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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.
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| The 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 Gautam Ghosh. | |
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TREATMENT
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Surgical Oncology
Surgery is one of the most important role in cancer treatment. CCWH & RI has seven state of art Operation Theatres with all the latest equipments e.g. Laminar air-flow, channel music etc., 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 this wing. |
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 latest addition to our Surgical Department is Advanced Liver Surgery Unit with all moderrn gadgets including CUSA, Radio Frequency ablation, Harmonic Scalpel etc.
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
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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 has recently been installed. |
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3 Cobalt Teletherapy machines, among which the latest one is fully computerised and uses advanced technique for radiation therapy. |
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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 courses in Radiotherapy (D.N.B. - RT ) 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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