Assam Signs ₹600 Crore Deal for India's First Proton Therapy Centre
The Government of Assam has signed a Rs 600 crore agreement with IBA Particle Therapy India to set up a Proton Beam Therapy Centre. The facility is described as the first of its kind in India and is meant to offer advanced cancer treatment. Once built, it would be a state-run option for patients seeking advanced radiation care.
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Proton beam therapy is a precise form of radiation that aims to damage less healthy tissue around a tumour. It is expensive and available in only a few centres in India, which is why state-run projects draw attention.
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