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India Today
07-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Spot cancer sooner: North India's first AI-powered scanner launched
For better cancer diagnostics in India, a new PET-CT scanner using artificial intelligence (AI) capable of detecting tumours as small as 1.4 millimetres has been introduced in Gurugram. The 128 Slice Digital PET-CT scanner, called Omni Legend and developed by GE HealthCare, has been installed at Mahajan Imaging & Labs in Gurugram, a centre known for advanced diagnostics and medical imaging. The device is the first of its kind in North India. It uses advanced digital detector technology combined with artificial intelligence to deliver sharper images at a much faster speed. Most importantly, it does so with up to 60% less radiation exposure than traditional PET-CT models, making the process safer for patients. The 128 Slice Digital PET-CT scanner, known as Omni Legend and developed by GE HealthCare, has been installed at Mahajan Imaging's facility and is the first of its kind in north India.(Photo: Mahajan Imaging & Labs) The scanner was inaugurated by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who highlighted the urgent need for early cancer detection in India. "More than 70% of cancer cases in India are diagnosed at advanced stages. With tools like this, we have a better chance to detect cancer earlier and save more lives," he said. Data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and The Lancet show that nearly two-thirds of cancer patients in India die after diagnosis, largely due to late detection. Experts believe that early diagnosis enabled by such technology could improve survival rates. The Gurugram facility also integrates a full-service pathology lab alongside the digital PET-CT unit, allowing for comprehensive diagnosis under one roof. Dr. Harsh Mahajan, founder of Mahajan Imaging, said the goal was to offer doctors everything they need for fast, accurate decision-making. The scanner was inaugurated by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who highlighted the urgent need for early cancer detection in India. (Photo: Mahajan Imaging & Labs) "By combining this scanner with full lab support, we are trying to ensure that patients get the right diagnosis at the right time," he said. Kabir Mahajan, chief operating officer at Mahajan Imaging, said the new scanner would also support ongoing research. "We're in talks with pharmaceutical companies to use this technology to track the effectiveness of new cancer treatments," he said, adding that Mahajan Imaging has introduced several advanced machines across its centres over the past year. The launch comes as India prepares to face an increase in cancer cases, with ICMR projecting more than 1.5 million new cases annually by 2025. The government is also ramping up its efforts, with plans to open 200 Day Care Cancer Centres in district hospitals and recent moves to remove import duties on 36 life-saving cancer drugs. Advanced diagnostic tools like the Omni Legend scanner could help reduce late-stage cancer diagnoses in the country.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
New pet-ct scan machine and pathology lab for Delhi-NCR
The Mahajan Imaging and Labs on Sunday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Positron Emission Tomography - Computed Tomograph (PET-CT) scan machine and a pathology lab in Gurugram aimed at enhanced integrated cancer care and pathology services across Delhi NCR. Officials said the 128 Slice Digital PET-CT-Omni Legend machine is north India's first and is powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). It has the spatial resolution of 1.4mm, enabling early cancer detection and accurate staging. The machine's features include an advanced digital detector, precision deep learning (DL), AI-based lesion identification, and 60% lower radiation exposure. Further, the system ensures safer and faster scans while delivering high resolution images, said Mahajan Imaging in a statement. 'The launch of our new 128 Slice Digital PET-CT scanner in Gurugram marks a major leap forward in delivering technology-driven cancer diagnostics. With next-generation digital PET-CT scanners, AI-powered imaging, and integrated pathology support, we are empowering clinicians with the precision tools needed for early, accurate detection and better treatment outcomes. Our commitment is to continually raise the bar in oncology care through innovation,' Dr Harsh Mahajan, founder and chairman of Mahajan Imaging, said. Early detection in cancer remains critical, as at least 70% of cancer cases in India are diagnosed at advanced stages,experts said, largely due to lack of awareness and organised screening programmes, leading to high mortality rates. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research and data published in The Lancet, the mortality ratio for cancer in India was 64.47% in 2022, indicating that nearly two out of three cancer patients succumbed to the disease after diagnosis. 'As someone who has served both in the medical field and public service, I understand the pivotal role that early and accurate diagnosis plays in the battle against cancer. The introduction of advanced digital PET-CT technology in north India marks more than a technological achievement—it is a beacon of hope for countless families. It exemplifies how we are leveraging innovation with empathy to build a healthier, more equitable future for our citizens,' Union minister of state for science and technology, Jitendra Singh, said. Singh was the chief guest at the launch event. The minister added, 'The central government recognises the cancer burden and has taken measures to ensure access to cancer care by setting up 200 day care cancer centres in district hospitals this year besides full customs duty exemption on 36 diseases which are rare and chronic.'
