Ex-military man regains confidence and leads successful life after battling cancer
Calicut, Jul 21, 2023: A Calicut based 65-year-old male diagnosed with advanced carcinoma hypopharynx, that forms in tissues of pharynx above the esophagus (the food pipe) was successfully treated at American Oncology Institute (AOI), Calicut. As the case was critical, it was immediately presented at the Multidisciplinary Tumour Board to review, discuss and devise out the treatment options.
Raghavan (name changed), an ex-military officer with an history of excessive smoking and hailing from Calicut, was referred to Dr Midhun Murali, MD, Radiation Oncology, AOI, Calicut with a complaint of difficulty in swallowing food and weight loss of 2 months duration. After a thorough evaluation and investigation, the patient was diagnosed with carcinoma hypopharynx stage IVA.
Elaborating on the procedure, Dr Midhun Murali, MD, Radiation Oncology, AOI said, “The patient received external beam radiotherapy with an advanced technique called Rapid Arc to the hypopharynx and neck along with chemotherapy for six cycles. He had a complete clinical and radiological response on response evaluation and is on follow-up since. Hypopharyngeal and other cancers in the head and neck region are common in our country due to the increased use of tobacco either as smoking or chewing. Cancers in this part of the body can be very deadly because they affect the ability of patients to eat properly, so patient loses a lot of weight and deteriorates rapidly. Such cancers can be treated with excellent results if these are diagnosed at an early stage.”
Dr Midhun urges to, “quit smoking or any other form of tobacco use as it is the single-most important risk factor for such cancers. AOI is backed by the latest technology, centralized radiation treatment planning, and international standard cancer treatment protocols to ensure a holistic precision cancer care approach for the patients’ well-being.”
The patient was extremely anxious at the time of his diagnosis as the treatment was extremely difficult for his body and mind, but he eventually accepted it with a positive attitude. Post treatment, he regained confidence and went back to his previous day to day activities.
Mr Faisal Siddiqui, Chief Operating Officer – Processes, CTSI, South Asia, said, "At AOI, we discuss patient care at local and international tumour boards on a weekly basis to ensure that best-in-class treatment protocols are followed in each case. Phenomenal advances in diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities have made organ conservation possible in sphincter preservation in rectal cancers and many more. American Oncology Institute (AOI) is committed to offering best-in-class clinical expertise, technological superiority, and passionate care for our patients in South Asia.”
AOI, the top hospital for cancer in Calicut has launched its operations for oncology services at Baby Memorial Hospital. Centrally located, the cancer hospital aims to improve the quality of life of the patients through the provision of comprehensive diagnosis and cancer treatments that include Radiation, Medical, and Nuclear Medicine for people across all age groups and genders. Unlike other units, AOI at Baby Memorial Hospital is the center of excellence for Nuclear Medicine providing advanced imaging techniques such as PET CT and hybrid SPECT-CT in Calicut. The cancer center in Calicut is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Regarded as the top centre for cancer treatment in Calicut, the hospital delivers the unmatched cancer care and personalized treatment to its cancer patients dealing with various types of cancers.
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