New facility strengthens access to comprehensive
cancer care in Chhattisgarh with precision radiation therapies including IGRT,
SRS and SBRT
Raipur, 4th
September:
Ramkrishna CARE Cancer Institute has
commenced advanced Radiation Oncology services in Raipur, marking an important
milestone in strengthening access to comprehensive cancer care for patients
across Chhattisgarh and surrounding regions.
With
the start of Radiation Oncology, the Institute has further strengthened its
multidisciplinary cancer-care programme, bringing together Radiation Oncology,
Surgical Oncology and Medical Oncology, supported by advanced diagnostics and
specialised treatment facilities under one roof.
For
cancer patients, access to radiation therapy closer to home can be particularly
important, as treatment may require multiple sessions over several weeks. The
availability of advanced Radiation Oncology services in Raipur will allow
eligible patients to undergo diagnosis, multidisciplinary treatment planning,
radiation therapy and follow-up within an integrated cancer-care ecosystem,
helping reduce the physical, emotional and logistical burden associated with
travelling to other cities for specialised treatment.
Radiation
therapy is an important component of cancer treatment and may be used
independently or in combination with surgery, chemotherapy and other treatment
modalities, depending on the type, location and stage of cancer. The
availability of Radiation Oncology services at Ramkrishna CARE Cancer Institute
will enable patients to receive coordinated treatment planning and care through
a multidisciplinary approach.
Advanced Radiation
Oncology Infrastructure
The
newly operational Radiation Oncology department is equipped with an advanced
Linear Accelerator (LINAC) designed to deliver high-precision radiation
therapy. It is first LINAC of central india equipped with AI intelligence. The
system supports advanced radiation techniques including Image-Guided Radiation
Therapy (IGRT) , Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Stereotactic
Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT).
The
installed Versa HD system is designed to provide submillimeter end-to-end
accuracy for stereotactic treatments, supporting precise treatment of complex
and challenging tumours. A key objective of precision radiation therapy is to
accurately deliver the prescribed radiation dose to the tumour while minimising
unnecessary exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.
The
system enables radiation beams to be delivered from multiple angles around the
patient, concentrating the prescribed dose on the intended target while
protecting surrounding healthy tissue as far as possible.
Precision
Treatment Supported by Advanced Imaging
The
Radiation Oncology facility is supported by advanced treatment-planning,
imaging and patient-positioning technologies. The system provides 2D, 3D and 4D
imaging capabilities and supports 4D Image-Guided Radiotherapy, helping
clinicians visualise and accurately target small and moving tumours. It has
revolutionary ABC system which tracks moving surface and tumor with respect to
breath and enables to do high end treatments like DIBH ( deep inspiratory
Breath hold ) cardiac sparing technique for fleft sided breast tumor , lung ,
liver and pancreas SBRT.
These
capabilities are particularly relevant for tumours affected by physiological
movement, such as those in the lungs.
High-resolution
beam-shaping technology further enables radiation delivery to be adapted
closely to the treatment target. It has a virtual 1 mm MLC as compared to
conventional 5-10 mm MLC in ordinary LINACs for most precise treatments. It can
treat very small and multiple stereotactic targets. Integrated
quality-assurance capabilities covering treatment planning, patient dosimetry
and machine performance further support accuracy throughout the
radiation-delivery process.
Comprehensive
Cancer Care Under One Roof
The
commencement of Radiation Oncology services complements the broader cancer-care
infrastructure established at Ramkrishna CARE Cancer Institute.
The
Institute brings together Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology and Radiation
Oncology, supported by an AI-enabled PET-CT, dedicated Bone Marrow Transplant
(BMT) suites, Day-Care Chemotherapy facilities and a dedicated Tumour Board for
multidisciplinary cancer-treatment planning.
This
integrated approach enables specialists across different oncology disciplines
to jointly evaluate patients and develop individualised treatment plans based
on the type and stage of cancer and each patient's clinical requirements.
Dr. Sandeep Dave,
Medical & Managing Director, Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals, said, “Our larger goal is to
strengthen Chhattisgarh’s cancer-care capabilities so that more patients can
access comprehensive and advanced treatment within the state. Cancer care often
requires multiple specialists and treatment modalities to work together, and
patients should not have to travel long distances to access them. With
Radiation Oncology now joining Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, PET-CT,
chemotherapy, BMT and other specialised services at Ramkrishna CARE Cancer
Institute, we are building a more complete cancer-care ecosystem in Raipur,
from diagnosis and treatment planning to therapy and follow-up. For patients
and their families across Chhattisgarh, this means advanced cancer care closer
to home.”
Radiation Oncology
Services Led by Dr. Gourav Gupta
The
Radiation Oncology department is headed by Dr. Gourav Gupta, MBBS, MD
(Radiation Oncology), Senior Consultant & Head – Radiation Oncology,
Ramkrishna CARE Hospital, Raipur.
Dr.
Gupta brings over 16 years of experience in cancer care, with expertise in
precision radiotherapy, brachytherapy and advanced techniques including IGRT,
IMRT, SRS, SRT and SBRT. He will lead the Radiation Oncology programme as part
of the Institute's multidisciplinary cancer-care team.
Dr.
Gourav Gupta said, “Modern radiation oncology is increasingly about precision —
delivering the required radiation dose accurately to the tumour while
protecting surrounding healthy tissues as much as possible. Advanced imaging
and techniques such as IGRT, SRS and SBRT allow us to treat even small, complex
and moving tumours with a high degree of accuracy. More importantly, every
treatment management plan is individualised and developed with tumor board
approach in coordination with our surgical and medical oncology teams, so that
patients receive the most appropriate treatment for their specific condition.”
Strengthening
Access to Cancer Care in Chhattisgarh
The
commencement of Radiation Oncology services represents a significant addition
to the cancer-care capabilities of Ramkrishna CARE Cancer Institute. With
radiation therapy now operational alongside Surgical and Medical Oncology and
other specialised cancer-care facilities, the Institute is positioned to
provide a comprehensive continuum of oncology services, from diagnosis and
staging to treatment planning, therapy and follow-up.
For
patients in Raipur and across Chhattisgarh, the development means greater
access to specialised radiation treatment as part of an integrated cancer-care
programme, helping reduce the need to travel outside the region for advanced
treatment.
With
the commencement of Radiation Oncology services, Ramkrishna CARE Cancer
Institute continues to strengthen its commitment to providing comprehensive,
technology-enabled and multidisciplinary cancer care closer to home.