A team of world-class Oncology experts from Apollo Cancer Centre, Navi Mumbai today addressed the media in Indore to create a larger awareness about cancer care and modern organ specific treatments. With the Covid cases decreasing, the focus returns to the tsunami of non-communicable diseases such as cancer that is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. However, timely diagnosis and treatment can help in reducing the impact with modern advances improving clinical outcomes for cancer patients.
Apollo Cancer Centres at Navi Mumbai is led by a globally acclaimed team of experts, equipped with advanced services across diagnostics, technologies and treatment, under one roof for oncology. Along with surgical and medical oncology, and one of the most advanced radiation oncology technology in the region of Western and Central India.
Dr. Anil D’Cruz, Director, Oncology Services, Apollo Cancer Centres, Head & Neck Cancer Surgery, President, Union for International Cancer Control, Geneva said “According to the reports, the number of cancer cases in India is estimated to be 1.5 million by 2025, with its prevalence being marginally higher among women. With growing incidence of cancer, there is an urgent need to create awareness on early diagnosis and lifestyle modifications. With the focus on organ specific cancer care and the establishment of superior technology, we can expect a better quality of outcome in terms of treatment and care.”
Dr. Shishir Shetty, Consultant, GI & HPB Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai, commented saying “With such high incidence of cancer in India, one of the most important aspects of cancer treatment would be to look towards technologically advanced forms of screening and surgery/ treatments. Robotic surgery due to its many advantages including more precise surgery, less risk of infection and blood loss, quicker recovery, early discharge and shortened hospital stay. Robotic surgery requires surgeons who are trained in it and have the requisite expertise. In future, tele-surgery and augmented reality will enable surgeons in one city to train and guide surgeons in another city or town.”
Santosh Marathe, COO and Unit Head, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai also commented saying ““Apollo Cancer Centres have become a designated centre for organ specific cancer care and we are happy to drive this initiative in Indore and hope to create the accessibility to experts in Western and Central India. Our internationally trained experts from Apollo Cancer Centres, will be available to share their insights and expert opinions in Indore through speciality clinics. We have created clinical teams at Navi Mumbai with organ specific domain knowledge in Oncology & invested in the latest technology for Robotic treatment. We urge the patients in Indore, to get the access to these specialists through second opinion services, which will help in precise cancer treatment and superior clinical outcomes.”
Abhilash Pillai, Unit Head, Apollo Hospitals, Indore said “At Apollo Hospitals Indore, we have always aimed at creating accessibilityto quality treatment &care. Apollo Cancer Centres is one of the top cancer treatment hubs in not only India but in Asia with accessibility to World class expertise. We are happy to announce the experts will be available at Apollo Hospitals, Indore from 11th of December 2021 for consultation and second opinion.”
