New radiotherapy facilities launched in India to expand cancer care access

New advanced radiotherapy facilities have been launched in India to enhance cancer treatment capabilities. In Gujarat, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot inaugurated a 4.1 million USD radiotherapy unit. This facility includes a high-energy linear accelerator, a wide-bore CT simulator, and a high-dose-rate brachytherapy unit designed to treat gynecological, head and neck cancers, and sarcomas. The unit is expected to serve approximately 15.4 million people across 11 districts in the Saurashtra region. Patients eligible for the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) will receive free treatment, while others will access subsidized rates.

In Secunderabad, KIMS Hospitals has introduced Advanced TrueBeam Technology integrated with Brainlab Dynamic Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT). This system utilizes real-time patient monitoring and non-contact body surface tracking to improve treatment precision and minimize radiation exposure to healthy tissues. The technology supports various techniques, including Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), allowing for accurate positioning and respiratory motion management during delivery.