Medical Oncologist in Bengaluru
Cancer care should begin with understanding what is right for you.
I am Dr Sneha Kommineni, Medical Oncologist in Bengaluru. When someone is diagnosed with Cancer, the first question is often, “What should we do next?” I believe good Cancer care begins with understanding the diagnosis clearly, looking at all the available options, and helping you and your family make decisions with confidence.
The complete picture, every timeThe Cancer, your overall health, priorities and what matters to your everyday life.
What I treat
Choosing a treatment is only one part of Cancer care.
I treat solid tumours and blood Cancers using chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy and newer Cancer treatments when appropriate.
But my role is to look at the complete picture: the Cancer, its stage and biology, your overall health, previous treatments, your priorities, and how treatment may affect your everyday life.
More about Dr Sneha
My approach to Cancer care
I believe every treatment decision deserves a reason.
Cancer treatment is rarely about choosing one medicine from a list. Before recommending treatment, I look at:
The diagnosis
What exactly is the diagnosis, and has the disease been staged correctly?
The goal
What is the goal of treatment, and which options are supported by current evidence?
Surgery & radiation
Would surgery or radiation, delivered by other specialists, add benefit?
Molecular testing
Is molecular or genetic testing relevant to this particular Cancer and situation?
Your overall health
What other medical conditions need to be considered alongside the Cancer?
Quality of life
How will the treatment affect quality of life, and what matters most to you and your family?
I then explain the options, their expected benefits and possible side effects, so that we can make the decision together.
How I can help
From diagnosis to treatment and beyond
New Cancer Diagnosis
Understanding the pathology, scans and stage of Cancer, and deciding what needs to happen next.
Explore medical oncologyCancer Treatment Planning
Choosing and sequencing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy and other treatments for your individual situation.
See treatment therapiesUnderstanding your treatment plan
What a treatment plan should explain: the diagnosis, the evidence, the options available and the reason for each step.
Read about treatment plansAdvanced & Metastatic Cancer
Reviewing available treatment options, newer therapies and clinical evidence, balancing disease control with quality of life.
See ServicesMolecular & Genetic Testing
Genomic testing, biomarkers, hereditary Cancer testing and liquid biopsy, used when they can meaningfully influence a treatment decision.
Understand precision oncologySupport During Treatment
Managing side effects, nutrition, emotional wellbeing, rehabilitation and supportive or palliative care alongside Cancer treatment.
Supportive & holistic careSurvivorship & Follow-up
Helping patients move from active Cancer treatment into appropriate surveillance, recovery and long-term health planning.
Follow-up & survivorshipCancers I treat
A broad range of solid tumours and haematological Cancers
Personalised care
Treatment is personal. Evidence still matters.
Two people with the same type of Cancer may not always need the same treatment. Age, stage, tumour biology, previous treatments, other medical conditions and personal priorities can all change the decision.
I use established guidelines, current clinical evidence and multidisciplinary discussion to personalise treatment without losing sight of what is practical and meaningful for the person receiving it. Where molecular testing or newer targeted treatments can change the options, I incorporate them into the plan.
Beyond the treatment prescription
Cancer affects more than the scan.
Treatment can affect appetite, sleep, energy, emotions, work, relationships and family life. I believe these concerns deserve attention alongside the Cancer treatment itself.
Where needed, I coordinate care with nutrition specialists, psychologists, palliative-care teams, rehabilitation professionals and other specialists, so that patients and families receive support throughout treatment.
Supportive & holistic careUnderstanding a treatment plan
Are we on the right path, and are there any other reasonable options?
Some people are unsure about a recommendation, find that treatment has stopped working, or have been given several options and want to understand whether another approach is possible.
Questions like these are answered by reviewing the diagnosis, pathology, imaging, previous treatments and available evidence carefully. Reviewing a plan does not mean changing it.
Precision oncology, when it matters
Modern Cancer treatment increasingly uses the biology of the tumour
Depending on the Cancer and clinical situation, I may recommend biomarker testing, next-generation sequencing, hereditary Cancer testing or liquid biopsy.
These tests are useful when the result can answer a clinical question or potentially change treatment. They are one part of comprehensive Cancer care, not a test that every patient automatically needs.
Where I practise
Spashta Healthcare, BTM Layout
Day-care treatments are available at Spashta Healthcare in South Bengaluru, with morning and evening hours. I am also associated with Aster RV and Aster Whitefield.
First Floor, Sir M Vishweshwaraiah Road, BTM Layout, off Bannerghatta Road, 2nd Block, 6th Stage, Phase 2, Hulimavu, Bengaluru 560076
Clear information. Shared decisions.
Cancer information can feel unfamiliar.
Understanding a diagnosis begins with a few clear questions:
What are we treating?
What are our options?
Why are we choosing this treatment?
What should we expect?
And what happens next?
That clarity is an important part of Cancer care for me.
Common questions
Common questions
Where do you see patients?
My primary practice is at Spashta Healthcare in BTM Layout, South Bengaluru, with morning and evening hours. I am also associated with Aster RV and Aster Whitefield. Spashta Healthcare handles all enquiries.
When I meet my oncologist first, what should I have with me?
Please bring all your reports: biopsy and pathology, scans (CT, MRI, PET-CT) and discs, blood tests, any previous treatment summaries, and any molecular or genomic testing reports. A list of your current medicines is also helpful.
Do you use genomic testing for every patient?
No — genomic and molecular testing is used wherever it is clinically meaningful for your Cancer type and situation. I will explain whether it applies to you, what it can and cannot tell us, and how it would affect your treatment plan.
What do tests and treatment cost?
Costs depend on the tests and treatment involved, and are best discussed directly with Spashta Healthcare, who can also help with insurance and TPA questions. Our patient resources explain what typically affects the cost of Cancer treatment.
Discuss your diagnosis and treatment plan with me
If you have queries on your diagnosis or treatment plan and need answers, I am happy to help. Dr Sneha Kommineni · Medical Oncologist · Bengaluru, at Spashta Healthcare.
Contact Spashta Healthcare · +91 99000 79030