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advanced form of radiation treatment that allows
The Next Phase of Growth highly precise tumour targeting while minimising
exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. The

Ê Stem Cell Transplant Unit facility could transform cancer care for Assam, the
Ê Cath Lab for Interventional Radiology Northeast and Eastern India by reducing the need
to travel to distant centres.
Ê Gamma Camera and Iodine Therapy Units Together, these initiatives reflect SCI’s long-term
Ê Premium Private Ward vision of expanding clinical capabilities, improving

Ê Second PET-CT scanner care standards and emerging as a nationally
Ê Old SCI building refurbishment recognised centre for advanced oncology
treatment, research and education.
Ê Planned Proton Therapy Centre
Conclusion
The transformation of the State Cancer Institute
Developments in the pipeline
over the past 18 months reflects ACCF’s vision
While the achievements of the past 18 months and sustained commitment to building a world-
have strengthened SCI’s capabilities, several class cancer care institution for Assam and the
transformative initiatives are in the pipeline to Northeast.
further position the institute as a leading cancer Through expanded clinical services, stronger
care destination. treatment capacity, advanced technologies,
To meet the growing demand for advanced improved diagnostic and critical care
diagnostic imaging and reduce waiting time, plans infrastructure, and continued focus on patient-
are underway for a second PET-CT scanner. This centric care, SCI has evolved into a comprehensive
will enhance diagnostic capacity, improve patient oncology centre offering quality, affordable and
throughput and support timely staging, treatment accessible cancer care across the treatment
planning and disease monitoring. continuum.
The refurbishment and modernisation of the As SCI enters its next phase, upcoming services
old SCI building is another major initiative under such as stem cell transplantation, advanced
consideration. The project aims to optimise nuclear medicine, expanded diagnostics and
existing infrastructure by adding inpatient bed proton therapy are expected to strengthen its role
capacity, strengthening critical care and support as an apex cancer centre for Northeast and Eastern
services, and upgrading patient amenities. Once India. With its strategic location and growing clinical
completed, it will improve patient experience and capability, SCI is also well positioned to serve
help meet the growing demand for cancer care. patients from neighbouring countries, including
Looking ahead, one of the most ambitious Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar, and
projects envisioned for SCI is Eastern India’s emerge as a regional hub for cancer care, research,
first Proton Therapy Centre. Proton therapy is an education and innovation.

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