Regional cancer centre (RCC) status has been given to the Department of Radiotherapy in the year 2002. The purpose of establishing the regional cancer centre is to provide a comprehensive cancer treatment under one roof. RCC is equipped with state-of-art modern machines like Linear accelerator, Telecobalt therapy unit, HDR brachytherapy for treating various types of cancer patients. On an average of 2500 patients with cancer are treated annually and the department coordinates with the medical and surgical departments.
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Augmentation of Regional Cancer Center was done in year 2008 with 100 beds, spacious out patient (OPD), Day care centre, intensive care units (ICU), installation of Varian Simulator in order to improve patient care and quality of treatment. Post graduate MD course in radiotherapy was started in year 2009. Department of Medical Oncology and Surgical Oncology started functioning from 2009 in coordination with Radiation Oncology department to provide efficient patient care services. |
