SURAT, GUJARAT | 17th JUNE 2026 | Gujarat continues to face a significant cancer burden, with oral cancer emerging as one of the state’s most pressing public health challenges. Alongside the growing incidence of cancer, delayed diagnosis remains a major concern, often resulting in advanced-stage disease and poorer treatment outcomes. Improving awareness, access to screening, and timely intervention is therefore critical to enhancing survival rates and quality of life.
Addressing this growing healthcare need, Kiran Hospital, Surat, continues to strengthen its comprehensive cancer care services through advanced diagnostics, multidisciplinary treatment approaches, and next-generation radiation oncology technologies from Varian, the cancer care business of Siemens Healthineers, including ETHOS, Halcyon, and TrueBeam.
Dr. Harshad Joshi, CEO, Kiran Hospital, reflected on Kiran Hospital’s evolution into a comprehensive healthcare institution driven by innovation, expertise, and compassion, while highlighting the organisation’s commitment to delivering world-class, patient-centric healthcare. He noted, “Kiran Hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Care Department brings together specialists across medical, surgical, radiation, nuclear oncology, and palliative medicine to deliver personalized treatment plans for every patient. Through a multidisciplinary Tumor Board approach, experts collaborate to determine the most appropriate treatment pathway. The hospital’s oncology capabilities also include genetic counselling and hereditary cancer risk assessment, genetic drug testing, advanced chemotherapy services supported by Scalp Cooling Therapy, robotic surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy, HIPEC, and advanced nuclear medicine services, including high-dose therapies and SPECT imaging for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.”
Dr. Mukesh Patel, CAO, Kiran Hospital, highlighted the institution’s advanced capabilities and its continued focus on improving healthcare access across the region. He added, “At Kiran Hospital, our commitment extends beyond providing advanced cancer treatment to building a stronger ecosystem for cancer prevention, early detection, and community awareness. Alongside investing in cutting-edge technologies and clinical expertise, we actively work to improve public understanding of cancer risk factors and the importance of timely screening. Through initiatives such as the Student Healthcare Knowledge Program, we raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco consumption among school and college students.” The hospital also conducts cancer-focused health screening initiatives under its Mission Healthcare Program and promotes breast and cervical cancer awareness through dedicated women’s health initiatives, including access to cervical cancer vaccination and preventive screening programs.”
Dr. Shanti Prakash Shrivastav, Director – Oncology Services & Research, Kiran Hospital; Dr. Pankaj Agarwal, Consultant Radiation Oncologist; and Dr. Saurabh Samdariya, Consultant Radiation Oncologist, along with consultants from the Department of Radiation Oncology, highlighted the growing importance of early diagnosis and access to advanced treatment technologies in improving cancer outcomes. They noted that as cancer cases continue to rise, expanding access to precision-driven cancer care within Gujarat is critical to ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality treatment closer to home while supporting better clinical outcomes. They further emphasized that advancements in radiation oncology are enabling more personalized, accurate, and patient-centric treatment approaches. Strengthening its oncology capabilities, Kiran Hospital has integrated advanced radiation therapy platforms, including ETHOS, Halcyon, and TrueBeam. ETHOS, the first installation of its kind in India, leverages artificial intelligence to adapt radiation treatment plans based on daily anatomical and tumour changes, enabling highly personalized treatment delivery. Halcyon supports faster and more efficient treatment workflows designed to enhance patient comfort, while TrueBeam delivers image-guided treatment with real-time tumour tracking and sub-millimeter precision, helping minimize exposure to surrounding healthy tissues and reducing treatment-related side effects.
Through its comprehensive approach and ongoing investment in advanced medical technologies, Kiran Hospital continues to strengthen its position as a regional center of excellence for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and long-term patient care.
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