We provide compassionate, multidisciplinary cancer care through early detection, medical management, pain control, and coordinated referral for advanced oncology treatment.
At Punalur Taluk Headquarters Hospital, the Oncology & Cancer Care Department offers comprehensive cancer screening, outpatient consultations, and chemotherapy services to ensure early detection and effective management of cancer. Integrated with the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD), the department conducts regular screening camps and awareness sessions. Chemotherapy is administered under the state-supported POURNAMI scheme, and patients requiring advanced care are referred appropriately. The department also works closely with the NILAVU Palliative Care Unit to provide holistic and dignified support to those in need of home-based or terminal care.
Systematic tracking and documentation of cancer cases with referral letters, reports, and follow-up logs for continuity of care.
One-on-one sessions to help patients quit smoking or chewing tobacco through behavioral strategies, motivation, and pharmacological support.
Training of ASHAs and frontline workers to recognize warning signs, conduct basic exams, and support cancer referrals.
Motivational and peer-led programs to help survivors rebuild life after treatment and support others undergoing cancer care.
Systematic tracking and documentation of cancer cases with referral letters, reports, and follow-up logs for continuity of care.
One-on-one sessions to help patients quit smoking or chewing tobacco through behavioral strategies, motivation, and pharmacological support.
Training of ASHAs and frontline workers to recognize warning signs, conduct basic exams, and support cancer referrals.
Motivational and peer-led programs to help survivors rebuild life after treatment and support others undergoing cancer care.
Scheduled visits for monitoring recovery, recurrence, and late side effects in patients post-treatment or remission phase.
Palliative home visits for bedridden or terminally ill patients ensuring emotional, physical, and nursing care at their doorstep.
Comfort-based care for terminal patients focusing on dignity, symptom relief, and quality of life under Kerala’s NILAVU initiative.
Psychological support for patients and families to cope with diagnosis, fear, anxiety, and treatment burden through counseling sessions.
Dietary guidance to meet nutritional needs during treatment and recovery, with advice on immunity-boosting foods and safe practices.
Supportive care for managing cancer-related pain, nausea, fatigue, and other symptoms to improve patient comfort and quality of life.
Streamlined patient referral system to regional cancer centers or medical colleges for radiotherapy, surgery, or further oncology care.
Integration with National NCD program to detect cancer during regular screening of hypertension, diabetes, and lifestyle-related conditions.
IEC sessions, posters, and public talks to educate communities on cancer symptoms, screening importance, and prevention strategies.
Tissue sample collection or coordination for biopsy through pathology labs or higher centers for definitive cancer diagnosis.
Day-care chemotherapy support for eligible patients under the government-sponsored POURNAMI scheme with trained staff and safe drug administration.
Physical examination of the breast by trained professionals to identify lumps, discharge, or skin changes suggestive of cancer.
Referral and facilitation of breast X-ray imaging for women with risk factors or abnormal clinical breast examination findings.
Community-based cancer detection drives using visual exams, Pap smears, and awareness for early identification and timely treatment.
Specialist consultation for suspected or diagnosed cancer cases, covering evaluation, symptom control, treatment planning, and referral coordination.
Dr Ancy J Crystal
MBBS , MB (RT) , Casuality Medical Officer
Department : Department of Oncology
Dr Sumithra Nair
MBBS , DNB (RT) , Junior Consultant
Department : Department of Oncology
Dr Ancy J Crystal
MBBS , MB (RT) , Casuality Medical Officer
Department : Department of Oncology
Dr Sumithra Nair
MBBS , DNB (RT) , Junior Consultant
Department : Department of Oncology
Referral access to pathology and radiology for blood tests, biopsies, scans, and histopathological confirmation of cancer.
Standard PPE kits and color-coded bins ensure infection control and safe biomedical waste disposal during chemo and procedures.
Educational charts, posters, and banners used in OPD or camps to spread awareness on early symptoms and prevention.
Basic kits for FNAC, punch biopsies, or wound care procedures used in OPD or minor surgical settings
Provision of wheelchairs, airbeds, feeding support kits, and other aids for bedridden or terminal cancer patients receiving home care.
Basic setup for delivering comfort-based care under Kerala’s NILAVU scheme for terminally ill patients, including bed and drug support.
Dedicated contact point to facilitate referrals, feedback, reporting, and coordination with district/state oncology programs and cancer control initiatives.
Structured digital/physical record system for tracking cancer screenings, diagnosis, treatment status, and reporting under the NCD program.
Logistical help and formal referral coordination for cancer patients needing surgery, radiotherapy, or advanced care at regional centers.
Pamphlets, posters, and digital materials provided to educate patients and communities on risk factors, screening, and early symptoms.
Qualified nurses skilled in safe chemotherapy administration, side-effect monitoring, emergency management, and patient counseling during oncology care.
Referral access to pathology and radiology for blood tests, biopsies, scans, and histopathological confirmation of cancer.
Standard PPE kits and color-coded bins ensure infection control and safe biomedical waste disposal during chemo and procedures.
Educational charts, posters, and banners used in OPD or camps to spread awareness on early symptoms and prevention.
Basic kits for FNAC, punch biopsies, or wound care procedures used in OPD or minor surgical settings
Provision of wheelchairs, airbeds, feeding support kits, and other aids for bedridden or terminal cancer patients receiving home care.
Basic setup for delivering comfort-based care under Kerala’s NILAVU scheme for terminally ill patients, including bed and drug support.
Comfortable post-chemotherapy rest area with beds or recliners to monitor patients for fatigue, nausea, or adverse reactions.
Formal referral or internal coordination system for women needing advanced screening for breast and cervical cancers.
Instruments and consumables such as speculums, spatulas, gloves, and lights used for oral, breast, and cervical cancer screenings.
Crash cart, oxygen, suction, and emergency drugs available during chemo infusion to manage allergic reactions or complications.
Secure space for organized storage and dispensing of chemotherapy drugs under pharmacist supervision, with proper labeling and tracking.
Refrigerators or freezers that maintain optimal temperatures to safely store temperature-sensitive oncology drugs and biological agents.
Dedicated area for safe, monitored administration of intravenous chemotherapy drugs with chairs, IV poles, and infection control provisions.
Private consultation space for evaluating suspected or diagnosed cancer patients with appropriate lighting, seating, examination couch, and documentation support.
Dedicated contact point to facilitate referrals, feedback, reporting, and coordination with district/state oncology programs and cancer control initiatives.
Structured digital/physical record system for tracking cancer screenings, diagnosis, treatment status, and reporting under the NCD program.
Logistical help and formal referral coordination for cancer patients needing surgery, radiotherapy, or advanced care at regional centers.
Pamphlets, posters, and digital materials provided to educate patients and communities on risk factors, screening, and early symptoms.
Qualified nurses skilled in safe chemotherapy administration, side-effect monitoring, emergency management, and patient counseling during oncology care.
8:00 AM to 4 PM
+91 1234567890
superintendent@
thqhpunalur.com
GOVT HOSPITAL PUNALUR,Panamkuttymala, Punalur, Kerala 691305
8:00 AM to 4 PM
+91 1234567890
superintendent@
thqhpunalur.com
GOVT HOSPITAL PUNALUR,Panamkuttymala, Punalur, Kerala 691305