AOI Nangia Specialty Hospital, a leading healthcare institution, proudly announces a groundbreaking achievement in the field of Nuclear Medicine. Since the inception of its Nuclear Medicine Department in April 2022, the hospital has successfully treated 125 thyroid cancer patients using Radio Iodine therapy, a cutting edge treatment method that is not available anywhere else in central India.
Radio iodine therapy, also known as radioactive iodine therapy is a highly effective and targeted for thyroid cancer. It involves the use of radioactive iodine to destroy cancerous thyroid cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. AOI Nangia Specialty hospitals dedicated team of experts and state of the art facilities have made this advanced treatment option accessible to patients in central India, providing them with a new ray of hope in their fight against cancer.
Dr Rohit Kakde, Head of the Nuclear Medicine Department at AOI Nangia Specialty Hospital, expressed his enthusiasm about this milestone, saying, ‘We are thrilled to have reached this significant achievement in the field of nuclear medicine. The successful treatment of 125 thyroid cancer patients using Radio Iodine therapy is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our team. This accomplishment reaffirms our commitment to providing the best possible care to our patients.”
Dr Hrushikesh Phate, Facility Director at AOI Nangia Specialty Hospital, expressed his pride saying, “ We are delighted to have successfully treated 125 thyroid cancer patients using RAI making a significant impact on the lives of our patients. We have a special isolation ward with affordable treatment and positive clinical outcomes. Our commitment to providing a high-quality and accessible healthcare to the community remains unwavering. Through our efforts, we aim to continue setting new standards in patient care and medical innovation.”
What sets AOI Nangia Specialty Hospital apart is not only its advanced treatment options but also its commitment to patient safety and environmental responsibility. The hospitals nuclear medicine department is equipped with a specially designed isolation ward and a radio active waste management system, including a sewage tank capable of safely containing and managing radioactive waste generated during nuclear medicine procedures. This initiative underscores the hospitals hospitals dedication to both patient well being and the environment sustainability.
Furthermore, AOI Nangia Specialty Hospital has taken a step further by even treating patients under the Government’s MJPJAY (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana) scheme. By providing affordable yet state of the art healthcare facilities to those who need, the hospital is actively contributing to the improvement of healthcare accessibility and affordability for the community it serves.