sounds like: A written estimate before admission
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.
Surgical Oncologists 6
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and when.
Surgical Oncologists 6
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
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 region5+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Kukatpally
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
Medical Oncologists 6
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
Medical Oncologists 6
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
10+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: L.B. Nagar
10+ years · MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
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
7+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Internal Medicine)
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
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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Who is an operation not the first step for?
Surgery is powerful, but it is not where every cancer starts. These are the common exceptions.
Blood cancers
Leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma are treated mainly with medicines. A surgeon may take a sample of a lymph node, but the treatment is led by a blood cancer specialist.
Cancer that has spread widely
When the cancer has reached several organs, removing one tumour rarely helps. Medicines usually come first, and surgery is kept for specific problems.
Tumours better shrunk first
Some breast, rectal, oesophageal and head and neck cancers are treated with medicines or radiation before an operation, so that less has to be removed.
People not yet fit for an operation
Weight loss, weak lungs or heart, or poorly controlled sugar may need attention first. The surgeon will say what has to improve, and how.
Why are Balanagar patients seen at CION Kukatpally?
Because Kukatpally is the CION centre that serves Balanagar. There is no separate CION address in Balanagar, so please do not look for one. The care team books you at Kukatpally and gives you the directions when they confirm the time.
1What happens at Kukatpally
You meet the surgical oncologist, go through the reports, and plan the next tests. After the operation, wound checks, the tissue report and later follow-up visits can come back here, which keeps most of the journey short for families in Moosapet or Ferozguda.
2What to bring to the first surgical visit
Every biopsy report, every scan with its CD, recent blood tests and any discharge summary. Bring a list of the medicines the patient takes, especially blood thinners and sugar tablets, because these change how an operation is planned. If someone in the family will be giving consent, bring them too, so the surgeon explains it once to everyone.
3If another CION centre suits you better
CION has other Hyderabad centres too, including Ameerpet and Kompally. If one of those is easier for your family, tell the care team. The same helpline books any of them.
4Insurance
CION's team helps with cashless insurance and gives you a written estimate before you start. If you hold a government or employer scheme, ask the care team to check it when you call.
Good to know
This page cannot tell you whether you need an operation. Your reports can, once a surgical oncologist has read them.
Which fears about cancer surgery hold families back?
Myth
"Cutting into a tumour makes it spread."
What is true: A planned biopsy or operation by a cancer surgeon does not make cancer spread. Delaying it lets the cancer grow. The surgeon takes care to remove the tumour with healthy tissue around it.
Myth
"Any good general surgeon can do a cancer operation."
What is true: Cancer surgery has its own rules: how much tissue to take, which lymph nodes to remove, and whether treatment should come first. A surgical oncologist plans this with the rest of the team.
Myth
"If they operate, the cancer is gone for good."
What is true: Surgery may remove all the visible cancer, but the tissue report often shows that medicines or radiation are still needed to lower the chance of it coming back. Follow-up matters.
Myth
"Keyhole surgery is always the better choice."
What is true: Keyhole surgery can mean a shorter stay, but it does not suit every tumour. The right approach is the one that removes the cancer safely. Ask your surgeon why they suggest one over the other.
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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 Cancer Surgery?
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): Choosing a Cancer Doctor
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): Seeking a Second Opinion
- CION Cancer Clinics: Cancer care for Balanagar
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Sandeep Vajja, Consultant Surgical Oncologist (MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology). Last reviewed October 2026. This page is general information for families from Balanagar, not medical advice: your specialist advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.
Common questions from Balanagar about cancer surgery
Still unsure? Call 1800 202 8726.
1Is there a CION centre in Balanagar?
No. CION has no centre and no partner hospital in Balanagar. Families from Balanagar are seen at CION Kukatpally, the nearest CION centre. The care team books the time and tells you where each later step, including the operation, will happen.
2Which surgical oncologists will we meet?
Dr. Sandeep Vajja (MS, DrNB Surgical Oncology) and Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty (MS from AIIMS, DNB Surgical Oncology) are surgical oncologists on the CION team serving Balanagar. The care team tells you which of them is in at Kukatpally on the day that suits you.
3Will the operation be done at Kukatpally?
No. Consultation, planning and follow-up can be at Kukatpally, but the operation happens at a hospital with a full operating theatre. Your care team names that hospital, and tells you how far it is, before the family agrees to anything.
4We have a biopsy report from a nearby hospital. Is that enough?
It is a good start. Bring it, along with the scans and any slides or tissue block details the laboratory gave you. Sometimes the surgeon asks for the tissue to be checked again, or for one more scan, before planning the operation.
5Can medicines be tried before surgery?
For some cancers, yes, and it is a planned choice rather than a delay. The tumour board decides whether shrinking the tumour first will make the operation smaller or safer. For other cancers, surgery first is clearly better, and the surgeon will explain why.
6How is the cost of an operation worked out?
It depends on the operation, the hospital and the length of the stay. CION's team helps with cashless insurance and gives you a written estimate before you start. Bring your policy details to the first visit so the team can check your cover early.
7Can I get a second opinion on surgery suggested elsewhere?
Yes. Bring the plan and every report behind it. A CION surgical oncologist will tell you whether they agree and why. This often helps families feel sure before an operation, and it does not commit you to having surgery through CION.
8Where do follow-up visits happen after the operation?
Most follow-up visits can come back to CION Kukatpally. The tissue report from the operation is reviewed there, and if medicines or radiation are needed next, the care team tells you where each will be given. Keep the discharge summary safe.
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