Jamshedpur, India – Tata Main Hospital (TMH) in Jamshedpur has significantly strengthened its integrated cancer care services, providing advanced multidisciplinary treatments to thousands of patients from Jharkhand and surrounding regions. The hospital's comprehensive approach combines medical, surgical, radiation, and pediatric oncology services, ensuring patients receive coordinated and specialized care. This enhanced facility manages a wide range of cancer cases, including complex and advanced conditions.
Comprehensive Cancer Care Model
TMH and its affiliated Meherbai Tata Memorial Hospital (MTMH) have steadily evolved their cancer care center over the years. This integrated model allows patients to receive diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care within one system, reducing the need for referrals outside the city. The oncology teams at the hospital manage a broad spectrum of cancer cases through detailed multidisciplinary planning and evidence-based treatment protocols.
The Department of Medical Oncology at Tata Main Hospital, established in 2018, has grown to become one of Eastern India's best-equipped medical oncology departments. It offers systemic chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. The hospital also provides specialized hematology oncology services for blood and bone marrow cancers, as well as pediatric oncology for younger patients.[avenuemail]
Surgical oncology teams perform intricate procedures for various cancers, including those affecting the head and neck, gastrointestinal system, gynecological organs, and urological system. These surgical interventions are supported by reconstructive and supportive care services, which help patients recover and improve their quality of life. Radiation oncology services further complete the continuum of care, delivering essential treatment across all age groups.[tatamainhospital+1]
Advanced Technology and Precision Oncology
The hospital has invested in state-of-the-art technology to offer cutting-edge cancer diagnostics and treatment. It installed Jharkhand's first Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography (PET-CT) machine, a crucial diagnostic tool. A PET-CT scan can detect changes in the body earlier than traditional MRI or CT scans and helps doctors determine if a specific treatment is effective for a patient.
TMH also uses a state-of-the-art True Beam Linear Accelerator for external beam radiation therapy, a precise method for treating cancer. Additionally, the facility offers brachytherapy equipment, which involves inserting radioactive implants directly into cancerous tissue for targeted treatment.[tatacancercarefoundation+2]
The hospital embraces precision oncology, which involves detailed molecular characterization of tumors to identify specific mutations or targets. Based on this information, doctors decide on targeted therapy and immunotherapy plans. TMH regularly performs molecular profiling tests for its patients, treating thousands of cases with effective combinations of targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy.[tatacancercarefoundation+1]
Patient-Centric Approach and Support
Tata Main Hospital's oncology unit emphasizes a patient-centric approach. All cancer patients are evaluated by an experienced oncology team. Their cases are then discussed in a multidisciplinary tumor board before treatment begins. This collaborative process ensures each patient receives the best possible and most personalized treatment plan.
Beyond medical treatments, the hospital offers comprehensive support services. It includes dedicated palliative care wards, focusing on relieving pain and other symptoms of serious illnesses like cancer. This specialized care aims to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.[tatamainhospital+1]
Meherbai Tata Memorial Hospital, a key part of the integrated cancer care system, also provides free cancer detection clinics on specific days each month and organizes free cancer detection camps for corporate groups. The hospital also facilitates financial support from non-governmental organizations and corporate entities, and offers residential facilities for patients' relatives, easing the burden on families during treatment.[tatacancercarefoundation+2]
Expanding Capacity and Regional Impact
The hospital's commitment to expanding cancer care is clear in its infrastructure upgrades. The bed capacity at MTMH increased by 80%, from 72 beds to 130 or 131 beds. This expansion also included a new outpatient department (OPD) and day care chemotherapy facilities, allowing for shorter hospital stays for patients undergoing long-term treatment.
The Meherbai Tata Memorial Hospital, managed by Tata Steel, has been serving cancer patients since 1975. It currently caters to 25,000 outpatient department (OPD) patients annually and manages 9,500 admissions, with 3,000 new patients each year. The number of patients seeking care has been increasing by 7% annually, highlighting the growing need for specialized cancer services in the region.[tatacancercarefoundation+3]
Tata Trusts partnered with Tata Steel to develop MTMH into a comprehensive cancer care center, demonstrating a long-standing vision to transform cancer care in India. This collaboration ensures that high-quality, affordable cancer treatment is accessible, especially to those in rural areas of Jharkhand and neighboring states. The hospital continues to be a vital referral center for cancer patients, contributing significantly to saving lives through its advanced and integrated services.[tatacancercarefoundation]
