- This significant achievement of the latest cure of cancer reaffirms Medanta Hospital’s popularity and status as a leading center for cutting-edge treatment
TIL Desk Lucknow:
Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, has achieved a significant milestone in the field of oncology as the department has successfully treated a leukemia patient using Chimeric Antigen Receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy. This marks a new chapter in cancer care in North India. The hospital’s expert team and state-of- the-art technology facilitated this complex procedure without any complications.
CAR-T cell therapy is an advanced cancer treatment that harnesses the power of the patient’s own immune system to fight cancer. The treatment process involves multiple stages, where T-cells (a type of white blood cell) are extracted from a patient’s blood and genetically modified in a laboratory to produce special structures called chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) on their surface. These modified T-cells are then injected back into the patient, enabling them to recognize and destroy cancer cells. This process is particularly effective in treating leukemia and other cancers.
Dr. Rakesh Kapoor, Medical Director Medanta Hospital Lucknow, expressed his elation at this achievement, stating, “The successful implementation of CAR-T cell therapy at Medanta is a matter of great pride for us. This therapy represents a significant advancement in cancer treatment and has enabled Medanta to offer better and more effective treatment options to our patients. We would like to express our profound gratitude to the entire medical team, laboratory staff, and support personnel who contributed to this landmark achievement. Their dedication, expertise, and compassion were instrumental in the success of this therapy. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the patient and his family for their trust and cooperation throughout the treatment process.”
Dr. Anshul Gupta, Director of Haemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant at Medanta Hospital Lucknow, “This achievement not only puts our hospital on the map as a leading center for advanced medical treatments but also brings immense pride to our community. We are excited about the future possibilities and remain committed to providing the best possible care to our patients. Our journey with CAR T-cell therapy has just begun, and we look forward to many more success stories in the years to come. We will continue to conduct research and development in the field of CAR-T cell therapy to expand this treatment for other types of cancers and medical conditions.”
The patient who underwent this therapy at Medanta had exhausted all conventional treatment options without success. The medical team, therefore, chose CAR-T cell therapy as a potential life-saving option. Throughout this process, the patient’s health was carefully monitored to ensure maximum benefit and minimal discomfort.
Dr Gupta further added, “We did not encounter any unexpected complications or adverse reactions during the entire process, which is a testament to our medical team’s proficiency. While CAR-T cell therapy can sometimes produce severe side effects, our team’s careful planning and execution ensured a successful and complication-free procedure.”
This successful therapy has instilled new hope in many patients, especially those for whom conventional treatment options have failed. This significant achievement reaffirms Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, as a premier center for advanced medical treatments.
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