First anniversary of cancer institute tomorrow

By Our Staff Reporter

HYDERABAD, JUNE 19. The Indo-American Cancer Institute and Research Centre (IACIRC) here will be celebrating its first anniversary on June 22.

Inaugurated last year by the Prime Minister, Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the institute runs on the principle of `no profit no loss'. It has treated 6,000 patients, performed 600 surgeries and 650 radiation therapies in the last one year.

Promoted by the Smt. Nandamuri Basava Taraka Rama Rao Memorial Cancer Foundation and the American Telugu Women's Organisation (ATWO), the institute has been promoting awareness about the disease in rural areas and urban slums.

The Institute had plans to further equip itself with modern technologies of detection and cure, Dr. Kodela Siva Prasada Rao, Managing Trustee, said at a press conference here on Tuesday.

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