Paras Hospital HEC Launches PET-CT Scan Service for Cancer Patients

Jharkhand/Ranchi: Paras Hospital HEC has launched a state-of-the-art Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) scan facility. This modern technology plays a vital role in the accurate diagnosis of cancer, neurological, and cardiac diseases. With the addition of PET scans, patients will now receive comprehensive care, from diagnosis to treatment, through medical oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology, all under one roof. Paras Hospital HEC is the first hospital in Ranchi to offer comprehensive cancer treatment with multi-superspecialty facilities. Cancer patients will no longer have to travel to major cities for treatment.

Dr. Gunjesh, Dr. Nishant, and Dr. Neeru Jyotsna from the Oncology Department jointly stated that PET-CT scanning can detect abnormal cells within the body, the exact location of cancer, its spread, and the progress of treatment. This technology helps doctors identify the disease at an early stage and provide timely, better treatment to patients. Patients in Jharkhand and surrounding areas no longer have to rely on larger cities for advanced diagnostic facilities like PET-CT. The availability of this service at Paras Hospital will provide accurate diagnosis and better treatment to cancer patients and other serious illnesses.

Dr. Nitesh Kumar, Facility Director, Paras Hospital HEC, stated that Paras Hospital also treats beneficiaries of the State Employees Health Insurance Scheme and the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. Now, with advanced facilities like PET-CT scanning, these patients will receive more accurate and quality treatment.