City’s Cancer hospital to be the part of Tata Cancer’s National Greed

City’s Cancer hospital to be the part of Tata Cancer’s National Greed


By Vikas Vaidya


Tata Cancer Memorial Centre and Research Centre has decided to create National Cancer Greed. It will be a network of cancer hospitals of 27 cities. Nagpur’s Rashtra Sant Tukadoji Cancer Hospital will be a part of this Greed.
Padmashri Dr. Rajendra Badwe, Director and Head of Surgical Oncology Division at Tata Memorial Center shared this information with The Hitavada. It will be a network of cancer hospitals. All the hospitals will be inter-connected. They will provide uniform service. Guidelines will be evolved. Research too will be conducted in a collaborative manner. Dr Badwe was all praise for Maharashtra Government’s initiative about cancer treatment. Chief Minister has himself announce cancer institutes in State which would cater the needs of poor and needy, Dr Badwe feels
A Dorab Tata Scholar (1974- 1978), Dr Badwe has been a recipient of several prestigious international and national awards, the most recent being the UICC Reach to Recovery International Medal (2003) and Sushrut Award (2007) by Mumbai Medical Foundation for outstanding contributions in Surgery. He underwent training in Breast Cancer at Royal Marsden Hospital, London (1989-1992). His original research "On Timing Of Surgery During The Menstrual Cycle For Operable Breast Cancer" has changed the Treatment Planning in England and East Coast Of USA. He is on several scientific committees globally. Besides, being a reviewer to several international journals, he has 75 publications to his credit.
Dr Badwe said, “The number of cancer cases are on rise. But most of them are curable ones. Breast cancer is on rise but CA cervix is on decline. Lung cancer cases are increasing but stomach or penis cancer cases show decline. Rate of incidences of cancer is 45 per one lakh per year in rural area. The rate in urban area is 95 per one lakh per year. We feel afraid when we hear about the cancer statistics but to one’s surprise, the rate in USA is 330 per one lakh per year.”
Dr. Rajendra Achyut Badwe is an international opinion leader in oncology, developing breast cancer care strategies, innovative research, integrating delivery systems, improving quality and cancer management programs and capacity building of staff on cancer care delivery strategy and practice issues. His seminal contribution to breast cancer research has lead to a paradigm shift in understanding of cancer biology and evolved cost- effective life saving treatment globally.
Dr Badwe pointed out that in India the reasons of cancer are very clear. Tobacco causes 40 per cent cases, personal hygiene shares 15 per cent cases. Obesity is rampant and it accounts for six different cancers. Dr Badwe said, “Six lakh Indians die of cancer every year. Most cancer deaths in India in 30-60 age  group. Sedentary lifestyle, poor eating habits taking a toll. The day is not far when cancers caused by a bad lifestyle will catch up and overtake it." Three to four million new cases every year can be prevented by appropriate food and nutrition, regular physical activity and avoiding obesity, added Dr Badwe.
Dr Badwe praised the heathcare services at RST Cancer Hospital and pointed out that this is the only hospital where the oesophageal cancer is treated.

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