Clinical Services
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre offers a complete range of health care services. Find a clinical service below by searching our Departments.
Ancillary Health Services
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) is a tertiary care cancer centre which provides comprehensive cancer services. Ancillary Health Services currently includes Clinical Psychology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy and Play Therapy. The aim of ancillary services is to provide support to and supplement our clinical services, so as to ensure patients receive… more details »
Anaesthesiology
Anaesthesiologists at the Department are part of a skilled team that works with patients and their family members before, during and after surgery. After a thorough evaluation, our anaesthesiologists develop an anaesthesia plan tailored to particular patient’s unique needs, and then carefully monitor the patient during surgery. Throughout preparation, surgery and recovery, patient safety remains… more details »
Clinical and Radiation Oncology
The Department of Clinical and Radiation Oncology offers 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 at the same time using new technologies aiming to protect the surrounding healthy tissues. Facilities… more details »
Clinical Radiology
Our Radiology Department conducts more than 400 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per day, while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence. Led by the most competent group of professionals, the department is committed to providing our patients with a compassionate and caring environment using the most modern technology and research in clinical imaging. Facilities &… more details »
Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine provides a complete range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities for adults. Our team of accomplished consultants, fellows, resident doctors and support staff allows us to offer a multidisciplinary treatment plan in conjunction with other departments at the Hospital to all patients at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre… more details »
Medical Oncology
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… more details »
Nuclear Medicine
The Department of Nuclear Medicine 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. Handling and use of radiopharmaceuticals is governed by stringent international and national regulations and our team of highly qualified consultants ensures compliance… more details »
Paediatric Oncology
The SKMCH&RC Pediatric Oncology department 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… more details »
Pathology
Shaukat Khanum Pathology Laboratory, one of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated facilities, uses state-of-the-art equipment for all tests, setting a standard for result accuracy and reliability. The Pathology Laboratory consists of the Anatomic and Clinical Pathology sections including the Blood Bank. With its comprehensive test menu, more than 4 million tests and procedures are… more details »
Surgical Oncology
The Department of Surgical Oncology offers comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management services to both adult and paediatric cancer patients at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC). 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.… more details »