"Combining state-of-the-Art Technolgy & Comprehensive and compassionate care for cancer patients".

About Us:

Subsequent to the seedling of back as April, 1992, the dream of Cancer Hospital in Jaipur has blossomed into reality.

Till now an area of 90,000 sq.ft. has been constructed in a most elegant manner with pollution-free pleasant ambience to boost the sagging spirits of the cancer-stricken patients. Already Rs. 15 crores have been spent towards the building of the first phase of the hospital, and procurement of sophisticated equipments with latest technology for various departments.

The institution is now catering the needs of all the sections of scoeity since all the departments eg. Medical, Surgical and Radiation oncology are fully functional. Previously such patients had been forced to go to Delhi or Mumbai. This includes patients not only from Rajasthan but also from the neighbouring areas. 25% of the patients are treated free including for indoor and outdoor facilities benefiting the poor section of the society.

The ultimate aim is to cater all the ultra modern diagnostic and therapeutic multimodality facilities under one roof within easy reach of each and every patient at an affordable cost. 

Government of Rajasthan while realizing the nature and magnitude of the services rendered by the institution has allotted another piece of land measuring 2964.37 sq.mts. at a very nominal cost for building Acharya Hasti Bhawan (Dharamshala) for the day care patients and attendants of indoor patients for lodging facility with approx. 10,600 sq. meters constructed area.

Donations made to this institution are elgible for 100% Income Tax exemption under Section 35 AC read with Section 80 GGA (2) (bb) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Donations are also exempt under Section 80G.

The institution also has a voluntary social support group 'Cancer Care', managed by ladies dedicated to the cause to raise a crusade against cancer. Let us all join hands to launch incessant battle against cancer on all fronts including education of the masses and creating awareness, in the interest of the whole community, the whole nation.

Cancer:

"Cancer is no more an incurable disease." Majority of cancers can be prevented by appropriate modification in the life & dietary style. 85% can be cured or the suffering can be significantly reduced by early detection & through regular screening & cancer-related interventions. It's hard fact that in India one out of every six deaths is attributable to cancer.

Symptoms:

- Change in bowl or bladder habits.
- Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere.
- Nagging cough or hoarseness.
- Excessive weight loss for no obvious reason.
- A sore that does not heal.
- Unusual bleeding or discharge.
- Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing.
- Obvious change in wart or mole.

Causes:

- Cancer may be caused even by Virus.
- Chemicals : (i) Synthetic colours (Bata Methylamine) (ii)
   Machine-lubricating oil (iii) charcoal (iv) Smoking (v) Paints (vi)
   Asestoc or arsenic (vii) Ultra-violet rays (viii) X-rays (ix) Tobacco
- Geographical pecularities : Liver cancer in Africa, Chest cancer in
   Britain & U.S.A. and Nose-cancer are prevalent in China.
- Harmones : Oral contraceptives.
- Malnutrition and deficiency of Vitamin B and Vitamin A.
- Prolonged mental stress.
- Intake of too hot or too spicy food.
- Hereditary causes.

Treatment:

- X-ray for detection of cancer.
- Check-up for nose, ear or mouth cancer.
- Endoscopy for windpipe, foodpipe or urinary bladder cancer.
- Screening of lumps or unhealing sore through F.N.A.C.
- Pap Smear test for women.
- Biopsy screeing through microscope.

Services:

- Highly qualified, experience & service-oriented team of doctors
   trained at Tata Memorial Centre or abroad.
- Operation Theatre equipped with latest technologies.
- Fully computerized Radiotherapy planning system.
- Facilities for outdoor, indoor ward & private room.
- 24 hours emergency services.
- Pharmacy services available for 24 hours.
- Breast clinic facilities every Friday from 10.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.
- Gynaec. Cancer screening clinic facilities every Wednesday.
- Moral, emotional & financial support to the patients & their
   attendants
   by 'Cancer Care', voluntary social support group of ladies.
- Blood Bank, library facilities, etc.
- Promotion of cancer awareness amongst masses.


Out Patient Services:

OPD services are available from Monday to Saturday for diagnosis and planning treatment. OPD services are provided in the field of Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gynaecology, Urology, Otorhinolaryngology, Pain Management & Physiotherapy. The most appropriate treatment modality is charted out by specialists of the "Tumour Board".
                         

Diagnostic Facilities:

The Institution provides the latest advancements in screening and diagnostic technology with sophisticated and state-of-the-art equpment. Diagnostic facilities are available for Non-Cancer patients also.

Laboratory:

Laboratories are equipped with fully automated equipment for Haematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunocytochemistry and tumor markers, Pap Smear test for women and smears for suspected cases for exfoliative cytology.

Since pathology is the mainstay in cancer diagnostics, there is well-equipped Histopathology Lab with provision of cytospin for cytopathology.


Radio Diagnosis:

The Radio diagnostic division in addition to the conventional radio diagnostic facilities is also equipped with a Mobile X-ray Machine; an Image Intensifier Camera with television for interventional procedure as well as Ultra Sonography Machine with all the probes, with facilities for Transrectal/Transvaginal evaluation.

Mammography:

Mammography is accomplished by GE Mammography Machine to take special X-rays to screen patients for cancer of the breast.

Orthopantomogram:

The latest model of Orthopantomogram provides roentological study of the jaw and also in patients with cancer of head and neck.

   

Radiation Oncology:
 
Teletherapy is provided by Cobalt Theratron 780E unit from Canada for external radiotherapy. Individual mould for patient immobilization are made in the Mould room.
   
 

Brachy Therapy:

Micro Selection High Dosage Rate remote after loading Brachytherapy Unit gives treatment for a short duration an as such in most instances patients do not need hospitalization. Micro Selection is most suitable for intraluminal; intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy.

Plato Treatment Planning System can plan precise treatment for teletherapy and brachytherapy thereby increasing cure rates and also minimizing the radiation side effects.

Medical Oncology(Chemotherapy):

Medical Oncology (Chemotherapy) is given either in a Day Care Ward or In Patient Wing with sophisticated infusion pumps/syringe pumps under the supervision of highly competent team of Medical Oncologists.

Surgical Oncology:

The hospital is equipped with 2 fullfledged Ultra Modern Operation Theatres, Separate Endoscopy Theatre and Intensive Care Unit. The theatres are equipped exclusively with laminar flow fitted with hepa micro filter.

Frozen Section facility exists for making on the spot decision by the surgeon in Operation Theatres.

Eminent Surgeons of National and International repute have performed major operations in our operation theatres to their entire satisfaction and benefaction of the patients.

Anaesthesia services are supported by the latest Excel Boyles apparatus, central medical gas and vacuum pipe lines, ventilators and monitoring appliances.

Endoscopy:

In addition to conventional endoscopy for urinary bladder, prostate, larynx and lungs. Latest Video Endoscopy System of Pentax has been installed to explore the Gastrointestinal tract.

Endoscopic retrograde Cholangiopancreatography is performed by the Gastro-enterologist.

Pain Clinic:

Expertise and equipment exists in the institution to relieve acute and chronic pain not only through pharmacological means, but also by nerve blocks, epidural and sub-arachnoid injections. The hospital is licensed for morphine including the oral one.

Intensive Care Unit:

Intensive Care Unit incorporates all the latest equipment for critically ill patients for advance monitoring and life support systems.


Pharmacy:

The institution has its own on-site Pharmacy to provide medicines at a very cost-effective rate along with keeping the highest standards in drugs.



In-Patients:

Hospital has fifty in-patients beds with four-tier system General Economy, General, Deluxe, Semi Private and Private. Ultimately, 250 beds are to be provided in the I.P.D. Block to be built now. Services of the hospital in IPD and OPD is fully computerized.

Cancer Prevention & Early Detection:

In addition to the in-house services, we are determined to create awareness of cancer in far and wide areas so as to reach out to the rural communities at their doors. For this the Life Insurance Corporation of India has made available Screening/Exhibition Mobile Van equipped with various equipments for early diagnostics including a Mobile Ultra Sonography Machine, Mobile X-ray, Pathological Lab besides a Mobile Exhibition to educate the masses. The patients are made aware of the early warning signs of cancer and preventive measures.

Cancer Care:

"A women's support group for cancer patients".

Cancer is a dreaded disease but is curable. Early detection and treatment can save 80% of patients from untimely death and reduce their suffering.

Cancer Care is a voluntary social support group of BMCHRC to raise a crusade against cancer, managed by ladies dedicated to the cause.

The basic aims and objects of Cancer Care are :
- To provide moral and emotional support to the cancer patients
   and their attendants.
- To arrange for a medical fund in aid of needy and helpless
   patients.
- To assist and counsel the out-of-town patients and attendants
   for accommodation and conveyance.
- To establish a blood bank costing Rs. 25 lacs in the hospital
   premises.
- To organize blood donation camps and prepare a list of potential
   blood donors.
- To manage a kitchen supplying food to the patients and their
   attendants at a minimum affordable cost.
- To promote cancer awareness amongst masses for prevention and
   early detection of the diseases.
- To educate the younger generation through talks, slide shows,
   poster exhibitions etc.
- To organize camps for medical check-ups at subsidized rates.
- To organize charity shows for raising funds for our projects.

Women having inclination for social service are welcome to our
organization.
Annual Membership Rs. 500/-
Life Membership Rs. 5000/-