- The program will enhance the development of oncology care,
thereby, advancing healthcare landscape of the region
- Participants will engage in in-depth discussions and
demonstrations, ensuring a robust and practical learning
experience
BANGALORE, India, June 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apollo Cancer Centres
(ACC), in association with Accuray, a global provider of
radiation therapy devices, today announced the launch of India
Sub-Continent's first robotic and stereotactic therapy education
centre, Robotic & Stereotactic Radiosurgery program
. This initiative will be established at ACC in
Chennai and Bangalore, and will provide advanced
radiosurgery educational training to radiation oncologists,
physicists, radiation therapists, and technologists from
India and across the India
Sub-continent.
Mr Dinesh Madhavan, President
Group Oncology, and International, Apollo Hospital Enterprises
Ltd, said, "In the field of cancer care ground-breaking
technologies pave the way for highly personalized and effective
treatment. The inception of the Robotic Stereotactic
Radiotherapy Program by Apollo Cancer Centres and Accuray
will advance training facilities for the ASEAN region. It will help
equip oncologists, physicists, and therapists with the
critical knowledge and skills needed to leverage the latest in
CyberKnife technology. "
Dr Sridhar PS, Lead-
Cyberknife – Robotic Radiosurgery, said, "The
launch of the training program at Apollo Cancer Centre is an
exceptional opportunity to enhance skills and knowledge in Robotic
& Stereotactic Radiotherapy . Since pioneering the Cyberknife
Robotic Radio Surgery System in India and a rich experience of over 5000
patients, we will now share the valuable knowledge in the training
program. It will enable oncologists in the development of Cancer
care through Cyberknife training."
Ms Suzanne Winter, President
& CEO, Accuray, said, "Accuray celebrates the expansion of
the CyberKnife® S7™ System to Apollo centers in Chennai and Bangalore, showcasing our enduring
collaboration with Apollo Hospitals to enhance cancer care in
India. With its unparalleled
precision, the CyberKnife S7 System redefines treatment standards,
empowering clinicians to optimize outcomes. Additionally, it
enables the delivery of high doses of radiation, typically in
1 to 5 sessions for fast and effective treatments, marking a
significant advancement in cancer therapy."
The CyberKnife System is a non-invasive, robotic radiation
therapy device designed to treat tumors with high precision and
minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue. It uses advanced
imaging and computerized robotics to deliver highly focused beams
of radiation, allowing for the treatment of complex and
hard-to-reach tumors.
With an aim to provide a world-class comprehensive 'Educational
Center', the Academia will benefit aspiring CyberKnife clinicians
of India and the Subcontinent.
By bringing such a high-caliber educational initiative to
India, Apollo Cancer Centres
continues to lead the way in medical innovation, dedicated to
enhancing the skills of healthcare professionals and
ultimately, improving patient outcomes across the country.
#WinningOverCancer
About Apollo Cancer
Centre – https://apollocancercentres.com/
THE CANCER CARE LEGACY: BREATHING HOPE INTO LIVES FOR OVER 30
YEARS
Cancer care today means 360-degree comprehensive care, which
requires commitment, expertise, and an indomitable spirit from
cancer specialists.
Apollo Cancer Centre has a network across India with over 325 oncologists to oversee the
delivery of high-end precision Oncology Therapy. Our oncologists
deliver world-class cancer care following an organ-based practice
under competent Cancer Management Teams. This helps us in
delivering exemplary treatment to the patient in an environment
that has consistently delivered an international standard of
clinical outcomes.
Today, people from 147 countries come to India for cancer treatment at Apollo Cancer
Centre. With the first and only Pencil Beam Proton Therapy Centre
in South Asia & Middle East, Apollo Cancer Centre.
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