Modern radiotherapy technology commissioned at Delhi's Army Hospital (Lead)
New Delhi, May 25
In a significant step to enhance and modernise cancer care services, including early and precise tumour detection, the Army Hospital in the national capital has commissioned a ring gantry-based Linear Accelerator.
The state-of-the-art, ring-gantry-based Linear Accelerator machine was commissioned in the hospital's Department of Radiation Oncology on Monday, in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh.
The advanced technology is set to strengthen cancer care services at the Army Hospital (R&R) and improve access to advanced radiotherapy for serving personnel, veterans, and their dependents. It is also expected to enhance in-house treatment capacity to handle the hospital's significant patient load.
According to an official statement, this Linear Accelerator is capable of delivering modern radiotherapy techniques, including Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy, Image-Guided Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, and Stereotactic Radiosurgery.
"It enables precise delivery of radiation to tumour sites while minimising exposure to surrounding normal tissues, thereby supporting improved treatment outcomes and patient care," the statement further said.
Also, the previous equipment used for screening and scanning tumours and other cancerous growths in patients has been decommissioned.
The procurement of the Linear Accelerator within the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) marks a substantial upgrade from the previous equipment and will soon be implemented across various medical hospitals run by the Armed Forces.
"The induction marks a step towards modernisation of oncology services within AFMS. Other oncology centres under AFMS are also being upgraded in a phased manner," said an official.
The occasion, i.e., commissioning of ring-gantry-based Linear Accelerator machine at the R&R hospital, saw the presence of DG AFMS Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Commandant, Army Hospital (R&R), Lieutenant General Avinash Das, and other senior officials.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Excellent step, but I hope this technology also reaches civilian hospitals in smaller cities and towns. People in rural areas still struggle to get basic cancer care. The gap between military and civilian healthcare is huge. Still, good for our soldiers! 😊
As a retired Army officer's son, I've seen the dedication of Army Hospital (R&R) firsthand. This Linear Accelerator will make a huge difference for patients. Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy sounds very advanced - precise radiation without harming healthy tissue. Great work by the AFMS team! 🙏
Great to see India investing in modern medical technology for its armed forces. I work in healthcare in the US, and these Linear Accelerators are the gold standard for radiotherapy. The Indian military deserves the best care. Hope this sets a precedent for civilian hospitals too.
Finally! Our jawaans and their families deserve the best medical facilities. I'm glad they're upgrading oncology services across all AFMS hospitals. But why only for defense personnel? What about common citizens? The government should expand such facilities to AIIMS and other public hospitals too. Still, a step in the right direction! 😇
Very good news. Cancer is a silent killer in India. With modern machines like this, early detection and precise treatment will save many soldiers' lives. The presence of Defence Secretary and DG AFMS shows the priority. Let's hope other Army hospitals like Command Hospital in Pune get similar upgrades soon! 🤞
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