Apollo Proton Cancer Centre introduces ‘Tomotherapy’ latest cancer-fighting technology – ET HealthWorld
Chennai: In line with the mission to provide the most comprehensive and advanced cancer care in India, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) has introduced the latest suite of cutting-edge cancer-fighting technology called Tomotherapy.
Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Member of Parliament-Lok Sabha, Govt of India, inaugurated Tamil Nadu’s first RadiXactX9 Tomotherapy and India’s first high precession TMI/TMLI programme in the presence of Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, Karan Puri, Chief Executive Officer, APCC, Dr Rakesh Jalali, Medical Director & HOD- Radiation Oncology, APCC, Dr Sapna Nangia, Senior Consultant – Radiation Oncology and Dr Srinivas Chilukuri, Senior Consultant Radiation Oncology, APCC.
APCC is now the first in Tamil Nadu to offer RadiXactX9 Tomotherapy and India’s first High Precession TMI/TMLI programme, thanks to its Helical Tomotherapy technology, which provides greater precision and control over radiation therapy delivery while minimising damage to healthy tissues. The daily imaging capability makes it possible for clinicians to identify and correct any variations in patient positioning, changes in the tumour, or other factors, such as weight gain or loss. As the Tomotherapy System’s precision reduces radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues, patients experience fewer side effects than those receiving conventional forms of radiation therapy.Karunanidhi said, “Tamil Nadu has always been at the forefront of medical infrastructure and healthcare delivery in India, and I am proud to say that the launch of Tomotherapy at the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre is yet another example of this. With this new technology, the APCC is not only setting new standards for cancer care in Tamil Nadu but also in South Asia and the Middle East. I commend the APCC for its commitment to delivering the finest in proton and photon therapies, and for investing in the latest and most advanced technologies to enhance cancer care for patients.”
Reddy added, “The launch of Tomotherapy at the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre marks a momentous occasion that will redefine cancer treatment in South Asia. With the increasing prevalence of cancer in India, projected to grow seven-fold by 2025 due to various factors such as air pollution, smoking, and sedentary lifestyles, the introduction of this technology comes at a critical time.”
Dr Jalali emphasised the importance of the new technology, saying “With Tomotherapy, we are able to offer our patients a high level of precision and accuracy in radiation therapy that was once thought impossible.”
Tomotherapy at the APCC underscores the centre’s commitment to offering the most advanced and effective cancer-fighting technologies in South Asia.
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