DSCI Launches Brachytherapy Services to Expand Advanced Cancer Radiation Treatment - Video

Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) has launched brachytherapy services, expanding its advanced cancer treatment facilities with the successful completion of its first procedure on July 9, followed by the formal rollout of the service on July 10. Brachytherapy is a specialised form of radiation therapy in which a radioactive source is placed inside or near the tumour, allowing high-dose radiation to target cancer cells while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissue. The treatment is particularly effective for cancers of the cervix, endometrium and certain other malignancies.

DSCI said the service will be provided by a multidisciplinary team of radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation technologists, anaesthesiologists and nursing staff to ensure safe and precise treatment. Institute officials described the launch as a major milestone that will enable patients to receive comprehensive cancer care under one roof without referrals to other centres. The Institute has also recently strengthened its healthcare infrastructure by starting Dental OPD services on June 23 and operationalising a second operation theatre on June 18, further improving access to specialised medical services for patients.