Aster Hospitals launches international institute of oncology

This newly launched institute aims to provide comprehensive cancer care under one roof

Aster Hospitals Bangalore, a unit of Aster DM Healthcare has launched an institute of oncology under the banner – Aster International Institute of Oncology (AIIO). This newly launched institute will be the centre of excellence in the treatment of all cancers under a single roof.

AIIO will provide cancer care services to all, which includes Surgical Oncology, Ortho Onco, Gynec Onco, Uro-onco, Robotics, SLNB, HIPEC, PIPAC, Breast Oncoplasty etc.

Commenting on the need to establish a comprehensive cancer care institute in India, Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare, said “Cancer is emerging as major public health problems in India. On an average, more than 1,300 Indians succumb to the dreadful disease every day. There is a need for specialised infrastructure and expertise in the treatment of cancer. Keeping this in mind, we have launched Aster International Institute of Oncology, which will be spearheaded by Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P.”

Speaking on the launch, Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P, Chairman of Medical Advisory Board and Global Director of Aster International Institute of Oncology, Aster DM Healthcare, India & GCC, said, “The idea is to establish AIIO as the number one cancer care institute in India, and soon to be in the top 5 globally. All centres will have robots, hi-tech dedicated machines, intra-operative radio therapy, state-of-the-art medical equipment. We are also partnering with top universities in the world for the research and development purposes. We are establishing training and fellowship programs in affiliation with Rajiv Gandhi University or any recognised university and offering DrNB Oncology programme. AIIO will be the exclusive research wing and for clinical trials.”

 

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