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Nanavati Launches ACRO

Dr Balabhai Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai has recently launched its state-of-the-art Advanced Centre for Radiation Oncology (ACRO).

Said Micah Joseph, Director-Administration, Nanavati Hospital, "ACRO is part of the continuous development of Nanavati's 27 years of radiotherapy. It has been designed to be extremely patient friendly, with a comforting environment, highly trained staff and pleasant interiors." Healing and soothing colours are used for hospital walls; there is ample space available for relaxation. There is a meditation room for patients and relatives, as well as a health café. The internet facility is provided for cancer patients who want to connect themselves with their close ones. ACRO has also launched a cancer support group for patients where meetings are held among the patients and experts are available to clarify the concerns of the patients as well.

The aim behind launching the ACRO was to set up a cancer centre within Nanavati Hospital— so that all branches of oncology are made available under one roof. ACRO strives to keep up with the technological changes in the world of oncology. "This centre has the latest Elekta Precise Digital Linear Accelerator with Intensity Modulated Radiation and Image Guidance. In addition to bringing in the best technology and ambience to the patients, Nanavati has deliberately kept the cost of the therapy to be the lowest available in the city so as to be able to reach out to maximum individuals," he added.

EH News Bureau