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Chemotherapy
Drugs that attack fast-dividing cells, given by drip or as tablets in rounds with rest gaps between them.
Best Medical Oncologist in Kukatpally
- Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy · Medical Oncologist8+ years of experience · MBBS (Gold Medal), DNB (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Gold Medal).
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Medical Oncologists for Kukatpally
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.
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- MBBS (Gold Medal), DNB (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Gold Medal)
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CION Cancer Clinics – 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 does one cycle of chemotherapy feel like?
- 1
Treatment day
Blood is checked, anti-sickness medicine is given, and the drugs run in a day-care chair. Most people go home the same evening, a little tired.
- 2
The next few days
Tiredness, a poor appetite or mild sickness are common. Take the home tablets as written, drink plenty and rest without guilt.
- 3
The low-count window
Around the middle of the cycle, white cells often dip. This is when infection is most likely. Fever at this time needs emergency care the same day.
- 4
Recovery before the next round
Energy usually returns. Your blood is checked again, and if the counts have recovered, the next round goes ahead. If they have not, the round waits a few days. That is normal and keeps you safe.
What can a medical oncologist offer you?
Not every option suits every cancer. Tests on your tumour and your general health decide which ones apply.
Targeted therapy
Medicines that act on a specific change in the cancer. A test on the tumour shows whether that change is present.
Immunotherapy
Drugs that help your immune system find the cancer. Its side effects can appear in unexpected places, so they are watched closely.
Hormone therapy
Used for cancers that grow on hormones, such as many breast and prostate cancers. Often tablets taken at home for a long time.
Symptom care
Medicines for pain, sickness, appetite and sleep. These matter as much as the cancer drugs for how you feel day to day.
A second look at a plan
A review of a plan made elsewhere, with a clear answer on whether he agrees and why.
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 5
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
Medical Oncologists 5
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, 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
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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How do you find CION Kukatpally, and what happens there?
Consultations with Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy and chemotherapy both take place at CION Kukatpally. Operations and radiotherapy are planned with you, but given at a centre that does them, which your team names before you agree.
1Where it is
CION Cancer Clinics is inside OMNI Hospitals on the Mumbai Highway, opposite Big Bazaar, Balaji Nagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad 500072. It is about an eight-minute walk from Kukatpally Metro and near the Balaji Nagar bus stop.
2When it is open
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. On chemotherapy days, the team gives you an arrival time so your blood test is done before the doctor sees you.
3Who it is close to
Families from KPHB, JNTU, Bharat Nagar, Moosapet, Miyapur, Balanagar and Nizampet often find this the shortest trip. That matters more than people expect. Chemotherapy brings you back again and again, and every journey home after a long day in the chair is a tiring one.
4If you need other specialists
Your plan may also call for a surgical or radiation oncologist. Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy discusses your case with them at the tumour board, so you do not have to carry the story from one doctor to the next. The care team then books each appointment and tells you where it is.
Good to know
If someone on treatment develops a fever or bleeding, go to the nearest emergency department first and inform us after.
What do the words in a chemotherapy plan mean?
Cycle
A treatment day followed by a rest gap. Plans are written as a number of these.
Line of treatment
First-line is the first plan tried. Second-line is used if the cancer grows despite the first.
Dose delay
Putting off a round for a few days, usually so blood counts can recover.
Port
A small device placed under the skin of the chest so drips do not need a new needle in the arm each time.
Response
How the cancer has changed on a scan during treatment: shrinking, stable or growing.
Which chemotherapy worries are not true?
Myth
"Chemotherapy is the same for every cancer."
What is true: There are many different drugs and combinations. A breast cancer plan and a bowel cancer plan can look nothing alike. Comparing with a neighbour's treatment rarely helps.
Myth
"The family should hide the diagnosis from the patient."
What is true: Patients usually cope better when they understand what is happening. They also report side effects sooner. The oncologist can help you decide how to talk about it.
Myth
"A port is a sign the cancer is serious."
What is true: A port is simply a convenience. It protects the veins in the arm when many drips are planned. It says nothing about how advanced the cancer is.
Myth
"Side effects show the drug is working."
What is true: Side effects and benefit are not linked that way. Some people with few side effects respond very well. Scans and blood tests show whether treatment is working.
What practical questions should you ask before treatment starts?
How long is each treatment day?
What you need to hear: A rough time, so you can arrange leave and transport
What will the whole course cost?
What you need to hear: A written estimate before the first dose
Will insurance cover it?
What you need to hear: Help with cashless claims, checked before you begin
Who answers if we call at night?
What you need to hear: A clear number and clear advice on emergencies
Can treatment days fit around work or school runs?
What you need to hear: Often yes, if you say so early, before the schedule is fixed
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How day-care chemotherapy runs at this centre
If the concern is a blood cancer
How specialists agree the order of treatment together
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): Seeking a Second Opinion
- National Cancer Institute: Finding Health Care Services
- CION Cancer Clinics: CION Cancer Clinics, Kukatpally
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Medically reviewed by Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy, Consultant Medical Oncologist (MBBS (Gold Medal), DNB (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Gold Medal)). Last reviewed October 2026. This page is general information for families from Kukatpally, not medical advice: your specialist advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.
Questions about seeing a medical oncologist in Kukatpally
Still unsure? Call 1800 202 8726.
1Which medical oncologist sees patients at CION Kukatpally?
Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy sees patients at CION Kukatpally. He trained in general medicine and then in medical oncology. He plans cancer medicines with CION's surgical and radiation oncologists, and plans are discussed at a tumour board before they are confirmed.
2Is chemotherapy given at Kukatpally?
Yes. Chemotherapy is given at CION Kukatpally as day-care, so most people go home the same day. If a treatment needs an overnight stay, the oncologist tells you at the planning stage and explains where it will happen.
3How do I reach the centre by Metro?
Get off at Kukatpally Metro. The centre is about an eight-minute walk away, inside OMNI Hospitals on the Mumbai Highway, opposite Big Bazaar in Balaji Nagar. The Balaji Nagar bus stop is also close by.
4What are the timings?
The centre is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Confirm your appointment the day before, and on chemotherapy days arrive at the time the team gives you so the blood test is ready when the doctor sees you.
5Can I get a second opinion on chemotherapy advised elsewhere?
Yes. Bring the written plan and every report behind it. Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy will tell you whether he agrees, and if not, what he would change and why. It does not commit you to treatment at CION.
6Does CION help with insurance at Kukatpally?
CION's team helps with cashless insurance and gives you a written estimate before you start. Bring your insurance card and policy details to the first visit, and mention any employer or government scheme when you call so it can be checked early.
7Do I need to stay overnight for chemotherapy?
Usually not. Most chemotherapy is given in a day-care chair and you sleep at home. A few drug combinations run longer or need closer watching. Your oncologist tells you in advance if yours is one of them.
8What should we do if fever starts at home?
Treat fever during chemotherapy as urgent. Go to the nearest emergency department the same day, take your treatment papers, and tell them you are on chemotherapy. Then call the CION care team so your oncologist knows.
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