The Covid pandemic has led to innumerable challenges for cancer patients across the country. Cancer care services were disrupted leading to delayed treatment and increased mortality rates. In order to assist patients in need of cancer care, Zen Multi Speciality Hospital has introduced a 11-bed state-of-the-art oncology department. 

India is home to millions of cancer patients. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), there will be an estimated 12 % rise in cancer cases in India in the next five years. But, a majority of people do not have access to quality diagnosis and care. To bridge the accessibility gap, Zen Multi Speciality Hospital started this comprehensive oncology department for cancer patients.

Dr Roy Patankar Director, Zen Multi Speciality Hospital, Chembur said, “India is battling cancer for a long time and now pandemic has further worsened the scenario. Covid has affected oncology care in India and across the world. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are key in tackling cancer. Diagnosis can be delayed as screening programs have been decreased or suspended. So, the hospital has come up with a first-of-its-kind of 11-bed dedicated oncology department to deal with small and rarest malignancies via cutting-edge technology and skilled experts. The aim is to provide safe and precision-oriented care through the patient-centric approach. We have state-of-the-art technology right from dedicated and well-trained specialized staff for chemotherapy with specialized cabinets to prepare chemotherapy drugs.”

”Our chemotherapy centre conducts approximately 300 procedures per month including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biological therapy, and targeted therapy. But, now we are able to offer treatment to 550 to 600 patients per month by having a full-fledged department,”concluded Dr. Roy Patankar.