Chitwan, Aug 8 : The Chitwan Medical College has set up a cancer hospital at the cost of Rs 2 billion. Preparations are underway to operate the hospital (CMC Cancer Institute) before coming to Dashain, two months away, said the hospital's director Dr Dayaram Lamsal.
The cancer hospital will be a
sister organization of the Medical College, he said, adding that it is well
equipped with modern technology.
"With the operation of the hospital, cancer patients will not be compelled to go to foreign countries for treatment often costing themselves high in the process," he said. Money amounting to over Rs 1.2 billion was spent on the purchase of only modern equipment for the hospital, he claimed.
It will provide all sorts of
treatment for cancer patients including brachytherapy, CT scan, bone marrow
transplant, and blood cancer treatment, he said.
It will hire surgeons who have
work experience with big hospitals. "We have reached an agreement with
those surgeons who worked for big hospitals. We will not compromise on quality
service."
Established 14 years ago, the
Medical College provided service to over 350,000 patients annually. Patients
from home and as far as neighboring
India visited the hospital. It has
been providing service under 28 streams. (RSS)