AIIMS Bhubaneswar oncology division OPD begins

To strengthen the chemotherapy needs of cancer patients in Odisha as well as in neighbouring States, the Medical Oncology division of Medical Oncology/Haematology Department, AIIMS Bhubaneswar started its own dedicated day care services and OPD on Monday.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar Director Prof Mukesh Tripathi inaugurated the facilities in the G block of the main building. On the occasion, Director Dr Tripathi reiterated the commitment of AIIMS Bhubaneswar to serve the cancer patients with more vigour and dedication. The day care and OPD services of Medical Oncology division at AIIMS will certainly help the cancer patients requiring chemotherapy, said Dr Tripathi.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar Medical Superintendent Dr Sachidananda Mohanty gracing the occasion congratulated the faculties and encouraged them. Among others HOD Medical Oncology/Haematology Department Dr Prabodh Das, JMS Dr JS Pillai, Associate Professor Dr Sourav Kumar Mishra and Assistant Professor Dr Ilavarasi Vanidassane of Medical Oncology Division were also present.

The Medical oncology division at AIIMS is the first dedicated medical oncology unit in the government sector in Odisha after the AHRCC at Cuttack. The department will do OPDs on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the day care services will run on all week days. Daily Pioneer