Tuesday 27 February 2024

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre Unveils India's First Integrated Organ & Disease-Specific Programme for Management of Rectal Cancer


Sets the stage for rectal cancer management as country's only quaternary care center for rectal cancer

Chennai, 27th February 2024: Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC), recently launched the Apollo Rectal Cancer (ARC) Programme-- India's pioneering approach dedicated to rectal cancer management. With a focus on rectal preservation and powered by advanced technologies including chemoradiotherapy, proton therapy, and robotic surgery, the ARC programme aims to revolutionize the treatment of rectal cancer in the country. This unique initiative addresses the specialized needs of rectal cancer patients, providing comprehensive and multidisciplinary care to ensure the best possible outcomes.

The ARC programme center was inaugurated by Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Founder-Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise L (AHEL)td, in the presence of Mr. Harshad Reddy, Director - Group Oncology & International (AHEL). The programme will be led by Dr. Venkatesh Munikrishnan (Lead), Consultant Colorectal & Robotic Surgeon, Dr Senthil Ganapathi, Senior Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Dr Sudeepta Kumar Swain, Consultant, Surgical  Gastroenterology and  Dr Bala Murugan Srinivasan, Consultant- Surgical  Gastroenterology.

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