Dr. Sthiti Das, Radiation Oncology at HCG Cancer Center at CuttackThe issue begins with perception. Across many parts of the country, especially in Tier 2 andsemi-metro cities, areca nut in its various forms is often viewed as a low-risk activity,especially compared to smoking. For adolescents and young adults, this perception of lowrisk,
RG Hospitals has achieved a groundbreaking success in breast cancer care, performing a precise breast-conserving surgery (removing only the tumor while saving the breast) on a 64-year-old patient at its Rajouri Garden center. This case sets a new standard in early detection and minimally invasive
At the Year-End Review Meeting in Oncology held in Varanasi (27–28 December 2025), adedicated session on “Patient Navigation – The Fulcrum of Cancer Treatment” broughttogether doctors, researchers, a patient voice, and on-ground support professionals to speakabout a simple truth: treatment works best when patients are able to reach
~Conclave highlighted patient journeys, cutting edge therapies and collaborative learning in Haemato-Oncology~ The HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata, organized “Blood Club EducationConclave”, offered a focused platform for showcasing the newest breakthroughs in bloodcancertreatment. It united renowned haematooncology specialists, bonemarrowtransplant (BMT)physicians and survivors, creating a space for dialogue, awarenessbuilding,
Battled a life-threatening blood cancer with extraordinary courage Tuberculosis detected even before treatment could begin Multiple infections and repeated cardiac arrests during treatment Complete recovery with advanced treatment at KIMS Hospital Fully healed and ready to return to her home country Extraordinary self-belief, unwavering hope, and world class medical care
First hospital in India to launch radiation machine equipped with IDENTIFY HyperArc, and RapidArc Dynamic technology, along with cones for functional SRS Cuts down time for delivering radiation dose per session Used to tackle tumors, including multiple brain metastasis, head and neck cancers, breast cancer, and lung
The announcement was made on the 39 th Foundation Day of the Aster DM Healthcare 5 state-of-the-art radiation therapy centres to be established across India; first centre in Wayanad to be operational within six months Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integratedhealthcare providers in India, announced
● Global Healthcare Academy hosts a two-day summit with experts from India, Italy, Malaysia, and Singapore. ● Surgeons flag alarmingly high rates of misdiagnosis; emphasize that correct initial surgery can boost survival rates to over 70%. ● Call for National Sarcoma Registry and inclusion of treatment under public health insurance
Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing over 140 Intraoperative Electron Radiation Therapy (IOeRT) procedures, reaffirming its leadership in advanced oncology care in India. IOeRT is a cutting-edge radiation therapy delivered directly to the tumor site during surgery, allowing for precise
Aster Whitefield implemented the state-of-the-art technology for cancer treatment last year and is India’s only hospital offering IOeRT, completing 140+ procedures with proven clinical success in a year. Radiation delivered during surgery ensures higher precision, faster recovery, and minimal damage to healthy tissue. Clinical
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