В Уттар-Прадеше открылся центр геномной диагностики рака для жителей региона

Lucknow: Cancer patients in Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states can now access genomic testing locally with the launch of the Centre for Advanced Molecular Diagnostics and Research for Cancer (CAMDRC) at Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute (KSSSCI). The centre has started clinical services and will offer Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)-based tests to detect genetic alterations in tumours and support treatment decisions. The menu includes tissue-based genomic profiling for solid tumours and liquid biopsy testing for advanced cancers, officials said. Testing will be available for breast, lung, colorectal, gastric, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, liver, thyroid and bladder cancers, covering nearly 90% of cancers. The facility is expected to reduce the need for patients to travel outside the region for molecular diagnostics. CAMDRC aims to deliver reports within a week, compared with the current 14–15 days for most gene-based tests. Costs are expected to range from Rs 20,000 to Rs 32,000, and the platform can analyse nearly 50 cancer-related genes. The centre has been set up jointly by KSSSCI, IIT Kanpur and Karkinos Healthcare, and will function as a regional hub connecting district hospitals and cancer centres. It will also support teleconsultations, digital pathology and virtual tumour board discussions, alongside research and training.