The very term cancer used to evoke fear, due to the high possibility of morbidity surrounding it. It is known to be a destructive disease but researchers have found ways with which they can reduce its menace. From the time of Pharaoh in 2000 BC till today, man has been engaged in the constant endeavour to overcome the menace of certain death by cancer. This has happened due to the development of various technologies of unique capabilities in radiotherapy, modern medicines with nano-particle technology that can change the cancer scenario by attacking cancer cells in a specialised manner. Further genetic-targeted therapy has restricted the continuous growing of cancer cells.

Currently, the world is moving from evidence-based generalised medicine to evidence-based personalised medicine. In order to get the right treatment, opinion from a specialist is important. The world is seeing a shift where patients are taking opinions from a team of specialists. This is ideally a combination of medical, radiation and surgical oncology. Hence, the world is moving forward towards combination therapies to manage cancer.

Now, with super sensitive DNA testing, doctors can detect the defective genetic code in a cancer cell. The day isn’t too far when doctors can correct all genetic defects related to cancer. There is an overwhelming progress in radiotherapy innovations. Researchers say that DNA testing will reach greater heights and the defective gene in a cancer cell can be identified accurately and targeted. Here are some of the state-of-the-art treatment methods, by which doctors can destroy cancer cells and nip the disease in the bud.

3D CRT: Three-dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy, which is specially used to detect tumours in the brain, abnormally shaped tumours and tumours surrounded by tissue that is highly sensitive to radiation.

IMRT: Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, which has a specific and streamlined approach to targeting tumours. It is designed to attack tumours by protecting soft and sensitive tissue.

IGRT: Image Guided Radiation Therapy, makes use of high-resolution image mapping of tissue to zero in on the exact location of the tumour. Two robotically-controlled arms capture CT, fluoroscopic and X-ray images of the tumour

Proton Beam: A type of particle therapy which uses a high-power beam to remove diseased cancer tissue.

Ahmedabad : HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd, The Specialist in Cancer Care, launched the first private comprehensive cancer center on 29th January, 2011, at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The hospital has state of the art facilities and is equipped with advanced technologies like TrueBeam, an advanced radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer.
This comprehensive cancer center was inaugurated by renowned super star Sri Amitabh Bachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan , Superstar, said, “It is moment immense satisfaction that the state of the art cancer center in India has been inaugurated at Ahmedabad ,Gujarat. I’m glad to know that Indian doctors are coming back from overseas to join hospitals such as this. This will be a hope to millions of cancer patients and add to their quality of life.”
Dr. B S Ajaikumar, Chairman, HCG Enterprises, said, “We are proud to launch the first private comprehensive cancer center in Gujarat. This cancer center has the best of medical expertise and the most advanced radiation therapy technology (TrueBeam) in India.HCG has been at the forefront of providing cutting edge treatment and accessible care. Improving quality of life has been the prime focus at this centre.”
Dr. Bharat Gadhavi, CEO & Medical Director, HCG Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad, said, “A comprehensive cancer center in Gujarat was the need of the hour for many a cancer patients who were looking forward to a qualitative life. With the inauguration of this dedicated cancer center to the people of Gujarat, a dream has come true and this will also redefine cancer care in Gujarat.”
About HCG Ahmedabad:
Health Care Global Enterprises Ltd, (HCG), The Specialist in Cancer Care, headquartered in Bangalore with over 24 cancer centers is South Asia’s largest cancer care network.HCG Cancer Center, Ahmedabad, is a state of the art cancer center. The facility proudly houses the latest technology in cancer treatment first time in India through “TruBeam” an advanced radiotherapy machine. The hospital is all set to provide quality cancer care, Surgical, Radiation & Medical all under one roof with 60 beds, an exclusive 15 bedded ICU, 4 high-tech operation theatre, full range of diagnostics.
The centre’s Medical oncology department is equipped with the facility of (1) Day care chemotherapy centre with specially trained nursing staff (2) High dose chemotherapy (3) Targeted therapy (4) biological therapy which is now recent development of cancer treatment.
Our Surgical Oncology team has been trained in best of the centres in India & Abroad specializing in Head & Neck services, Breast & Thoracic services, GI & Hepato – Pancreato- Billary services, Gyneac Oncology, etc…
About HCG Enterprises:
Health Care Global Enterprises Ltd, (HCG), The Specialist in Cancer Care, headquartered in Bangalore with over 24 cancer centers is South Asia’s largest cancer care network. HCG has defined the future of cancer care in India by designing, building and managing cancer care centres with a committed vision. HCG focuses on cancer care treatment, imaging and laboratory services, clinical trials and research services. The vision of HCG is to make high quality cancer care accessible to all segments of the society by adopting global innovations.