KARACHI: Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation SIUT has made another breakthrough for the treatment of cancer patients by introducing a state-of-the-art diagnosis technology known as PET/CT in the interior of Sindh province.
The technology is known for having a significant impact on the treatment of cancer, as it enables physicians to obtain more accurate pictures and helps them in carrying out and monitoring the ailment in a more effective manner.
SIUT sources said that the doctors engaged with the introduction of the new technology are in a better position to visualize the metabolic activity in the human body, which helps them in checking any adverse growth.
The installation of PET/CT is another testament to the SIUT towards its commitment to bring modern medical technologies and expertise to the region, particularly far-flung areas.
Experts opined that the facility will go a long way for the population of interior Sindh, where the population who have fallen victim to cancer often have to travel long distances to avail the facility.
The new facility’s availability at their doorstep has opened new vistas of comfort and removed economic burden, as all the treatment provided in SIUT is free of cost.
The destination of the revolutionary facility is Sukkur, where SIU,T, since its inception, is running a comprehensive network of medical care in a wide-ranging field, including urology, nephrology, and oncology.
A press release of the Institute released today said the facility, which offers a wide range of services, is equipped with modern technology, a team of well-trained staff, and experienced medical manpower.
The project started in 2017 and was completed at a cost of approximately 1.5 billion rupees. The release aid the introduction of PET/CT is also aimed towards empowering the population to avail the facilities of cancer care, besides empowering the patients to receive timely and effective treatment.
The release further said the introduction of PET/CT in Sukkur is poised to revolutionize the care of cancer in the region, besides empowering them to take timely and early access of treatment.
