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According to
WHO statistics 33% of cancers are preventable (by avoiding
unnecessary habits and addictions), 33% are curable (early
detection and treatment) and balance 33% need palliative
care. Therefore, awareness creation, preventive medicine,
early detection and appropriate treatment can cure 66%
of all Cancers. In this scenario, CCWH & RI plays
a vital role in Prevention, Detection, Treatment & Palliation
of Cancer.
PREVENTION
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Government of India initiated a Cancer Control
Program in order to create consciousness among
general masses and to eradicate the human
habits that may lead to the dreaded disease.
This Institute has been actively involved
in this program. To cope with the requirements,
Cancer Control Programs were undertaken in
various cities, towns & villages including
rural and backward areas of West Bengal by
CCWH & RI. The endeavour is to educate
people about the preventable aspects of cancer
and early detection. Towards promoting awareness
on cancer the Institute produced two short
Docu-Feature Films and assisted in production
of one film by WHO that was directed by Sri
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TREATMENT
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Surgical
Oncology
Surgery plays the most important role
in cancer treatment. CCWH & RI has
seven state of art Operation Theatres
with all the latest equipments along
with a fully integrated Endoscopy suite
and Intensive Therapy Unit for
post-operative care and other emergencies
of the patients. Eminent Onco
Surgeons of the city are attached to
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All
disciplines of surgery like Breast, ENT,
Gynaecology, Gastro Intestinal Surgery, Head
& Neck, Orthopedic, Peripheral Surgery,
Thoracic, Urology, Plastic Reconstructions
are regularly undertaken.
The Laparoscopic Surgery Unit is equipped
to do many major types of diagnostic &
thera-peutic procedures. For a comprehensive
list of Surgeries, please Click
Here
The Department also conducts a Post-Graduate
Degree course in Surgical Oncology (D.N.B.
- Surg Onc.) for Medical Graduates, recognized
by the National Board of Examinations, MOH
& FW, Govt. of India . Please visit the
Academic section on the website, for more
information about these courses.
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Radiation Oncology
Radiotherapy (treatment with
ionizing radiation) plays an indispensable role in cancer
management. After Surgery, Radiotherapy is often suggested
for better local control. In inoperable cases, it plays
a vital role in alleviating suffering. The Hospital is
proud to be one of the Pioneers in keeping step with the
times, by way of state-of-the-art equipment and practice
of the latest techniques of Cancer Therapy.
The following additions record
a series of FIRSTS in Eastern India, amongst the Non-Government
sector Hospitals:
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The latest
15MV Medical Linear Accelerator ( Dual
Energy ) equipped with advanced 3D precision
techniques and fully computerized radiation
dose planning systems. |
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A 6
MV Linear Accelerator with 3DCRT
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3 Cobalt Teletherapy
machines, among which the latest one is
fully computerised and uses advanced technique
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High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
equipment in use since 1984. |
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The Latest Remote
Controlled Afterloading Brachytherapy MicroSelection
HDR equipment. |
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Radio
Active Iodine Therapy in collaboration with
VECC, a Division of the Department of Atomic
Energy for treatment of Thyroid Cancer patients
( Ours is the only centre in Eastern India
with this facility) |
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The Department also conducts
Degree & Diploma courses in Radiotherapy
(D.N.B. - RT, D.M.R.T.) for Medical
Graduates, recognized by the National Board
of Examinations, MOH & FW, Govt. of India.
The Department also conducts
a Diploma Course for Radiodiagnosis Technicians
(D.R.D.), recognized by the State
Medical Faculty of West Bengal. Please visit the Academic
section on the website, for more information about these
courses.
Medical Oncology
& Haemato Oncology
In
Medical Oncology, Chemotherapy
is an expanding modality in the
care of cancer patients. This
treatment along with various modalities
of Hormonal Therapy can
achieve good systemic control
of Cancer, taking care of macro
and micro metastases. Concurrent
Day Care and Indoor Chemotherapy
facilities are available and both
National and International protocols
are followed. The Hemato
Oncology department treats
large number of Leukemia
and Lymphoma patients,
especially children.
The
Blood Bank successfully
facilitates with the help of component
therapy in supportive care to
these patients including Fresh
Frozen Plasma, Human Albumin,
Platelet Concentrate, Coagulation
Factors etc.
PALLIATION
Please
refer to the OPD
section for details on
Palliative Care. |
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