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A state-of-the-art Oncology facility offering ultra-modern, multi-modality diagnostic and therapeutic facilities.

The Hospital has effectively introduced modern, comprehensive and high-quality medical care and brought it within the reach of underserved regions of India. Initially introduced to cater to the people of the region of Chhattisgarh, it has gained tremendous popularity among the people of India due to its affordable & quality cancer care.

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The Vedanta Group, with its considerable SR footprint, has always closely aligned all its CSR activities with national priorities. In the space of healthcare, Balco Medical Centre was established to contribute toward the prevention, control and eradication of cancer among every strata of society. The hospital is committed to being at the forefront of the fight against cancer, one of mankind's most dangerous diseases, and serving patients with utmost care and compassion.

A Caring Hospital

" I came to Balco Medical Centre and I was treated under Dr. Deba Dulal who treated me for Breast cancer. After my radiation and chemo, today I am completely fine and I thank Balco Medical Centre for taking care of me so well. Here all the patients are well-taken care and there is a lot of positivity in the hospital that cures the patients. All the doctors and staff are very friendly and cooperative. "

Mrs. Uma Gupta

" I am very much satisfied with their work, attitude, behaviour, and knowledge regarding their work and profession. Very well they provide all service and helpful for patient care, follow proper protocols for everything. All the best to all of them. God bless them all. "

Dr. Neetiraj Singh

" Thank you and salute doctors and team for all the sacrifices, hard work and compassion you’ve shown during these tough times of my life. "

Ms. Durga Verma,

" बालको मेडिकल सेंटर से हमें बहुत संतुष्टि है, मुझे विगत एक साल से कैंसर की बीमारी है। और मेरा इलाज बालको मेडिकल सेंटर में हुआ जिससे मैं राहत महसूस कर रहा हूँ। यहां के डॉक्टर बहुत ही अनुभवी हैं, जिन्होंने हमें एक दिशा प्रदान की। मैं डॉ जयेश शर्मा, डॉ देबा और डॉ गौरव को धन्यवाद देता हूँ जिनकी पूरी टीम और नर्सिंग स्टाफ की मदद से ऐसा हो पाया। "

निखिलेश शर्मा

Equipped with an ultra-modern diagnostic centre and best-in-class clinical laboratories, BALCO Medical Centre has rapidly built a reputation for itself as a leading cancer hospital in India that has made superior treatment and care accessible under one roof.

Accreditations

Bmc is the only centre in cg awarded five star rating by fssai., hospital and the only cancer hospital to have received this coveted full level nabh accreditation in chhattisgarh (cg), nabl accredited lab in cg for molecular testing using rt-pcr, bagged 1st prize from mofhw for implementing best practices under ab pm-jay amongst all hospitals in india., only hospital gold rated green hospital of chhattisgarh recognised by the indian green building council (igbc)., award by cii for its ongoing voluntary efforts during covid 19. the only hospital in chhattisgarh to receive this recognition., medical services.

With five, fully equipped operation theatres and attendant ICU facilities, the surgical teams of BMC can perform complex and precise surgeries. It has so far conducted a number of challenging procedures for the first time in Chhattisgarh like Cytoreductive surgery along with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), Leukapheresis , Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), Percutaneous vertebroplasty, Lutetium therapy for prostate cancer & neuroendocrine tumours and 3D printing for head & neck cancer surgeries. BMC has also become the first hospital in the state to conduct Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant.

COVID 19 Response

Fortifying and increasing its scope of services during the pandemic, Balco Medical Centre has been at the forefront of the battle to combat COVID 19 and has many firsts to its credit in the state of Chhattisgarh. BMC was the first private hospital in the state to use the RT-PCR TrueNat platform to test the COVID 19 virus, extract convalescent plasma for transfusion to COVID patients, and provide treatment to COVID patients.

In May 2021, Vedanta & BALCO set up a 100-bed state-of-the-art BALCO Cares Field Hospital for COVID patients within the premises of Balco Medical Centre. The air-conditioned field hospital has 90 beds equipped with oxygen support and 10 beds with ventilator support, managed by a team of doctors, specialists, and medical & paramedic staff of Balco Medical Centre.

Partnerships

To provide superior services to its patients, BMC has entered into arrangements with like-minded philanthropic organizations.

National Health Mission (Chhattisgarh Government)

BMC signed MoU with National Health Mission (Chhattisgarh Government), to conduct cancer screening camps across the state.

Cuddles Foundation

For Nutritional Support to paediatric cancer patients.

You We Can (Yuvraj Singh's Foundation)

For financial support for needy paediatric cancer patient.

Kothari Family

To run "Sukh Sarai", a home away from home, to provide comfortable accommodation and food services to poor patients and their relatives at an extremely competitive rate.

Milaap & Ketto

To raise funds for poor patient's treatment.

Indian Cancer Society

BMC has signed an MoU with ICS for the treatment of needy cancer patients.

The work of BMC was recognised and awarded by prestigious platforms

• BMC was the only private hospital to be awarded for "Exemplary performance under Ayushman Bharat" on 26th January 2021
• BMC was felicitated by Hon'ble CM Shri Bhupesh Baghel on 25th January 2020 during Chhattisgarh Government's "Bastar ka Vikas" programme held at Jagdalpur
• In December 2019, BMC was awarded by CM Kamal Nath as "Leading Cancer Hospital of Central India" in the Biz NEXT programme at Bhopal hosted by News 18 Network
• During CII's Energy Efficiency Conclave & Exposition, on 19th December 2019, BMC was awarded for "Outstanding Contribution in Energy Efficiency"
• BMC was awarded a bronze in IHW Healthcare awards for creating awareness through social media
• On 23 December 2021, BMC was conferred with "CG Ratna award" by Hon. CM of Chhattisgarh, Shri Bhupesh Baghel ji, organised by Dainik Bhaskar.

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First Indian co-researchers team to receive $25 Million Cancer Grand Challenges award

New Delhi:  Vedanta’s BALCO Medical Centre (BMC), an emerging leader in India’s oncology space, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian co-researchers in a team to receive the prestigious Cancer Grand Challenges Award.

This recognition, with a substantial $25 million grant for cancer research, underscores bmc’s position as a pioneering institution in india’s oncology landscape., the recipient team prospect, comprising of clinicians, advocates, and scientists from balco medical centre and other esteemed institutions around the world, will be addressing the critical issue of early-onset cancers challenge., jyoti agarwal, chairperson, vedanta medical research foundation, expressed her gratitude, stating, “we are honoured to have been chosen for this prestigious award, which significantly advances the battle against cancer. over the past six years, at bmc, our leaders, employees, and stakeholders have worked tirelessly to ensure that we have access to the best technologies, and that our patients and communities feel safe and confident. with this support from cancer grand challenges, our efforts are not only continued but also strengthened. with collaborative efforts, i am confident that we can positively contribute to the overall healthcare landscape.”, team prospect is one of five global teams being funded this year by cancer grand challenges, which was founded in 2020 by cancer research uk and the national cancer institute us, to invite diverse world-class research teams to come together, think differently and take on some of cancer’s toughest challenges. the teams will be funded by cancer research uk, the national cancer institute, the bowelbabe fund for cancer research uk and institute national du cancer through cancer grand challenges with a total investment of $125m to tackle some of the toughest challenges in cancer research., “together with our network of visionary partners and research leaders, cancer grand challenges unites the world’s brightest minds across boundaries and disciplines and aims to overcome cancer’s toughest problems,” said dr. david scott, director of cancer grand challenges. “with this investment, our largest to date, we continue to grow our global research community, and fund new teams that have the potential to surface discoveries that could positively impact cancer outcomes.”, vedanta’s balco medical centre, a state-of-the-art tertiary care oncology facility in central india, has been at the forefront of cancer care, providing multidisciplinary treatment and support. the institution is recognized as a referral centre for advanced radiation therapy, brachytherapy, nuclear medicine, surgeries, chemotherapy, and many more. since inception in march 2018, bmc has treated more than 37,000 patients. additionally,, the institution has received many certifications and accreditations including leed certification, nabh, fssai, nabl, nursing excellence, caho certifications. this significant grant underscores bmc’s commitment to pioneering research and delivering innovative solutions to address critical healthcare challenges in india., dr. bhawna sirohi, medical director at vedanta medical research foundation (balco medical centre) and the lead principal investigator for prospect-india study, says “the worrisome increase in colorectal cancers stresses the importance of early detection and lifestyle choices for prevention. there’s a dire need for cancer screening in high-risk areas to facilitate early diagnosis and prompt treatment, especially with the shifting demographics towards a younger population. this grant will speed up global cancer research, focusing on understanding the reasons behind the rise in early-onset colorectal cancer and strategies for prevention”., early-onset colorectal cancer (eocrc) is an important emerging global problem among individuals younger than 50 years. team prospect aims to address this by understanding the pathways, risk factors and molecules involved in its development. the team’s vision is to understand and ultimately try to reverse the network of causal factors throughout the life course that disrupts normal biological processes to promote eocrc. the team will employ a disruptive, 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Vedanta's BALCO Medical Centre Receives $25 Million Cancer Grand Challenges Award

L-R: Dr Bhawna Sirohi (Medical Director at Vedanta Medical Research Foundation (BALCO Medical Centre) and the lead principal investigator for PROSPECT-India study) , Professor Andrew Chan (Co-team Lead, Daniel K. Podolsky Professor of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital), Dr Yin Cao (Co-team Lead, Associate Professor of Surgery & Medicine. Washington University in St. Louis)

New Delhi, March 07, 2024 : Emerging oncology leader, Vedanta’s BALCO Medical Centre (BMC), became the first Indian institution to have co-researchers in a winning team of the prestigious Cancer Grand Challenges Award . This recognition comes with a substantial grant of $25 million for cancer research. The recipient team PROSPECT, comprising of clinicians, advocates, and scientists from BALCO Medical Centre and other esteemed institutions around the world, will be addressing the critical issue of early-onset cancers challenge.

Team PROSPECT is one of five global teams being funded this year by Cancer Grand Challenges, which was founded in 2020 by Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute US, to invite diverse world-class research teams to come together, think differently and take on some of cancer’s toughest challenges. The teams will be funded by Cancer Research UK, the National Cancer Institute, the Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK and Institute National Du Cancer through Cancer Grand Challenges with a total investment of $125m.

Ms. Jyoti Agarwal, Chairperson, Vedanta Medical Research Foundation, expressed her gratitude, stating, “ We are honoured to have been chosen for this prestigious award, which significantly advances the battle against cancer. Over the past six years, at BMC, our leaders, employees, and stakeholders have worked tirelessly to ensure that we have access to the best technologies, and that our patients and communities feel safe and confident. With this support from Cancer Grand Challenges, our efforts are not only continued but also strengthened.”

“ Together with our network of visionary partners and research leaders, Cancer Grand Challenges unites the world's brightest minds across boundaries and disciplines and aims to overcome cancer’s toughest problems ,” said Dr. David Scott, Director of Cancer Grand Challenges . “ With this investment, our largest to date, we continue to grow our global research community, and fund new teams that have the potential to surface discoveries that could positively impact cancer outcomes .”

Discussing the growing concerns around early onset cancers, Dr. Bhawna Sirohi, Medical Director at Vedanta Medical Research Foundation (BALCO Medical Centre) and the lead principal investigator for PROSPECT-India study, says “ The worrisome increase in colorectal cancers stresses the importance of early detection and lifestyle choices for prevention. There’s a dire need for cancer screening in high-risk areas to facilitate early diagnosis and prompt treatment, especially with the shifting demographics towards a younger population. This grant will speed up global cancer research, focusing on understanding the reasons behind the rise in early-onset colorectal cancer and strategies for prevention".

Early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) is an important emerging global problem among individuals younger than 50 years. Team PROSPECT aims to address this by understanding the pathways, risk factors and molecules involved in its development. The team’s vision is to understand and ultimately try to reverse the network of causal factors throughout the life course that disrupts normal biological processes to promote EOCRC. The team will employ a disruptive, transdisciplinary approach spanning cells, individuals and populations to uncover the mechanisms linking lifetime exposures to early-onset colorectal cancer, and test new strategies to combat this cancer type.

Currently, Cancer Grand Challenges brings together 1,200 researchers and 16 teams from across the world to take on 13 challenges.

Vedanta’s BALCO Medical Centre, a state-of-the-art tertiary care Oncology facility in Central India, has been at the forefront of cancer care, providing multidisciplinary treatment and support. The institution is recognized as a referral centre for advanced radiation therapy, brachytherapy, nuclear medicine, surgeries, chemotherapy, and many more. Since inception in March 2018, BMC has treated more than 37,000 patients.

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Vedanta's BALCO Medical Centre receives Cancer Grand Challenges Award of $25 M

07 March 2024 | News

Cancer Grand Challenges brings together 1,200 researchers and 16 teams from across the world to take on 13 challenges

Raipur-based Vedanta’s BALCO Medical Centre (BMC), an emerging leader in India’s oncology space, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian co-researchers in a team to receive the prestigious Cancer Grand Challenges Award. This recognition, with a substantial $25 million grant for cancer research, underscores BMC’s position as a pioneering institution in India’s oncology landscape. The recipient team PROSPECT, comprising of clinicians, advocates, and scientists from BALCO Medical Centre and other esteemed institutions around the world, will be addressing the critical issue of early-onset cancers challenge.

Team PROSPECT is one of five global teams being funded this year by Cancer Grand Challenges, which was founded in 2020 by Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute US, to invite diverse world-class research teams to come together, think differently and take on some of cancer’s toughest challenges. The teams will be funded by Cancer Research UK, the National Cancer Institute, the Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK and Institute National Du Cancer through Cancer Grand Challenges with a total investment of $125 million to tackle some of the toughest challenges in cancer research.

Dr Bhawna Sirohi, Medical Director at Vedanta Medical Research Foundation (BALCO Medical Centre) and the lead principal investigator for PROSPECT-India study, says “The worrisome increase in colorectal cancers stresses the importance of early detection and lifestyle choices for prevention. There’s a dire need for cancer screening in high-risk areas to facilitate early diagnosis and prompt treatment, especially with the shifting demographics towards a younger population. This grant will speed up global cancer research, focusing on understanding the reasons behind the rise in early-onset colorectal cancer and strategies for prevention".

Image caption- Dr Bhawna Sirohi (Medical Director at Vedanta Medical Research Foundation (BALCO Medical Centre) and the lead principal investigator for PROSPECT-India study); Professor Andrew Chan (Co-team Lead, Daniel K. Podolsky Professor of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital); Dr Yin Cao (Co-team Lead, Associate Professor of Surgery & Medicine. Washington University in St. Louis)

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Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, and Vedanta BALCO Medical Centre, Raipur, sign MoU

• Aims for driving excellence in cancer care through knowledge exchange and enhancement of skills, capabilities and core practices

Mumbai; 17 th September 2022: The Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai, and Vedanta Medical Research Foundation’s flagship initiative, BALCO Medical Centre (BMC), Raipur, Chhattisgarh, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today to drive excellence in cancer care in the country. The MoU was signed between Dr. R. A. Badwe, Director of Tata Memorial Centre, and Dr. Bhawna Sirohi, Medical Director of BALCO Medical Centre, at Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, in the presence of Mrs. Jyoti Agarwal, Chairperson of BALCO Medical Centre. Mrs. Jyoti Agarwal was also the Chief Guest of the event.

As per the MoU, the BALCO Medical Centre and Tata Memorial Centre will join forces for exchange of knowledge, and enhancement of skills, capabilities and core practices. BMC will leverage TMC’s expertise and decades of experience in cancer treatment for developing best-in-class technical and medical guidelines. With this association, TMC will also empanel BMC as a referral centre for patients from Chhattisgarh, and neighbouring states. Both cancer hospitals have mutually agreed to:

• Share best practices and evolving knowledge on cancer treatment
• BMC will take part in the National Cancer Grid Virtual Tumour Boards to drive excellence in patient care
• Mutually conduct and participate in continuing medical education (CME) sessions at both the locations
• Conduct joint research or multi-centric trials

Elated with the association, Mrs. Jyoti Agarwal, Chairperson of BALCO Medical Centre , said, “This is a significant moment in the history of cancer care in India, when Tata Memorial Centre and BALCO Medical Centre are coming together to partake in knowledge sharing and jointly bring about a transformation in cancer care with values of compassion, care and cure. When we started the BALCO Medical Centre 4 years ago, we set ourselves on a relentless mission of providing world-class and affordable cancer care to all by becoming the go-to cancer care provider in Central India. Now, with this MoU, I look forward to the next phase of our growth, wherein, together, we will learn more and find new ways to serve communities better.”

Medical Director of the BALCO Medical Centre, Dr Bhawna Sirohi, said , “We, at BALCO Medical Centre, have a combination of some of the best talent and technology to become a cancer care leader in the country. BMC has made available holistic and world-class cancer treatment to central India under one roof. Now, it is time to spread our wings farther by collaborating with TMC for mutual learning and knowledge, including  staff training, educational sessions, institutional fellowships, cross-referrals of patients and joint research, which will shape the future of cancer care in India.”

Dr. Sirohi, who is the torchbearer of this association from BMC, is also the Founder-President of New India Cancer Charity Initiative, which has led clinical screening for breast, cervical and head & neck cancer in rural India. She is presently on the management committee of ‘CanSupport’ and is a patron for ‘Voice of Tobacco Victims’. She brings with her decades of expertise in the National Health Service in UK, TMC and various corporate cancer centres in India. She is actively involved with the National Cancer Grid, Indian Council of Medical Research, for guideline development and quality improvement initiatives.

Speaking about the association with BALCO Medical Centre, Dr. R. A. Badwe, Director of Tata Memorial Centre, said , “Tata Medical Centre has a track record of driving excellence in cancer care globally and aims to empower as many centres in India to drive the same vision of excellence in service, research and education. I have been closely associated with Balco Medical Centre and have seen their zeal to give high-quality and evidence-based cancer treatment to all patients who come to seek treatment. This association will help us to collaborate with the experts from BMC for mutual exchange of knowledge and conduct cancer research jointly. Interactions such as these will also allow assessment of viability of any new idea amongst experts in both the organizations”

Tata Memorial Centre is amongst the oldest and largest cancer centres in the world, with over 75 years of exceptional patient care, high-quality training and innovative cancer research.

Looking at the rising incidence of cancer as a health threat and lack of quality cancer care centres in tier 2 and 3 cities, Vedanta established BALCO Medical Centre at Raipur to provide affordable comprehensive cancer care to all the sections of the society. Since its inception in March 2018, the BALCO Medical Centre, a comprehensive cancer care hospital, has been garnering trust for its compassionate and quality cancer care.  It is one of the most preferred facilities in the region for advanced radiation therapy, brachytherapy, nuclear medicine, surgeries, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, blood-related disorders, bone marrow transplant, plastic and reconstructive surgery, pain & palliative care.

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About Vedanta Limited:

Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil & Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa and Namibia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environment. Vedanta has put in place a comprehensive framework to be the ESG leader in the natural resources sector. Vedanta is committed to reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2050 or sooner and has pledged $5 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate the transition to net zero operations. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. The company’s flagship social impact program, Nand Ghars, have been set up as model anganwadis focused on eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with skill development. Under the aegis of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the umbrella entity for Vedanta’s social initiatives, the Vedanta group has pledged Rs 5000 crore over the next five years on social impact programmes with a thrust on nutrition, women & child development, healthcare, animal welfare, and grass-root level sports. Vedanta and the group companies have been featured in Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and was conferred Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2020, Golden Peacock Award for excellence in Corporate Governance 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work 2022. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.

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Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 1st in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.

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Breast cancer prevention: act early, by team vedanta.

Every year, October is marked as the Breast Cancer Awareness month, a yearly campaign that educates and spreads awareness about breast cancer. World over, including India, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. With early detection breast cancer is curable. However, not everyone is aware of the risk factors, signs, symptoms, treatment, and the ways to prevent or lower the risk of breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of cells lining the ducts and lobule. It can appear on any part of the breast and then spread to different parts of the body, if left untreated. While breast cancer can occur at any age after puberty, it is more common among women who are over 40 years of age. The ICMR-NCDIR National Registry Programme 2020 has observed a significant increase in the incident rates of breast cancer among women, in India. According to the Registry, breast cancer is estimated to contribute about 14.8% of the total cancer burden.

• Painless lump : Lump on the breast or underarms: This will be mostly painless, however, it is one of the major symptoms that require your immediate attention.
• Change in contour or symmetry : Inconsistent size of the breast or change in shape: If you notice any change in the size or shape of either of the breasts, it is a sign you mustn’t ignore.
• Skin changes : Peau d'orange or orange peel appearance, redness or rashes on the breast: This could also be a skin problem, nonetheless it is also one of the symptoms of breast cancer and should be examined by your doctor.
• Nipple Retraction or bloody discharge from nipple : If you suffer from any form of discharge from your breasts, particularly, blood, immediately consult your doctor.

Risk Factors and Ways to Prevent Cancer: As women grow older, the risk of suffering from breast cancer also increases. The chances are higher if a blood relative has breast or ovarian cancer. Thus, it is always better to visit a doctor if you notice the slightest signs and symptoms to avoid greater risks. In fact, experts recommend treatment at the early stage for a more effective result. Besides, women who are forty years or above are advised to get their mammography done yearly for screening.

What are the ways in which we can prevent or lower the risk of breast cancer? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), between 30 and 50% of cancer cases are preventable, which is the most cost-effective long-term strategy to fight against cancer.

Here are some key recommendations from WHO to prevent or reduce premature mortality through cancer and the main risk factors:

• Tobacco/alcohol Consumption : This is one of the major causes of cancer and a big risk factor that should be avoided to prevent higher chances of mortality.
• Diet : Fried food and packaged should be avoided
• Physical Inactivity : Lack of physical inactivity is one of the reasons for obesity, which is again a leading cause of cancer. Begin regular physical activities like walking, running, and exercises and maintain proper body weight to reduce your chances of getting cancer.
• Breastfeeding : Adequate breast feeding should be encouraged in all the females
• Use of Hormonal therapies : This is one of the risk factors for breast cancer. The use should be minimised.
• Radiation exposure : Avoid unnecessary and excessive exposure to radiation, particularly UV radiation to reduce the risk of any form of cancer.

Our Many Initiatives Although cancer is one of India's most prevalent and severe diseases, often leading to death, there are dearth of good hospitals and quality care, particularly in India’s smaller cities and rural areas. To combat the significant rise in cancer cases across India, its seriousness, and poor-quality care and treatment, Vedanta established BALCO Medical Centre, in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The aim is to provide quality care, and world-class treatment at an affordable rate for every sector and section of society. BALCO Medical Centre is a 170-bed state-of-the-art tertiary care Oncology facility, the first flagship initiative of Vedanta Medical Research Foundation (VMRF). Through this initiative, Vedanta is not only meeting the needs of cancer patients but transforming their lives and changing the landscape of healthcare.

In 2021-22, BALCO Medical Centre performed several complex clinical procedures, one of them being Lateral intercostal perforator artery flap, Inferior epigastric artery (DIEP) flap for microvascular reconstruction for breast cancer. This was a first in Chhattisgarh. Moreover, the medical centre is also renowned for its advanced treatment of bone and lung cancer and is the first hospital in the State to perform Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant.

As India was grappling with COVID, Vedanta established a 100-bedded BALCO Care Field Hospital, with advanced facilities, for covid patients, within the BALCO Medical Centre premises. With their team of doctors, nurses, specialists and paramedic experts, BALCO Medical Centre helped the Country combat this deadly wave.

In the year 2021, BALCO Medical Centre was conferred with CG Ratna 2021 award. The Medical Centre treats lakhs of patients from across the Country.

On September 17, 2022, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai and Vedanta Medical Research Foundation’s BALCO Medical Centre, Raipur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive excellence in cancer care in India. Together, the two hospitals aim to develop best-in-class technical and medical guidelines, provide excellence in patient care, conduct joint research or multi-centric trials, exchange ideas, and share practices and knowledge on cancer treatment.

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Vedanta's medical arm ties up with Anuva for cancer research in India

Vedanta's BALCO Medical Centre (BMC), one of India's leading cancer hospitals, and Anuva, a genomics biotech company with a centre in India and backed by a UK-based hub, on Thursday jointly announced a strategic collaboration to build a Cancer Genomics Biobank for cancer research in India.

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Vedanta’s BALCO Medical Centre Bags Prestigious Cancer Grand Challenges Award, a First for India

• First Indian co-researchers team to receive $25 Million Cancer Grand Challenges award
• Esteemed award granted by Cancer Grand Challenges – a global research initiative co-founded by Cancer Research UK and National Cancer Institute US, two of the largest global funders of cancer research
• BMC is a state-of-the-art oncology institution serving a patient base of 37,000 in Central India

New Delhi : Vedanta’s BALCO Medical Centre (BMC), an emerging leader in India’s oncology space, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian co-researchers in a team to receive the prestigious Cancer Grand Challenges Award. This recognition, with a substantial $25 million grant for cancer research, underscores BMC’s position as a pioneering institution in India’s oncology landscape. The recipient team PROSPECT, comprising of clinicians, advocates, and scientists from BALCO Medical Centre and other esteemed institutions around the world, will be addressing the critical issue of early-onset cancers challenge.

Ms. Jyoti Agarwal, Chairperson, Vedanta Medical Research Foundation,  expressed her gratitude, stating, “ We are honoured to have been chosen for this prestigious award, which significantly advances the battle against cancer. Over the past six years, at BMC, our leaders, employees, and stakeholders have worked tirelessly to ensure that we have access to the best technologies, and that our patients and communities feel safe and confident. With this support from Cancer Grand Challenges, our efforts are not only continued but also strengthened. With collaborative efforts, I am confident that we can positively contribute to the overall healthcare landscape.”

Team PROSPECT is one of five global teams being funded this year by Cancer Grand Challenges, which was founded in 2020 by Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute US, to invite diverse world-class research teams to come together, think differently and take on some of cancer’s toughest challenges. The teams will be funded by Cancer Research UK, the National Cancer Institute, the Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK and Institute National Du Cancer through Cancer Grand Challenges with a total investment of $125m to tackle some of the toughest challenges in cancer research.

“ Together with our network of visionary partners and research leaders, Cancer Grand Challenges unites the world’s brightest minds across boundaries and disciplines and aims to overcome cancer’s toughest problems ,” said  Dr. David Scott, Director of Cancer Grand Challenges . “ With this investment, our largest to date, we continue to grow our global research community, and fund new teams that have the potential to surface discoveries that could positively impact cancer outcomes .”

Vedanta’s BALCO Medical Centre, a state-of-the-art tertiary care Oncology facility in Central India, has been at the forefront of cancer care, providing multidisciplinary treatment and support. The institution is recognized as a referral centre for advanced radiation therapy, brachytherapy, nuclear medicine, surgeries, chemotherapy, and many more. Since inception in March 2018, BMC has treated more than 37,000 patients. Additionally, the institution has received many certifications and accreditations including LEED certification, NABH, FSSAI, NABL, Nursing Excellence, CAHO certifications. This significant grant underscores BMC’s commitment to pioneering research and delivering innovative solutions to address critical healthcare challenges in India.

Dr. Bhawna Sirohi, Medical Director at Vedanta Medical Research Foundation (BALCO Medical Centre) and the lead principal investigator for PROSPECT-India study,  says “ The worrisome increase in colorectal cancers stresses the importance of early detection and lifestyle choices for prevention. There’s a dire need for cancer screening in high-risk areas to facilitate early diagnosis and prompt treatment, especially with the shifting demographics towards a younger population. This grant will speed up global cancer research, focusing on understanding the reasons behind the rise in early-onset colorectal cancer and strategies for prevention”.

Early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) is an important emerging global problem among individuals younger than 50 years. Team PROSPECT aims to address this by understanding the pathways, risk factors and molecules involved in its development. The team’s vision is to understand and ultimately try to reverse the network of causal factors throughout the life course that disrupts normal biological processes to promote EOCRC. The team will employ a disruptive, transdisciplinary approach spanning cells, individuals and populations to uncover the mechanisms linking lifetime exposures to early-onset colorectal cancer, and test new strategies to combat this cancer type.

Currently, Cancer Grand Challenges brings together 1,200 researchers and 16 teams from across the world to take on 13 challenges. The spirit of giving back is part of the Vedanta’s core values. This achievement brings the company closer to fulfilling the vision of contributing to the community and making a lasting impact on society.

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Gritman Foundation: Supporting Investments in Technology

Building on dr. gritman’s strong foundation.

When Dr. Charles Gritman opened his hospital in 1897 in Moscow the population of the town was right around 600 citizens. Gritman opened its doors the same week the University of Idaho began with its first class of 117 students. Today, Moscow has grown tremendously and Idaho is the fastest-growing state in the nation.

Gritman was founded with a mission to provide world-class, modern medical treatment, with every home comfort near friends and family. It was built by pioneers who protected and supported the well-being of friends and neighbors. Gritman remains a community hospital dedicated to providing services to all.

Since day one, Gritman has been known for having the best surgeons, physicians and nurses, investing in the latest and best technology, staying engaged in groundbreaking research, and fostering a deep commitment to its patients and their families.

We are proud to be a community that expects the best in patient care and we are willing to shoulder the responsibility to make it happen. We are grateful to our many donors who enthusiastically continue the philanthropic tradition and spirit of progress set by our founders. Being a tight-knit community is special and is part of what makes the Palouse a wonderful place to call home.

The Gritman Foundation helps provide access to care for those who otherwise cannot afford it, improves the ability to diagnose and treat patients by investing in advanced technology, and addresses the shortage of local physicians and medical staff through scholarships for local students pursuing education in health care.

If you share the tireless tenacity of our pioneer healers and would like to learn more about the Gritman Foundation, please contact us at [email protected] .

Support Through the Gritman Foundation Helps Make Exceptional Care a Reality

Your gifts make a difference. The Gritman Foundation helps support the critical work of Gritman Medical Center—from treating patients to investments in advanced technology. Gritman is investing in new anesthesia machines , IV pumps, ultrasound machines and patient monitoring programs to further deliver on our promise of advanced medical and surgical care.