Hi-Tech LA Equipment launches At Manibhai Shivabhai Patel Cancer Centre, SKH teaching hospital of BU For Providing Cancer Treatment

A hi-end energy hi-definition true beam linear accelerator (LINAC), costing 17crore, equipment to provide accurate radiation treatment to cancer patients, has been installed at Manibhai Shivabhai Patel Cancer Center of Shree Krishna Hospital, Karamsad with the donation of Tata Trusts.

The new facility is inaugurated by Shri Ashish Deshpande, CFO - of Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) on Thursday, 24th August 2023 in the presence of Shri Kumar Nandula CFO - of Tata Cancer Care Foundation (TCCF), Shri Atul Patel, Chairman Charotar Arogya Mandal, Shri Jagrut Bhatt, Hon. Secretary Charotar Arogya Mandal, Dr. Utpala Kharod, Provost, Bhaikaka University, Dr. Jitesh Desai, Medical Superintendent, Shree Krishna Hospital, Dr. Himanshu Pandya, Dean Pramukhswami Medical College, members of the Mandal, Principal of all constituent institutions of Bhaikaka University, Cancer Centre team, staff, Shri Vipul Patel,

Chairman -Amul, and guests.

Dr. Rushi Panchal, Head of the Radiology Department of Manibhai Shivabhai Patel Cancer Center said that the new advanced linear accelerator will offer cutting-edge technology for radiation therapy, high precision and accuracy in treatment, lasting outcomes in a shorter span and reduced side effects of the treatment. He added that every day the center has 130 patients for radiotherapy from Anand- Kheda, Kutch Bhuj, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and this machine will serve the need. The new linear accelerator would prove to be a boon for cancer patients.

Shri Atul Patel said that Tata Trust has been providing a helping hand for the last 40 years to the Mandal for the patient treatment and the installation of advanced facilities. The Mandal is thankful for the philanthropic partnership.

The center has been offering advanced cancer care for the last two decades and over 30,000 patients have been treated for all types of cancer.