Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
The Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (BMCHRC) is a not-for-profit super specialty cancer hospital managed by the in K G Kothari Memorial Trust in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It was established to provide comprehensive cancer care to the patients at an affordable cost, irrespective of economic consideration. The hospital was commissioned in 1996 by Navrattan Kothari and became operational in 1997. BMCHRC is a National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) accredited institution following international protocol for cancer treatment. History. In the year 1992, the initiative of establishing a  dedicated cancer hospital in Rajasthan was put forward in an August gathering of enlightened citizens. The meeting that was held in the presence of Late Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, the then Chief Minister of Rajasthan & Late Vidya Vinod Kala. It concluded with approval on the proposal to establish a cancer hospital. The state government allotted 22166 sq. yd. of land for constructing the hospital. Started with hospital as existence in 1997 started as a 50-bed hospital and grown multi-fold to 200 beds. Specifically to patients fighting cancer. BMCHRC is among recognized private hospitals and diagnostic centres in India. Leadership . The hospital has been flourishing under the chairmanship of Shri Navrattan Kothari, who has devoted his life to the service of the poor. He is actively involved in upgrading the services of the hospital and ensuring free treatment to weaker sections of society. Smt. Anila Kothari and Shri. Vimal Chand Surana walked step by step with Shri. Navarattan Kothari to make this hospital technically strong and economically patient friendly. Services at BMCHRC. BMCHRC offers a number of services to fulfil its aims of providing comprehensive cancer care to the patients. The services offered at the institute include Surgical Oncology, Neuro  Onco Surgery, Ortho Oncology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, haematology-oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, and anesthesiology. In addition to the above, the hospital provides numerous clinical services to the patients coming from different walks of life. This includes palliative care, psycho-oncology, ostomy clinic, dietary services, physiotherapy, dental care, and preventive oncology. Major Achievements. In the year 2016, BMCHRC provided free blood cancer treatment to 38 children under its flagship welfare programme. The children were suffering from different conditions which included Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Low Risk (ALL), Hodgkin Lymphoma (HD) and Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia Low Risk (APML). The hospital  has conducted several surgeries and has been a pioneer in serve to society, especially in the state of Rajasthan. During the financial year 2014–2015, the hospital spent 6.46 crore for free treatment to people under the Below Poverty Line (BPL). In the year 2017, the BMCHRC team successfully performed a unique organ reconstruction surgery to remove oral cancer in a 42-year-old patient using innovative technology which brought the surgery time down to 5 hours from usual 8 to 10 hours. Awards and recognition. The institute has won many awards over the years in different categories by different organisations , bodies, and institutions. R&D and Technology. The BMCHRC uses state of the art technology and medical equipment, including various diagnostic, treatment, aftercare, and research facilities available at the hospital. Diagnosis forms a major part of the hospital's outpatient department, with the hospital providing the latest technology in Radio Diagnosis, Pathology, and Nuclear Medicine, in addition to blood transfusion and microbiology. Services provided by BMCHRC in diagnosis are the first of their kind in the state of Rajasthan such as Two Linear Accelerators (First in Rajasthan, with Rapid Arc, IGRT, IMRT and 3D CRT, SRS, SRT technology), PET CT 16  SLICE (First in Rajasthan), Radio Iodine Therapy (First & Only in Rajasthan reserved for Thyroid Cancer Patients, Samarium, Therapy & gamma camera). In addition to these, the hospital has 6 integrated modular operation theatres, complete with all latest modalities in cancer surgery like Laser Cancer Surgery and Micro Laryngeal Surgery. In addition to these, the hospital also has a special 14 bedded Surgical ICU, a 60 bedded daycare ward for chemotherapy patients, and a dedicated Pain And Palliative Care Department. BMCHRC is also well known for providing assistance and clinical trial grounds to researchers from around the globe. A testimony to this  is the treatment of bone cancer using hot dog technique, which is considered to be a boon for treating bone cancer in patients. Oncology efforts. BMCHRC has been actively involved in the efforts of identifying and treating cancer in the state of Rajasthan. In order to increase the spread of their outreach, BMCHRC has successfully implemented several great initiatives in rural and far reaches of the state. Associated facilities and programme. From 1999, the hospital has been organising regular preventive oncology camps in rural Rajasthan. A twofold approach of diagnosing and spreading awareness for cancer, the hospital has organised close  to 1200 camps in 20+ years, with almost 200,000 benefactors of the program. These camps are not limited to far-flung areas of Rajasthan, but also has begun to cover villages and sub-urban areas of nearby states. The organisation has teams of General Physician, Oncologist, Gynecologist, ENT Specialist, Radiographer, Paramedical & Nursing staff. In addition to this, BMCHRC has special Cancer Screening Mobile Van and Women Health Van. These vans are equipped with Mammography, X-ray Machine, Dark Room, Laboratory & Procedure Room, all used for cancer screening and early detection. Welfare initiatives. In addition to the camps, BMCHRC has  been running a number of different welfare initiatives to provide cancer treatment to underprivileged children, women, and families from weaker financial backgrounds since its inception. This includes donation programs towards cancer care, special kids cancer units, free medical and treatment services to children, and special programmes to cure thyroid cancer and stop recurrence of breast cancer in women. Through their not-for-profit efforts, BMCHRC provided free treatment of worth INR 2.4 Crores alone in the year 2016–2017. Services for international patients. BMCHRC offers range of services to international patients, which includes visa assistance, logistics of the stay, hospital arrangements , airport-shuttle, post-treatment tours. This effort is a step towards the fulfilment of the aim to provide comprehensive cancer care to all. School of nursing and other training. In the year 2005, BMCHRC started BMCHRC college of Nursing where more than 1000 students have received formal nursing education so far. BMCHRC also provides palliative care training to improve the standards of medical care in the country. To those interested in carving out a career in the field of palliative care, BMCHRC provides them with specialised courses that are conducted by The Indian Association of Palliative Care. Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer