Pune (Maharashtra) [India] October 22: M | O | C Cancer Care & Research Centre proudly announces the opening of its newest facility in Swargate, Pune. This marks the third centre in Pune, following successful establishments in Shivaji Nagar and Pimpri Chinchwad. The new centre is part of a strategic effort to provide evidence-based, affordable cancer care closer to patients’ homes, addressing a critical need in the community.
Cancer cases in Maharashtra are on the rise, with projections indicating an 11% increase in new cases by 2025. The state reported around 121,000 new cancer cases in 2023, making it the second-highest in India for cancer incidence. Contributing factors include late detection, environmental influences, and lifestyle changes.
M | O | C is committed to expanding its community-based cancer care model across the nation. This approach not only alleviates pressure on larger hospitals but also enhances convenience and access for cancer patients, providing treatment options closer to their homes. By decentralizing cancer care, M | O | C aims to create a more patient-focused healthcare environment.
Dr. Ashwin Rajbhoj, a leading oncologist, emphasized the centre’s mission, “With every new cancer treatment centre that we are adding, we are responding to the obvious hindrances and catastrophes prevailing for cancer patients in India by offering the most advanced cancer treatment to patients, near their homes and at an affordable cost.”
Dr. Tushar Patil, a leading oncologist, highlighted the comprehensive services offered at the new centre, “M | O | C Swargate will not only offer treatment services like chemotherapy, advanced medicines like targeted therapy and immunotherapy, but will also provide molecular and precision oncology, and cellular therapy to make cancer treatment truly personalized. Home Care Services for cancer patients will also be a priority going forward.”
A spokesperson for M | O | C shared the organization’s long-term goals,“Our commitment is to expand our network of community cancer centres beyond Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, reaching northern India. We aim to touch and treat more cancer patients, ensuring better outcomes through our decentralized, state-of-the-art community daycare model.”
M | O | C’smodel bridges the gap between expensive tertiary care centres and overburdened government hospitals, offering proximity, convenience, and cost advantages while maintaining high-quality care. The Swargate centre exemplifies M | O | C’s dedication to transforming cancer care delivery in India, making it more accessible and focused on patients’ needs.