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Bangalore Institute of Oncology (BIO)

Bangalore Institute of Oncology (BIO) is a premier oncology institute dedicated to the cure of cancer and research in the field of oncology. The institute was conceived in 1989 and became a public limited company in 1992. Back then in 1989, the institute had a humble beginning with 5 consultants and 30 beds. It is now an 80-bed hospital with 30 consultant physicians and staff strength of 151 people, who incessantly work towards the treatment of patients. The hospital has a team of surgeons, radiologists and other cancer specialists under one roof, who are well trained and well informed about the various treatments procedures they handle. The institute also conducts research programs which aim at making new discoveries n the treatment of cancer patients that assist treatments given to the patients at the hospital. The hospital is dedicated in its efforts to create awareness about cancer and preventing cancer. Working in this direction, the hospital participates in comprehensive cancer control programs of Karnataka State.

It has also initiated and conducted other programs like infection control program, clinical activities, tumor board meeting, all of which aim at working for the cause of cancer patients and also in creating an awareness about cancer among public. BIO is not only concerned about medication of patients, but also assists them with counseling and moral support. The hospital looks into the overall rejuvenation of the patient. Owing to their excellent treatment and superior service, the number of patients receiving treatment at the hospital has been increasing consistently since its inception. The hospital treats nearly 2000 cancer patients every year, and around 80 patients are given radiotherapy treatment every day. The doctors at the hospitals perform nearly 1600 major operations each year. The hospital also attends to cancer patients from foreign countries. It has special programs and accommodation facilities for international patients. These patients have reported high degree of satisfaction from the treatment received at the hospital.

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