The expert emphasizes the importance of oncology care close to home for patients

Adviser to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for Preventive, Curative and Affordable Oncology Care, Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori, on Thursday with the management of Lalitha PVS Institute of Medical Sciences in Guntur. with | Photo credit: VIJAYA KUMAR

Access to comprehensive oncology care close to home is a significant advantage for patients, said internationally recognized oncologist and Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori, who is also the Adviser to the Government of Andhra Pradesh on Preventive, Curative and Affordable Cancer Care. During his visit on Thursday, he was impressed with the infrastructure, patient-friendly facilities and medical services available at Lalitha PVS Institute of Medical Sciences in Guntur.

According to a press release here on Saturday, Dr. Nori noted that hospitals offering integrated cancer care can help patients access multiple diagnostic and treatment services under one roof, reducing the need for travel to distant metropolitan centers.

During his visit, he reviewed the oncology services at the hospital’s Aria Oncology Center, where the oncology team presented a multidisciplinary treatment model including cancer prevention, early detection, precision medicine, medical and surgical oncology, pathology, molecular diagnostics and advanced imaging.

He also visited the Lalitha Wellness Clinic to review the cancer screening programs for men and women and tour the radiology department, including 3.0 Tesla MRI and digital mammography equipment. Hospital officials briefed him on the proposed PET-CT and radiation oncology units.

Dr. Nori later interacted with oncologists and patients undergoing treatment in the chemotherapy day care unit. President of the hospital Dr. Welcoming the visiting specialist, PV Raghava Sarma said that the interaction will encourage the institution to further strengthen cancer care services in the region.

Published – 4 Jul 2026 23:31 IST