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OVERVIEW anaesthesia critical care, pain-palliative, and diagnostic oncology The commitment to excellence at SVICCAR extends beyond
departments. This holistic approach ensures the delivery of a clinical services to encompass continuous professional
complete spectrum of cancer care services to the entire development and employee well-being. Ongoing training
The cancer burden in Andhra Pradesh (AP) is escalating. In 2019, cancer caused 9.6% of total deaths (38,646) and accounted for 5.6% of population of the region. programmes for both clinical and non-clinical sta include
disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), ranking third after cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases. The state recorded 1.3 lakhs orientation and training at reputed institutes. The hospital has
cancer survivors in 2021-22, yet the cancer screening rate remains below five percent. The facility started services in January 2020 with a provisional established Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with local
daycare setup, featuring 10 beds and planned chemotherapy nursing colleges, facilitating training for nursing students at the
In the Rayalaseema region of AP, although cancer treatment centres exist, there is a lack of awareness and an insu cient number of cancer sessions. By the end of the first year, the facility conducted an hospital to enhance their knowledge in oncology nursing.
care service-providing facilities, which is driving patients to seek treatment in cities like Chennai and Bangalore. However, such city-based average of 90 sessions per month. To ensure comprehensive
treatments often impose a considerable financial burden. To address this, there is a critical need for sustained e orts in building cancer care while the main hospital was under construction, To ensure comprehensive care, all patient cases undergo
infrastructure to support cancer prevention, treatment and care services to alleviate the growing cancer-related challenges in the state. patients were referred for radiation and surgery to a nearby discussion in a multi-disciplinary tumour board. Additionally,
cancer centre. virtual tumour boards, in collaboration with the National Cancer
Grid (NCG) and Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, are conducted
THE ANDHRA MODEL
In January 2020, a structured outreach screening and cancer to address complex scenarios and devise optimal treatment
As part of TCCF's Distributed Cancer Care Model, a Level 2 awareness programme was also initiated, covering the surrounding solutions. Positioned as an a ordable institution providing
centre, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Cancer Care and areas to emphasise cancer prevention, early detection, and high-quality, evidence-based cancer care, SVICCAR has earned
Advanced Research (SVICCAR) has been successfully community screening e orts. treatment under the Government of Andhra Pradesh sponsored recognition as a reputable cancer institute in the Rayalaseema
commissioned in Tirupati. This centre, has been established The main hospital building, designed with a Ground + 2 floors health scheme. Post-empanelment, most patients treated at region of Andhra Pradesh.
in collaboration with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams configuration and equipped with world-class facilities, was SVICCAR have availed of cancer treatment under the
(TTD), which has leased 25 acres of land to Tata Trusts for inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on Aarogyasri scheme providing them relief from incurring
this significant initiative. treatment expenditure.
May 5, 2022 and the outpatient services: chemotherapy,
SVICCAR o ers comprehensive oncology services with radiation, diagnostic radiology, and laboratory were initiated. To support patients during their cancer treatment, the hospital
fully functional medical, radiation, and surgical oncology Surgery and in Patient services commenced in September 2022, o ers a free Dharamshala facility (courtesy of donor DIAV) and a
departments. Additionally, it houses allied branches such as were followed by the initiation of palliative clinic services in shuttle bus service. The Dharamshala experiences full occupancy,
October 2022. In November 2022, SVICCAR was empanelled in primarily serving patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment.
the Aarogyasri scheme under the State Government, enabling These comprehensive initiatives reflect SVICCAR's dedication to
eligible individuals with limited annual income to avail cancer holistic cancer care and employee well-being.
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