Chandigarh, Feb. 4 -- The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) has witnessed a significant rise in cancer patients seeking treatment in recent years. While numbers dipped during the Covid-19 pandemic, they have since rebounded, reaching near pre-pandemic levels.

In 2024, the department of radiotherapy and oncology at PGIMER treated 6,889 cancer patients. The highest number of patients post-COVID was recorded in 2023, with 7,882 cases. These figures represent only a portion of the total cancer patients treated at the institute, as they do not include those seen by other departments. The department's OPD sees approximately 300 patients daily, utilising advanced equipment for radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

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