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Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres in Lahore and Peshawar offer a wide range of health care services. Find a clinical service below by searching our Departments.
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) is a tertiary care cancer centre which provides comprehensive cancer services.
The aim of ancillary health services is to provide support to and supplement our clinical services, so as to ensure patients receive comprehensive medical care.
Shaukat Ancillary Health Services at SKMCH&RC, Lahore currently includes Clinical Psychology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy and Play Therapy. SKMCH&RC, Lahore has a fully developed clinical psychology service working for the psychological health and mental rehabilitation of our cancer patients. One of the exclusive features of this department is that it not only provides these services to our cancer patients but also caters to the psychological needs of the families of these patients.
Currently at SKMCH&RC, Peshawar we have developed Clinical Nutrition, Clinical Psychology and Physiotherapy services. SKMCH&RC, Peshawar has a fully developed clinical psychology service working for the psychological health and mental rehabilitation of our cancer patients. One of the exclusive features of this department is that it not only provides these services to our cancer patients but also caters to the psychological needs of the families of these patients.
The Departments of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres (SKMCH&RC) in Lahore and Peshawar aim to provide safe anaesthesia services with the help of skilled team who work with patients and their family members before, during and after surgery.
Anaesthetists at the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine are part of a skilled team who work with patients and their family members before, during and after surgery. After thorough evaluation, our anaesthesiologists develop an anaesthesia plan tailored to a particular patient’s unique needs, and then carefully monitor the patient during surgery. Throughout preparation, surgery and recovery, patient safety remains our top concern. The Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH
The Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC), Peshawar aims to provide safe anaesthesia services with the help of skilled team who work with patients and their family members before, during and after surgery. The Department of Anaesthesia comprises of consultants, junior doctors, anaesthesia technicians and dedicated PACU staff who work as a team towards patient care. After thorough evaluation, our team of anaesthetists develop an anaesthesia plan tailored to individual patient’s needs, and then carefully monitor the patient during surgery.
The Departments of Clinical and Radiation Oncology at SKMCH&RC in Lahore and Peshawar offer state-of-the-art services and highly skilled medical care from a team of radiation oncologists, medical physicists, qualified nurses and radiation therapists, all working together to ensure the most effective treatment to destroy cancer cells while using new technologies aiming to protect the surrounding healthy tissues.
Almost 60% of the patients diagnosed with cancer will require radiotherapy during the course of their treatment. Radiotherapy, also commonly referred to as radiation therapy, is the technology that uses different types of high-energy radiation to damage or kill cancer cells so they cannot reproduce, making it an innovative, life-saving tool in the treatment of patients with cancer.
It can be used as a standalone therapy, or in conjunction with other cancer treatments. Radiotherapy is frequently employed in the treatment of metastatic and recurrent cancer, and in many cases, it can provide months and even years of high-quality life. When it is used near the end of life, it is an effective and efficient means of managing the pain which may accompany progressive cancer.
The Department of Clinical and Radiation Oncology at SKMCH&RC, Peshawar uses the most precise and advanced method of external beam radiation therapy available including the Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT). The team of Consultant Radiation Oncologists at SKMCH&RC, Peshawar treat various types of cancers according to subspecialties such as head and neck, prostate, breast, esophageal and colo-rectal cancers. These highly qualified health care professionals bring cutting-edge technology from across the world and innovative research and treatment methods to the people of Pakistan.
The Department of Internal Medicine provides a complete range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities for adults. Our team of accomplished consultants, resident doctors and support staff allows us to offer a multidisciplinary treatment plan in conjunction with other departments to all patients at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres in Lahore and Peshawar.
The Internal Medicine at SKMCH&RC, Lahore offers Critical Care Service, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, General Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, Orofacial Pain and Headache Service, Palliative Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Psychiatry services, and a Comprehensive Health Care Clinic.
The Internal Medicine at SKMCH&RC, Peshawar currently offers services including Critical Care Service, Gastroenterology, General Internal Medicine, Orofacial Pain and Headache Service, Palliative Medicine, and Pulmonary Medicine. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at SKMCH&RC, Peshawar offers facilities for mechanical ventilation and invasive monitoring. The critical care service is provided to our patients by a team of fully qualified staff consisting of respiratory technicians, ICU nurses, and critical care physicians.
The Departments of Medical Oncology at SKMCH&RC in Lahore and Peshawar play a central role in the diagnosis, coordination of care, treatment and surveillance of adult cancer patients. With the help of the consultant medical oncologists, medical officers and fellows, nursing team leaders and administrative staff, the Department ensures comprehensive and compassionate care is provided to patients admitted at SKMCH&RC in Lahore and Peshawar with dignity and in accordance with the international guidelines and standards of care.
Department of Medical Oncology at SKMCH&RC proudly serves as the backbone of the institution and plays a central role in the diagnosis, coordination of care, treatment and surveillance of adult cancer patients. The Department of Medical Oncology is comprised of consultant medical oncologists, medical officers and fellows, nursing team leaders and administrative staff that work in unison to provide state of the art, comprehensive and compassionate care in accordance with the established international guidelines and standards of care.
Department of Medical Oncology at SKMCH&RC Peshawar plays a central role in the diagnosis, management and treatment of adult patients with cancer from the time they are first diagnosed to the later stages of their illness. The Department of Medical Oncology is comprised of consultant medical oncologists, specialist physician at Walk-in Clinic, medical officers, nursing staff and administrative staff. It is our pride and honor to provide state of the art comprehensive and compassionate care with dignity to our patients suffering from cancer. Cancer is a complex and multifaceted illness that requires multidisciplinary effort
We remain committed towards providing the best possible cancer diagnosis and treatment services to our patients, and to this end, we continue to invest in state-of-the-art equipment. The Departments of Nuclear Medicine at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres in Lahore and Peshawar deliver comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic applications of this unique specialty, which employs minute amounts of radioactive material called radiopharmaceuticals to study the function of body systems and organs, as part of managing cancer and other diseases.
The Department of Nuclear Medicine at SKMCH&RC, Lahore delivers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic applications of this unique specialty, which employs minute amounts of radioactive material called radiopharmaceuticals to study the function of body systems and organs.
The Department of Nuclear Medicine at SKMCH&RC, Peshawar delivers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic applications of the nuclear medicine specialty.
A child with cancer needs very special attention: good medical care and constant nurturing in addition to unconditional support for his or her family as well. At Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospitals in Lahore and Peshawar, our team of doctors, nurses and supportive services strive to provide the best possible care for children with cancer. The aim is not only to provide cancer treatment but also to improve the lives of those who receive it.
The Paediatric Oncology Department at SKMCH&RC, Lahore takes approximately 400-500 new cancer patients every year. These patients are then given the most up-to-date treatment for the large majority of childhood cancers following international protocols. Around 7,000 outpatient appointments are made every year to evaluate those undergoing treatment and to follow-up others who have completed theirs. Most of the departmental faculty has been trained from wellreputed international hospitals. A child with cancer needs very special attention: good medical care and constant nurturing in addition to unconditional support for his or her family as well.
The Paediatric Oncology Department at SKMCH&RC, Peshawar opened its doors for new childhood cancer patients in September 2018. These patients are given the most up-to-date treatment similar to that provided at SKMCH&RC in Lahore, following international protocols. At paediatric oncology clinics, patients including those undergoing treatment and those who have completed their treatment for follow-up, are evaluated. Most of the departmental faculty has been trained from well-reputed international hospitals. The Department of Paediatric Oncology at SKMCH&RC, Peshawar has the following sub-sections:
The Shaukat Khanum Pathology Laboratory located at SKMCH&RC, Lahore is one of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated facilities that uses state-of-the-art equipment for all tests, setting a standard for result accuracy and reliability.
The Pathology Laboratory at SKMCH&RC, Lahore consists of the Anatomical and Clinical Pathology sections including the Blood Bank. Both, the Laboratory and the Blood Bank, are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with Consultant Pathologists available on call round the clock. The Pathology Department based in SKMCH&RC, Lahore also oversees the SKMCH&RC Laboratory in Peshawar that currently offers a limited test menu in sub-specialties including Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cytology, Molecular Biology and Hematology & Blood Banking. The Pathology Department also manages four stat laboratories in Rahim Yar Khan, Karachi, Islamabad, and Multan, where routine tests are performed in sub-specialties including Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Hematology.. With a comprehensive test menu, more than 5 million tests and procedures are performed every year at our Laboratories.
The Pathology Laboratory at SKMCH&RC, Lahore consists of the Anatomical and Clinical Pathology sections including the Blood Bank. With its comprehensive test menu, more than 5 million tests and procedures are performed every year. Both the Laboratory and the Blood Bank are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with Consultant Pathologists available on call round the clock. For the convenience of our patients, laboratory test results can be accessed online on our website. Test results remain with us indefinitely as a result of our advanced patient data management systems.
The Pathology Laboratory at SKMCH&RC, Peshawar currently offers a limited test menu in subspecialties including Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cytology, and Hematology & Blood Banking. For the convenience of our patients, laboratory test results can be accessed online on our website. Test results remain with us indefinitely as a result of our advanced patient data management systems. Our modern laboratory facility has a robust quality assurance and patient safety programme and is registered with the College of American Pathologists for proficiency in testing and sustaining successful results over the years,
We remain committed towards providing the best possible cancer diagnosis and treatment services to our patients, and to this end, we continue to invest in state-of-the-art equipment. The Departments of Radiology at SKMCH&RC in Lahore and Peshawar are equipped with the latest technology to provide a full spectrum of radiology services that include not only diagnostic imaging but also complex and delicate interventional radiological procedures.
The installation of Pakistan’s first PET/CT scanner at SKMCH&RC, Lahore revolutionised the management of cancer in Pakistan and we continue to expand our radiology services to stay at the forefront of cancer care in the region. SKMCH&RC has the largest concentrations of equipment focused on cancer and non-cancer imaging in Pakistan. The installation of Pakistan’s first PET/CT scanner, a hybrid technology that gives more accurate picture of what is happening inside the body, has revolutionised our diagnosis, treatment and management of cancer.
The Radiology Department at SKMCH&RC, Peshawar provides advanced radiological diagnostic services for various oncological and non-oncological conditions. It is equipped with state-of-theart scanners having the capability and capacity to perform various imaging investigations while ensuring quality and safety checks at all stages. Images are processed and analyzed on dedicated workstations and archived on the Picture Archiving Communications System [PACS], accessible throughout the Hospital, making it a filmless digital setup.
The Departments of Surgical Oncology at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres in Lahore and Peshawar offer comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management services to both adult and paediatric cancer patients. Our surgeons work in close collaboration with medical and radiation oncologists to ensure that a multidisciplinary approach is followed for each patient at the Hospitals. Pain management specialists, dieticians and psychologists are also available at the Hospitals round the clock to provide multidimensional care to our patients undergoing surgery.
The Department of Surgical Oncology at SKMCH&RC, Lahore offers comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management services to both adult and paediatric cancer patients at the Hospital. Our surgeons work in close collaboration with medical and radiation oncologists to ensure that a multidisciplinary approach is followed for each patient at the Hospital. Pain management specialists, dieticians and psychologists are also available at the Hospital round the clock to provide multidimensional care to our patients.
The Department of Surgical Oncology at SKMCH&RC, Peshawar offers comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management services to adult cancer patients. Our surgeons work in close collaboration with medical and radiation oncologists and other allied specialties to ensure that a multidisciplinary approach is followed for each patient. Pain management specialists, dieticians and psychologists are also available at the Hospital round the clock to provide multi-dimensional care to our patients.