Pantai Cancer Institute

The Pantai Cancer Institute, which was previously known as the Oncology Department, was established in 1981 and was one of the earliest private facilities for cancer treatment in Malaysia. In line with greater patient focused cancer treatment and a clear aim be a complete cancer care centre under one roof, the Pantai Cancer Institute now offers multifaceted cancer treatments and therapies, led by a team of Medical Oncologists and Clinical Oncologists who are accredited members of the International Society of Oncology. They are supported by a specialized team of medical physicists, radiographer therapy, oncology nurses, counselors, dieticians and pharmacists.

Cancer Treatment, Program & Care @ Pantai Cancer Institute

The Pantai Cancer Institute uses the most advanced medical technology to diagnose, treat and provide care for most types of cancers, including blood cancer and solid tumor cancer.

• Brain
• Breast
• Colon/rectal
• Endocrine (adrenal, parathyroid, pituitary, thyroid)
• Gastrointestinal (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver, hepatobiliary, bile duct)
• Genito-urinary (bladder, testicular, kidney)
• Head and neck
• Leukemia (acute and chronic)
• Lung
• Lymphoma (Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins)
• Melanoma
• Myeloma
• Ovarian and all female cancers of the reproductive tract
• Sarcoma (soft tissue and bone)

Chemotherapy Daycare Centre

The Pantai Cancer Institute comprises of a modern yet warm and friendly Chemotherapy Daycare Centre, with adjoining Consultant’s Clinics, which eases consultation and reviews for patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Patients at the Daycare Centre are taken care of by a team of highly skilled and dedicated nurses trained in oncology under the close supervision of our Oncologists. Chemotherapy drugs are carefully prepared by pharmacists in the dedicated Cytotoxic Reconstitution Unit of the centre.

As part of the holistic approach, a dietician is assigned to the patient to help understand dietary needs before, during, and after treatment. Our pharmacists are also at hand to help the patient understand drug therapy and associated side-effects better. We are committed to provide care in all aspects of cancer treatment in a soothing and secure environment.

Radiotherapy Unit

The Pantai Cancer Institute also has a dedicated Radiotherapy Unit, which is equipped with an advanced Linear Accelerator, the ELEKTA SYNERGY*, the first of its kind to be installed in Malaysia. This advanced multi-functional linear accelerator is capable of delivering Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT). Pantai Cancer Institute is the first radiotherapy centre in Malaysia provides full 3D imaging capability of IGRT.

The fully-robotic positioning system and pin-point precision of the linear accelerator allows our oncologists to focus the most effective dose of radiation to the targeted area to destroy the cancer cells. This results in shorter treatment duration for patient with improved accuracy while sparing more of the surrounding tissues and cells.

The Elekta Synergy is also able to deliver Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT) In addition, treatment planning is further enhanced via a dedicated CT Simulator, which is located within the Radiotherapy Unit itself, making the entire patient experience more pleasant.

Clinical Trial @ Pantai Cancer Institute

Clinical trials in Pantai Cancer Institute is available to support all approved cancer clinical trials which are funded by various pharmaceutical companies, investigator initiated studies and collaborations with government bodies. The clinical trial team will provide an optimal setting for multidisciplinary clinical research. It will also ensure the timely translation of scientific knowledge into effective patient care.

An eligible patient may participate in the clinical trial at any stage of the drug development.

All clinical trial results will be reported to the relevant sponsor. After which any of these new treatments that have been proven effective and safe, will then be applied as a new approach or standard of practice in the management of cancer patients.

Other Services

In addition to out-patients services, the Pantai Cancer Institute provides the full range of services to in-patients as well. A full range of screening and diagnostic services are also available to detect cancer early and accurately at PHKL. In addition, a wide range of specialties, which complement cancer treatment are also available, such as Breast Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery, Urological Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Haemato-oncology, Neurosurgery and Obstetrics & Gynaecology – all with experienced specialists and allied staff to provide the highest level of care in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients.

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