TIL Desk Lucknow:👉Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, showcased its state-of-the-art Comprehensive Cancer Care program during a press conference, highlighting its seamless integration of medical, surgical, and radiation oncology services under one roof. This initiative brings world-class cancer treatment closer to home, eliminating the need for patients to travel long distances. The hospital currently manages Approx. 6k chemotherapy patient’s cases annually, underscoring its pivotal role in cancer treatment in the region.
The press conference featured leading oncologists, including Dr. Harshvardhan Atreya, Director of Medical Oncology, Dr. Amit Agarwal, Director of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, Dr. Anshul Gupta, Director of Haemato Oncology and bone marrow transplant, Dr. Vivekanand Singh, Director of Head & Neck Oncology and Dr. Neeraj Rastogi, Director of Radiation Oncology. The specialists shared insights on the hospital’s vision for cancer care, aiming to provide top-tier treatment locally, enhance outcomes and raise awareness about early detection.
Speaking at the press conference, Dr. Rakesh Kapoor, Medical Director of Medanta Hospital, emphasized the hospital’s patient-centric approach, stating, “At Medanta, we focus on delivering advanced cancer care tailored to individual needs. Our approach, combined with cutting-edge technology, ensures the best outcomes, even in the most challenging cases.”
He also addressed the issue of delayed diagnosis, saying, “More than 80% of cancer cases arrive in advanced stages due to lack of awareness. Patients often travel long distances for treatment, unaware of Medanta’s comprehensive facilities available locally. Through this initiative, we aim to promote early detection and provide world-class care closer to home.”
Notable achievements include:
- Uttar Pradesh’s first CAR-T Cell Therapy.
- Central and Eastern UP’s first Matched Unrelated Donor Transplant.
- 60+ bone marrow transplants for rare congenital conditions.
- 302 microvascular and free flap surgeries with an exceptional 99% success rate.
- Over 500 cancer patients treated with advanced radiation therapies, including 3D CRT, IMRT, IGRT, SRT/SRS, SBRT, Rapid Arc/Hyper Arc, and DIBH for breast cancer.
- UP first Varian Edge Linear Accelerator and Varian Bravos Brachytherapy technology for precision-targeted radiation.
- Comprehensive diagnostic capabilities: MRI, CT scans, PET scans, molecular diagnostics, and biomarker profiling.
- Advanced surgical care: breast-conserving surgeries, robotic surgeries, thyroid cancer surgeries, and mini-incision parathyroid tumor surgery.
- Personalized, multidisciplinary care through a Tumor Board, offering tailored chemotherapy, cellular therapy, and stem cell transplants.
Medanta’s multidisciplinary approach involves collaboration among oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans. Personalized treatment plans are designed based on genetic profiling to address individual patient needs effectively. Shared decision-making keeps patients informed and involved in their treatment, enhancing satisfaction and outcomes.
A multidisciplinary Tumor Board devises personalized treatment plans, while holistic services such as palliative care, pain management, and psychological support address patients’ physical and emotional needs.
With 30,000+ cancer patients treated annually, Medanta Hospital is setting new benchmarks in oncology, transforming cancer care in Uttar Pradesh.
