cutting-edge technology to meet the rising needs of cancer patients and cancer treatment.
It is the state’s first and only cancer center installed with advanced linear accelerator technology known as HD TrueBeam STx that offers the most accurate radiation therapy treatment for the best results. The center also features advanced Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography equipment (PET CT). The 64 slice PET CT scanner is installed with all innovative technologies to perform all kinds of PET CT procedures, including PET guided biopsies.
Patnaik opened the center with the presence of honorable guests including Sulochana Das, the City Mayor-elect, and Susanta Rout, the Bhubaneswar North MLA. The three-story facility, which covers an area of 50,000 square feet, features 17 chemotherapy-specific beds. Additionally, it serves as a key referral center for residents of Odisha and surrounding states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and parts of West Bengal. Apollo Cancer Center includes dedicated cancer management teams specialized in certain specific organs that achieve remarkable clinical results.
Preetha Reddy, the executive vice-chairperson at Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, expressed optimism over the new facility. She said, “Reaffirming our resolute commitment to provide best-in-class advanced cancer care, the Apollo Cancer Center in Bhubaneswar led by a fine team of oncologists and equipped with cutting edge medical technologies, including Odisha’s first TrueBeam® radiotherapy system, will persevere to set new benchmarks in patient care in the region”.
Dinesh Madhavan, the president of Group Oncology and International at Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, expressed pride over the new launch. He said, “Apollo Cancer Centers have been judged as the best cancer centers in India due to our exemplary focus in the best of clinicians and technology to ensure expertise that is unparalleled”. He added, “With the introduction of radiation therapy with capability of radiosurgery, we have ensured that Odisha gets the best of technology available in the world. With the best of clinicians focussed on cancer types and the most modern technology dedicated at the cancer center, patients today have a better chance to win over cancer.”
Sudhir M Diggikar, Regional CEO-Central Region (Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh & Odisha) at Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, expressed delight over the center inauguration. He said, “The inauguration of the cancer center marks an important day in the history of the healthcare industry in Odisha. Built on the key principles and vision of Apollo Hospitals, ACC Bhubaneswar will offer high-end tertiary care across processes and treatments. ACC Bhubaneswar boasts of a super built-up area of 50,000 sq ft with 3 floors. The multidisciplinary team of doctors with the finest expertise will deliver exemplary patient treatment and experience.”
