The Role of Cancer Coach in Cancer Treatment Journey
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The cancer problem continues to grow worldwide, exerting tremendous physical, emotional and financial burden on individuals, families, communities and health systems. Even in the primary stage, the cost of treatment can reach lakhs, making it difficult for anyone to manage. In addition to screening for early detection, diagnostics and treatment, the cost of post-care treatment and tests is also prohibitive.
Keeping these aspects in mind, the government strive to make cancer treatment accessible to all, irrespective of their financial condition. The government has initiated many schemes to provide subsidized and free cancer treatment to financially weaker sections. Many hospitals offer free and subsidized treatment to the people living below the poverty line and economically down trodden. The Health Ministers Cancer Patient Fund (HMCPF) has been set up to provide financial assistance to poor cancer patients. A Corpus Fund of Rs. one hundred crores have been set up and placed in a fixed deposit. Interest accrued thereon is utilized to provide financial assistance to these patients. Apart from this scheme, there are many other schemes run by different state governments to benefit the poor people in India. Following is the list of 10 free cancer treatment hospitals in India:
The Tata Memorial Hospital is also popularly known as TMH. It is one of India's oldest cancer treatments and the most sought-after cancer treatment hospital. It offers free care to almost 70% of the patients. The hospital is well-equipped with state-of-the-art chemotherapy and radiology equipment and supports multiple clinical research programs.
Apart from this, Tata Memorial Hospital also offers patient care and services, including rehabilitation, physiotherapy, speech therapy etc. This hospital has the innovative techniques and trained staffs. Almost 8500 operations are performed each year, and 5000 patients are treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy in multi-disciplinary programs conveying established treatments.
Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, provides free treatment to financially backward patients in India. This self-ruling organization under the Govt of Karnataka was made a regional govt hospital in 1980. It offers cancer treatment drugs at low rates and provides different financing for cancer patients who can't manage the treatment costs.
It registers around 17,000 new patients for cancer-free treatment every year. Since its commencement, the institute has offered dedicated and affordable treatment to the needy patients. Armed with sophisticated machines and modern infrastructure, the institute is one of the most reputed institutes for cancer treatment in the country. The state government of Karnataka works in close association with this institute to run schemes for the underprivileged and provide monetary assistance for their cancer treatments.
It specializes in curative, palliative and reconstructive cancer surgery using advanced technology and equipment, radiation therapy, systemic therapy with chemotherapy, blood transfusion and immunohematology, and palliative care.
The Delhi State Cancer Institute is among India's leading cancer treatment centers offering subsidized and free cancer treatment. It provides advanced cancer diagnostic and treatment at reduced rates, and some patients also get treated for free. It offers a PET scan and digital fluoroscopy facility. The super-speciality hospital is bliss for lower-income group people who cannot afford cancer treatment at private hospitals. The hospital also offers cancer medication at low rates to the patients. It caters to almost 1000 patients a day on average.
It specializes in nuclear medicine, clinical oncology (radiotherapy), anaesthesia and critical care, paediatrics, internal medicine, gastroenterology, and chest & respiratory medicine. The Delhi Cancer Institute is a leading free cancer treatment hospital in the country that offers ultra-modern facilities such as laboratory investigations and comprehensive medical, interventional and surgical treatments to treat cancer and related disorders.
The Tata Memorial Hospital, based in Kolkata, is also ardent to reducing the cost of cancer treatment and medicines. It is dedicated to help the poorest members of society who are afflicted by cancer. Tata Memorial in Kolkata provides free cancer treatment to financially backward patients and discounted care and drugs to others.
The hospital has an integrated oncology facility with well-trained professional staff and is equipped with modern facilities and contemporary medical equipment. The hospital has a capacity of 431 beds. It serves all sections of society, with 75% of the infrastructure earmarked for subsidized treatment for the underprivileged sections. It provides a broad spectrum of services, including complete diagnosis, multimodality therapy, rehabilitation, psycho oncological support and palliative care.
DHRC is one of the centres to get affordable and accessible cancer treatment in North India. This is a 350-bed hospital located in New Delhi. It is dedicated to offer reasonable cancer diagnosis and treatment. People living below the poverty level are eligible for free cancer treatment at this facility. It was the countrys first cancer hospital to obtain NABH accreditation. Apart from offering free cancer treatment in India, the DHRC also conducts cancer awareness campaigns to increase mass awareness of cancer. The hospital has medical oncology, radiation, and surgical oncology centre to diagnose and treat cancers.
The Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI) is located in Ahmedabad. It has been categorized as a Regional Cancer Centre by the Govt of India. It collects funding from the Gujarat Cancer Society and the Government of Gujarat and provides low-cost treatment to patients who have cancer. It is one of the largest cancer care centers in the country, with modern cancer facilities for diagnosis and treatment. It has six speciality oncology units and all facilities to carry out diagnostic tests for cancer types.
It specializes in surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, preventive oncology, pediatric oncology, neuro-oncology, gynae-oncology, radio-diagnosis, nuclear medicine, palliative medicine, laboratory & transfusion medicine, pathology and microbiology.
Adyar Cancer Institute of Chennai is a major destination for availing subsidized and free cancer treatment in India. It was set up in 1954 and later given the status of Centre of Excellence. The institute has a hospital, research division, division of preventive oncology and college of oncological sciences. It has 535 beds; out of this, 40% are paying beds, and the remaining are general beds where patients are boarded free of cost.
This non-profit institute offers treatments and services like blood component therapy, paediatric oncology, nuclear medical oncology, hyperthermia treatment, etc.
The Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), Thiruvananthapuram is famous for its advanced clinical research in cancer treatment. The center is also well known for offering free cancer treatment to people with limited income in India. It provides the latest infrastructure and facilities for cancer treatment and diagnosis, including chemotherapy and CT scanning. About 60% of patients are offered free cancer treatment at the hospital, and about 29% of patients receive treatment at minimal rates. Those diagnosed with a curable type of cancer can take benefit of free treatment regardless of income level. RCC has an exclusive Cancer Care for Life plan for gathering funds for people with cancer. Every year, around 11,000 cancer cases are treated here. It has the most modern equipment and the best cancer care facilities.
It specializes in anaesthesiology, cancer research, community oncology, medical oncology, microbiology, nuclear medicine, nursing services, palliative medicine, pathology, paediatric oncology, radiation oncology, radiation physics, and surgical oncology.
Dr B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital is a speciality centre for cancer treatment at AIIMS New Delhi. It is one of the oldest cancer treatment centres in the country, with 200 beds at present. The centre possesses the best radio diagnostic and radiotherapy machines, including state of art linear accelerator, brachytherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. It also has a vacuum-assisted advanced mammography unit, the first of its kind in India, making stereotactic breast biopsy possible at the centre. Dr B.R.A. Institute is one of the few centres in the country to have a hematopoietic stem cell bone marrow transplant programme. More than 250 transplants have been performed till date.
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre is the best example of a not for profit organization supplementing government efforts in healthcare. It provides the best oncological care for all those who need it. The institute has a 302 bedded hospital with an advanced facility for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and is recognized as one of the premium institutes in the country. The institute specializes in the bone marrow transplant unit, IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Technique), IGRT (Image Guided Radiation Therapy), Da Vinci Robotic system, and True Beam System. It uses the latest technology that targets cancer cells in tumors and even in moving organs such as the lungs, prostate and kidneys with precision while sparing the surrounding normal healthy tissues.
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