Partnership to Strengthen Cancer Care in Mumbai
HCG Cancer Hospital, Colaba, and Asian Cancer Institute (ACI) – Cumballa Hill Hospital have announced a strategic collaboration to expand access to comprehensive and integrated cancer care across Mumbai and beyond.
The partnership will combine the institutions’ clinical expertise, technology, infrastructure and specialist capabilities to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary cancer treatment.
Focus on Integrated Care
The collaboration will cover advanced surgical, medical and radiation oncology, integrated diagnostics, precision medicine, tumour board-based decision-making, supportive care and survivorship services. It will also promote clinical quality, academic initiatives and knowledge sharing.
As per the press release, the partnership aims to simplify the cancer journey by improving coordination between specialists and creating seamless care pathways from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and survivorship.
Patient-Centred Cancer Treatment
Dr. B.S. Ajaikumar, Non-Executive Chairman, HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited, said:
“Through this partnership, we are aiming to simplify the cancer journey for patients by reducing fragmentation between different stages of treatment and ensuring greater coordination among specialists.”
Dr. Ramakant Deshpande, Executive Chairman, Asian Cancer Institute, said:
“This collaboration brings together complementary strengths to create a stronger, more integrated cancer-care platform in Mumbai.”
The institutions will further strengthen specialist networks, introduce advanced treatment capabilities and develop cancer-care programmes aligned with evolving patient needs.