Ogranised By Cancer Care (Women Wing)

Radiation Treatment of Cancer Dr. Rajesh Pasricha. Consultant Radiation Oncologist Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre. Jaipur
Radiotherapy is a crucial pillar in the treatment of cancer. This medical specialty of cancer treatment uses calibrated dose of radiation to treat cancer. Around 80% of all the cancers require radiation therapy somewhere during the treatment.
What is radiotherapy Radiotherapy is a form of treatment that uses precisely targeted high-energy rays (including X-rays) to kill cancer cells. The aim of radiotherapy is to cure cancer, wherever possible, whilst maintaining acceptable function and cosmesis (appearance of body). Radiotherapy can be used alone or with chemotherapy or surgery.
How radiotherapy acts It acts by damaging DNA an internal component of cell, this damage causes cell death by a process called apoptosis. This stops and sometimes limits the growth of fast dividing cancer cells. The radiation damages both normal and cancer cells. Normal cells are able to repair the effects of radiotherapy better than malignant and other abnormal cells. This leads to control of tumor growth with minimal damage to surrounding normal organs of body
What are the types of radiotherapyExternal beam radiation is the most common form. This method carefully aims high powered x-rays directly at the tumors from outside of the body. This process is carried out by Linear Accelerator or older  process by Telecobalt  machines.
 
Internal radiation uses radioactive seeds (Source) which is placed directly into or near the tumor. Internal beam radiation is also called Brachytherapy. Who gets radiotherapy The principal use of radiotherapy is to tackle solid tumors found in just one location, for example skin, brain, breast or uterine cancers. Sometimes it is used (alone or in combination with chemotherapy) to shrink a tumour so that a subsequent surgery will be more effective e.g in rectum cancer.In some cases Radiotherapy is considered as the first option, as an alternative to surgery that would have permanent effects on thelifestyle of the patient for example in cancer of larynx (voice box). Treatment with radiation in these cancers can save the organ and at the same time cure the cancer  In some cases the radiotherapy is given after surgery to "mop up" any remaining cancer cells which have spread from the original cancer site into the surrounding area. It is also used in patient with incurable and advanced stage of Cancer where Radiotherapy is used to control symptoms like pain and bleeding (Palliative radiotherapy), What about side-effectsAlthough the treatment itself is painless at the time, the cumulative effect of many sessions does produce side effects. The side effects of radiotherapy can be broadly split into two categories, the early or acute side effects and late side effects. The early side effectsThese come on during or shortly after treatment. These include sunburn-like effect (redness and itching) on the skin. There can be hair loss in the area being treated - which is usually temporary. The treatment can also leave the patient feeling fatigued and lethargic. Specific side-effects associated witssh radiotherapy administered to specific parts of the body for instance radiotherapy in the abdomen can lead to nausea and vomiting.The Late side effects
Late side effects are those which can develop months or even years after the end of radiotherapy. The type of side effect again depends upon which area was irradiated. For example, during treatment of mouth and throat cancers treatment if salivary glands are irradiated, patient might get dryness of the mouth which can last several months after treatment and may be permanent. Other late side effects are rare, seen in less the 4-5% of all the treated cases. These include:-•    Thickening of the skin and underlying structures  •    Damage to the ractum. •    Damage to the heart and lungs. •    Even rarer, in 1- 2% of persons, a secondary malignancy may be induced 15-20 years after primary treatment.
 

CANCER IS CUREABLE IF DETECTED EARLY
'Samarpan' Camp (Exclusively for Females) in coloberation with Dainik BhaskarIS ORGANISED ON 22.10.09 at Kishangarh Madanganj from 9.300 a.m. to 2.30 pm. Camp Facilities: Free consultation to all, Free investigation facility to BPL card holdrfs & at 75% less charges then Hospital Chrges for others. List of investigations: Mammography, X-Ray, Colposcopy, Pap Smear , F.N.A.C. & Small Biopsy. these investigations are basic investigations to assertain Breast Cancer and Cancer of Cercix

Hospital Foundation Day & Honorable Shri Bhairon Singh Ji Shekhawat’s Birthday Celebration in hospital premises

Program

1. Arrival of the Chief Guest Shri Bhairon Singh Ji Shekhawat

2. Chief Guest’s Welcome with Garland by Chairman Shri N .R. Kothari Ji

3. Lighting of Lamp by Chief Guest Shri Bhairon Singh Ji Shekhawat

4. ‘ Ish Vandana’ by Mrs. Dr. Surekha Sinha

5. ‘ Modak ’ Distribution on Chief Guest’s Birthday

6. Welcome Speech by Trust’s Chairman Shri N .R. Kothari Ji

7. Report on Progress Dr. Col. R.K. Chaturvedi (Executive Director) BMCHRC

8. Word of blessings by Chief Guest Shri Bhairon Singh Ji Shekhawat

9. Vote of Thanks by Shri Vimal Chand Ji Surana (Managing Trustee)

10. High tea

India’s top Medical Oncologist Dr. S.H. Adwani will come to Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital, Jaipur on 22 Nov 2009 to provide his services to the cancer patients of Rajasthan & adjoining states. The Registration for Consultation has started from 11th November 2009. Those willing to consult Dr S.H.Advani may get themselves registered telephonically or personally at Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital, Jaipur.

FROM THE DESK OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

With this news letter, we wish to convey our new year greetings. We also resolve to consecrate our efforts to improve the facilities at Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Jaipur till it is counted amongst the best Cancer treatment centers of the country

NEW INPATIENT WARD COMPLEX :

One 8 Storied inpatient complex of 10,000 sqft each floor will be added to this hospital early next year. This 200bedded complex will have general to private patient suits, modern cafeteria, and other state of the art facilities. This complex will be connected to existing building on all four floors.

INSTALLATION OF PET CT :

PET CT is a tomography technique which can diagnose cancer at very early stage (metabolic diagnosis), useful in knowing the extent of disease and also to know the response of treatment. At present only 7-8 states in India have this facility and by March, 2010 we plan to start this procedure in Jaipur. AERB approval has already been received for the structure.

DIAGNOSTIC VAN WITH MAMMORGPHY AND TELE-MEDICINE FACILITY:

For early cancer detection we had “Nargis Dutt Memorial Van” and now one more van has been added with facilities like X-Ray, Ultrasonography, Pap Smear, Colposcopy, Mammography and Tele-Medicine Facility. This will facilitate early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancers specially in women in remote areas. We urge all NGO’s and Philanthropic organizations to contact this hospital, if they wish to utilize this facility at nominal charges. I am sure after addition of above machines and techniques patients from this state will not need to go out side for any type of cancer treatment.

GAMMA CAMERA :

Gamma Camera is useful in Bone Scanning, Cardiac Stress Thallium Scan, Renal Scanning, Thyroid Scanning and scanning for Sarcoidosis. For the first time in Rajasthan we will be able to give lodine Therapy for Thyroid Cancer.

(Dr.Col. R. K. Chaturvedi)

Executive Director

India’s top Medical Oncologist Dr. S.H. Adwani will come to Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital, Jaipur on 13 - 14 March 2010 to provide his services to the cancer patients of Rajasthan & adjoining states. The Registration for Consultation has started from 25 th Feb 2010. Those willing to consult Dr S.H.Advani may get themselves registered telephonically or personally at Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital, Jaipur.