Vijayawada, 09th Nov 2023: American Oncology Institute (AOI) Mangalagiri in Vijayawada has successfully treated a 65-year-old male patient suffering from Lung Cancer, despite the challenging circumstances posed by his history of myocardial infarction and other cardiac challenges. The patient's case necessitated a deviation from conventional surgical approaches, underscoring the significance of the cutting-edge technology and expertise offered at AOI.
The patient has been initially planned for surgery to address his Lung Cancer. However, due to the recent myocardial infarction and the presence of significant cardiac comorbidities, surgery was deemed infeasible. In this critical juncture, AOI stepped in with a pioneering alternative—Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT). SBRT is an advanced non-invasive treatment that delivers high-dose radiation precisely to the tumor, sparing the surrounding healthy tissue. The treatment was administered over a course of five fractions, significantly reducing the impact on the patient's cardiac health.
Dr S. Mani Kumar, Radiation Oncology, American Oncology Institute (AOI) Mangalagiri, played a pivotal role in devising the treatment plan and closely monitoring the patient's progress. Dr Kumar stated, "The decision to opt for SBRT was made after comprehensive evaluation and considering the patient's cardiac condition. This treatment modality allows us to deliver precise radiation doses to the tumor while minimizing the risk to the patient's heart and surrounding organs. We are pleased with the successful outcome, and the patient's excellent recovery stands as a testament to the quality of care and expertise provided at AOI."
Reflecting on the technological advancements at AOI, Mahendra Reddy, Regional Chief Operating Officer (RCOO) of AOI, Vijayawada highlighted, "At AOI, we are dedicated to utilizing cutting-edge technology and innovative treatment options to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. The successful treatment of this patient with SBRT is a prime example of our unwavering dedication to advancing cancer care and ensuring that patients receive the most effective and tailored treatments available."
The patient, who successfully completed the SBRT treatment, is now on regular follow-up for the past six months and continues to experience a positive recovery trajectory. His case underscores the pivotal role played by AOI in harnessing advanced medical technologies to offer hope and healing to patients in challenging medical situations. American Oncology Institute (AOI), the best hospital for cancer in Vijayawada operates a full-fledged facility at NRI Hospital, Mangalagiri. American Oncology Institute has expanded its network of super-specialty cancer hospitals in India and South Asia. Regarded as the top hospital for cancer in Mangalagiri, AOI offers standardized cancer treatment protocols and pathways as followed in the leading Oncology centers in the US. Strategically located, the cancer hospital is conveniently accessible from Vijayawada, Guntur and Amaravati, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh.
