About Dr. Rukayya Mir

Dr. Rukayya Mir
• Title: Consultant Surgical Oncologist
• Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
• Experience: 9 years across leading oncology care settings in corporate hospitals in Delhi

Expertise
• Major oncological resection surgeries
• Specialized surgical management of:
• Head and neck cancers
• Lung and esophageal cancers
• Major gastrointestinal malignancies
• Breast and gynecological cancers
• Soft tissue sarcomas
• Skilled in implantation and maintenance of long-term vascular access devices

Areas of Interest
• Breast cancer
• Gynecological malignancies
• Minimally invasive surgery in surgical oncology
• Robotic surgery training
• Total post-graduation experience: 15 years

About Dr. Rukayya Ahmad Mir
• Recognized as a skilled surgical oncologist and general surgeon in New Delhi
• Focused on cancer diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management
Common symptoms considered during cancer evaluation:
• Persistent fatigue
• Loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss
• Headaches and fever
• Unusual bleeding
• Blood in stool or urine
• Chronic cough
• Anaemia
• Breast lumps in women



Treatment Approach
• Personalized treatment planning based on cancer type and stage
• Standard treatment modalities include:
• Chemotherapy
• Targeted therapy
• Hormone therapy
• Immunotherapy
• Experienced in robotic-assisted surgical procedures

Diagnostic Methods
• Use of imaging investigations
• Blood and urine tests
• Guidance on treatment duration, expected outcomes, and cost planning

Surgical Expertise
• Extensive experience in major oncological resections
• Specialized surgeries for:
• Head and neck cancers
• Lung and esophageal cancers
• Gastrointestinal cancers
• Breast and gynecological cancers
• Soft tissue sarcomas
• Expertise in long-term vascular access device procedures

Experience and Reputation
• Over 20 years of overall clinical experience
• Known for compassionate patient care during challenging cancer journeys
• Personal philosophy: “The great art of life is sensation, to feel that we exist, even in pain.”