Overview

In the era of precision oncology and personalized medicine the role of oncopathologist has become very vital.

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College has a most comprehensive cancer center, Shri Ram Cancer Center (SRCC) with renowned and experienced consultants. A large number of patients from all over the state come for treatment. Department of Oncopathology is the back bone of SRCC.

Teaching and Research Work

The department is dedicated to provide exceptional and rigorous training to students pursuing DM program. The super specialty training in Onco-Pathology is aimed to produce a well informed and trained specialist who can diagnose and categorize malignancy. Regular teaching in the form of case and slide discussion, seminars, Journal club, multidisciplinary lectures and tumor board case discussions. Great emphasis is given on research work.

Histopathology and Cytopathology
Histopathology and cytopathology form the backbone of oncology patient management, more so in a tertiary care.
Histopathology and Cytopathology

Our lab maintains highest levels of quality to ensure most accurate and timely diagnostic services. A large number of aspirates, other cytological preparations, tissue core biopsies and resected organ specimens are reported by highly qualified and experienced oncopathologists. More than 100 IHC markers are available. Department also provides intraoperative frozen section consultation.

The laboratory is well equipped with latest and hi-tech equipment
  • Cytospin for cytology
  • Liquid based cytology (Thin Prep)
  • Modern grossing stations
  • Fully automated vacuum assisted tissue processor
  • Microtomes
  • Automatic slide stainer
  • Cryostat
  • Leica Cryostat- Frozen section cutting
  • Fully automated Immunohistochemistry (Ventana) Roche (Bench Mark Gx) IHC System
  • Olympus Microscope Bx 43 with Fluorescence illuminator and camera
Hematopathology

Hematopathology is an indispensable and distinct division of Onco-Pathology. Department offers bone marrow examination and advanced hematological testing like flowcytometry.

Molecular Testing

Facilities for molecular testing like FISH, PCR and NGS are also available in our institution.