The Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in New Delhi has introduced a ring gantry-based Linear Accelerator to upgrade cancer care services, focusing on early and precise tumor detection. This advanced technology, located in the Department of Radiation Oncology, aims to improve access to advanced radiotherapy for military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. The Linear Accelerator is equipped to deliver various modern radiotherapy techniques, enhancing treatment outcomes by targeting tumor sites while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.
The new equipment replaces the previous screening and scanning tools for tumors and cancerous growths, signifying a significant advancement in cancer care within the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). This upgrade is part of a broader initiative to modernize oncology services across medical facilities operated by the Armed Forces. The commissioning ceremony of the ring gantry-based Linear Accelerator at the Army Hospital (R&R) was attended by top officials, including Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh and DG AFMS Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin.
The installation of the Linear Accelerator reflects a strategic move towards enhancing cancer care services within the AFMS, with plans for similar upgrades in other oncology centers under the Armed Forces. The new technology is expected to bolster the hospital’s in-house treatment capacity, catering to a significant patient load and ensuring improved patient care through precise radiation therapy delivery.
