AOI, Imphal treats advanced thyroid cancer cases
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, September 29 2024: American Oncology Institute (AOI) at Babina Specialty Hospital, Imphal has reportedly treated two patients with advanced thyroid cancer, marking a major achievement in combating a condition that has been rising rapidly, especially among East Asian populations and in Northeast India.

In a release, AOI Babina Specialty Hospital sales & marketing head Gopen Tongbram informed that thyroid cancer is the most common malignant tumour of the endocrine (hormone) system with approximately 5,70,000 cases reported annually worldwide.

Stating that the rising incidence is particularly notable among women in East Asia, where the rate has increased tenfold over the last two decades, the release pointed out that the NE region of India, which shares genetic and ethnic ties with Southeast Asia, has been increasingly affected by this trend.

According to the AOI, two patients facing aggressive forms of thyroid cancer have successfully achieved full recovery with the cutting-edge care provided at the institute.

A CT scan on a male patient aged 43 years, who had hoarseness and trouble swallowing, revealed multiple thyroid nodules with the largest measuring 4 cm, pressing against his windpipe and oesophagus.

The other, a 67-year old woman, had severe lower back pain for two years before being diagnosed with advanced follicular thyroid cancer.

An MRI showed bone lesions from cancer spread, and a PET-CT scan detected a thyroid nodule with affected neck lymph nodes.

Both underwent comprehensive thyroidectomy surgeries (removal of the thyroid gland) at AOI, followed by radioactive iodine therapy.

After six months, whole-body iodine scans confirmed that both patients had achieved a complete response, with no evidence of disease, elaborated the marketing head of the private hospital.

The release quoted AOI regional chief operating officer (RCOO) Dr Amit Dhawan as saying "Our multidisciplinary approach is what truly sets us apart.

These patients had aggressive and advanced-stage cancers, our surgical and nuclear medicine teams both achieved complete remission with combined efforts.

We are thrilled to have been able to deliver this level of care to the people of NE India.

With thyroid cancer cases rising at such a rapid rate, particularly in areas like NE India, our mission is to not only treat patients but also educate the public about the importance of early detection".

According to the release, AOI head & neck onco-surgery consultant Dr Dhaneshwor Naorem emphasised the Importance of early detection and comprehensive treatment in thyroid cancer management.

"Thyroid cancer, unlike many other forms of cancer, is often curable even at an advanced stage when managed properly.

Our ability to combine surgical expertise with radioactive iodine therapy plays a critical role in achieving successful outcomes," he said.

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