Cancer is a life-altering disease that can affect one in five Indians sometime during their lifetime. As per cancer registry data, in Kerala, there are 974 female cancer and 913 male cancer patients per million. In one year, roughly 35,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed. The disease not only causes great distress to the affected person but family and friends are also put through severe emotional and financial difficulties. However, thanks to scientific advancements and modern medical technologies. In recent years, it is possible to achieve more positive outcomes of cancer therapy. Using the latest technologies and medical advances, the Department of CMS Karkinos Cancer Services has been set up to extend comprehensive cancer care service that meets international standards. The CMS Karkinos Cancer Centre is led by a panel of expert oncologists, trained oncology nurses, and efficient laboratory staff who will oversee the progress of the patient’s health right from diagnosis to palliative care in a comprehensive manner.

The department’s motto is to deliver seamless patient experience and patient navigation expertise based on digitally-supported care pathways that offer services ranging from early detection, diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, and palliative care. Screening for cancers of the breast, cervix, oral, colorectal, prostate, and lung will be made available to the citizens of Thodupuzha, Kothamangalam, and the surrounding areas. The department’s state-of-the-art laboratory is sophisticatedly designed for accurate cancer diagnosis and in planning an effective treatment course.

As cancer is a tough journey for the patient as well as their loved ones, our department will be a partner during the trying times and help provide patients with informed, evidence-based, and personalized treatment plans and counseling services.