Cancer Care
LINAC
Advancing Accessible Cancer Care through Precision Technology
LINAC Support at CMC to strengthen advanced cancer care for the community
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Linear Accelerator60
Patients / Day Capacity
Introduction
Cancer care extends beyond treatment, it is about timely diagnosis, precision therapy and ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible to every patient, regardless of their financial circumstances. As one of India's leading centres for oncology, the Dr. Ida B. Scudder Cancer Centre at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore has been delivering compassionate and affordable cancer care for decades, serving thousands of patients from across the country.
With the growing incidence of cancer, the demand for radiation therapy has increased significantly, placing greater pressure on existing infrastructure and resulting in longer waiting periods for treatment. Strengthening the hospital's capacity to deliver advanced, timely and affordable care became essential to improving patient outcomes and ensuring uninterrupted access to life-saving treatment.
Our Intervention
To strengthen cancer care services, we supported the installation of a state-of-the-art Varian Halcyon Linear Accelerator at the Department of Radiation Oncology, CMC Vellore. The advanced radiotherapy platform delivers highly precise, image-guided radiation therapy, enabling clinicians to personalise treatment while enhancing patient safety, comfort and treatment accuracy.
Designed for faster treatment delivery and streamlined clinical workflows, the Halcyon system significantly improves the hospital's ability to treat a larger number of patients without compromising on quality. By integrating advanced technology with compassionate care, the intervention reinforces CMC Vellore's commitment to making world-class cancer treatment accessible and affordable for all.
Impact
The installation of the Halcyon Linear Accelerator has strengthened CMC Vellore's capacity to deliver advanced radiation therapy, enabling more patients to receive timely treatment with greater precision and improved clinical efficiency. The enhanced technology supports accurate, high-quality cancer care while reducing treatment delays and improving the overall patient experience.
The intervention has increased the hospital's daily treatment capacity from 38 to 60 patients, significantly expanding access to affordable radiation therapy. By combining cutting-edge oncology technology with equitable healthcare delivery, the initiative is helping more patients receive life-saving treatment while advancing the broader goal of accessible, affordable and quality cancer care for communities.
