In collaboration with the Indian government, King George's Medical University (KGMU) and the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) plan to launch a project to produce CAR-T cells, a type of cancer immunotherapy.

Patients in Uttar Pradesh will benefit from world-class cancer treatment as a result of this development. This information was shared by KGMU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Soniya Nityanand during a pediatric cancer awareness event at the national book festival in Balrampur Gardens, emphasizing that despite the rapid spread of childhood cancer, survival rates are high.

Prof. Nityanand highlighted the importance of early detection in blood cancer and lymphomas, stating that relapse can be treated with bone marrow transplants and immunotherapy.

She said, “KGMU and SGPGI already conduct bone marrow transplants and are in discussion with the GOI to domestically produce CAR-T cells, making targeted cancer treatment affordable for patients. Funds have already been approved. With this, world-class treatment will be available here.”

Dr Archana Kumar, special guest, talked about how nutrition and mental health play a crucial role in surviving cancer.

She shared her husband’s story, a brain cancer survivor who defeated cancer with mental strength and treatment. Despite the doctor’s initially bleak prediction of 12 to 14 months, her husband’s determination defied the odds and triumphed over cancer, thanks to his strong willpower.

Prof. Nityanand highlighted the importance of early detection in blood cancer and lymphomas, stating that relapse can be treated with bone marrow transplants and immunotherapy.

He drew upon his own mother’s experience to illustrate this point. ”Her prayer became her source of strength to overcome the illness,” he said.