Shri B R Shah Cancer Hospital

Mahavir Cancer Hospital is a specialized center focused on early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Our hospital integrates advanced medical technology with a team of experienced oncologists and specialists to provide comprehensive care under one roof. We believe that early diagnosis and personalized treatment planning are essential for improving patient outcomes.

Chairman’s Message

At Mahavir Cancer Centre, our vision has always been to provide advanced, ethical, and patient-centered cancer care to the people of Surat and surrounding regions. Cancer treatment requires not only medical expertise but also compassion, understanding, and continuous support for patients and their families.
With rapid advancements in medical science, early diagnosis and personalized treatment have become crucial in improving survival outcomes. At Mahavir Cancer Centre, we have invested in state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, experienced oncologists, and multidisciplinary medical teams to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care.
Our hospital is committed to building a healthcare environment where patients receive accurate diagnosis, modern treatment options, and emotional support throughout their journey. We believe that every patient deserves access to the best possible care close to home.
Through continuous innovation, advanced infrastructure, and dedicated medical professionals, Mahavir Cancer Centre aims to become a leading destination for comprehensive cancer treatment in South Gujarat.

Mission

Our mission is to provide comprehensive, affordable, and compassionate cancer care through advanced medical technology, skilled specialists, and patient-centered treatment.
We strive to deliver early diagnosis, effective treatment, and continuous support while maintaining the highest standards of medical ethics and quality healthcare.

Vision

Our vision is to become a leading regional cancer centre known for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, research, and patient care, serving communities across Surat and South Gujarat.
We aim to promote early detection, improve treatment outcomes, and enhance the quality of life for cancer patients through innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration.

At Mahavir Cancer Centre, we believe that advanced medical technology plays a vital role in the early detection, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment of cancer. Our hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment systems that enable our specialists to provide precise and personalized care for every patient.
By combining cutting-edge imaging technology with advanced radiation therapy systems, our medical team can accurately detect cancer, plan treatment strategies, and monitor patient progress with greater efficiency and safety.

Radiation Therapy

Hyper Arc Radiation Machine (Varian True-beam linear accelerator with hyper Arch Technology)
The Varian True-beam is a state-of-the-art medical linear accelerator used for advanced radiation therapy. It combines imaging, beam delivery, and motion. management to deliver precise and fast treatments like Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
Hyper arc technology is an automated, stereotactic technique that uses non-coplanar arcs of radiation to treat small tumours, primarily in the brain, with high precision. It improves dose conformity and can reduce exposure to surrounding healthy tissues compared to traditional methods by automatically optimizing the delivery through a series of arcs while also automatically avoiding collisions. This advanced method allows for faster and more accurate treatment, which can lead to better outcomes, and is used for conditions like brain metastasis and other intracranial or even some extracranial lesions.

Advantages

Improved precision: It delivers a high dose of radiation with high conformity, meaning the dose is tightly focused on the tumor and less radiation reaches healthy tissue.

Efficiency: It can be faster than other stereotactic techniques and enables the treatment of multiple lesions in a single session.

Reduced side effects: Minimizing radiation exposure to healthy tissues can lead to a reduction in side effects for patients.

PET Scan, Siemens, Germany

Mahavir Cancer Centre is equipped with an advanced PET CT Scan system from Siemens, Germany, one of the world’s leading medical imaging technology providers. PET CT (Positron Emission Tomography–Computed Tomography) is a highly sophisticated imaging technique used for early detection, staging, and monitoring of cancer.

Key Advantages of PET CT Technology

Early detection of cancer and tumors

Accurate staging of cancer before treatment

Identification of cancer spread (metastasis)

Monitoring response to chemotherapy or radiation therapy

Detection of recurrence after treatment

Highly precise whole-body imaging

MRI – Siemens Magnetom

Mahavir Cancer Hospital features a MRI Magnetom system from Siemens, Germany, designed to produce high-resolution images of internal organs and tissues.

This advanced MRI technology helps doctors:

Detect tumors in early stages

Evaluate brain and spinal disorders

Diagnose soft tissue abnormalities

Monitor response to cancer treatment

The system provides high clarity imaging that supports accurate clinical decisions.

CT Scan – Philips

The hospital is equipped with a CT Scanner from Philips, Netherlands, which provides fast and highly detailed cross-sectional images of the body. Key advantages include:

Rapid scanning with minimal discomfort

High precision tumor detection

Detailed imaging of organs and blood vessels

Accurate cancer staging and treatment planning

AI Enabled PACS Imaging System

Mahavir Cancer Hospital uses AI-enabled PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) to enhance diagnostic efficiency. Benefits include:

Faster image processing

Secure digital storage of scans

Easy access for doctors

Improved diagnostic collaboration

This technology allows specialists to identify, analyze, and monitor lesions more accurately through radiological imaging modalities.

Mahavir Cancer Hospital provides multidisciplinary cancer care through various specialized departments.

Medical Oncology

The Department of Medical Oncology at Mahavir Cancer Centre specializes in the non-surgical treatment of cancer using advanced systemic therapies. Medical oncology plays a critical role in managing many types of cancers through medications that travel throughout the body to destroy cancer cells.
Our medical oncologists design personalized treatment plans based on the type of cancer, its stage, genetic characteristics of the tumor, and the overall health condition of the patient. Each case is evaluated through a multidisciplinary tumor board discussion, ensuring that patients receive the most effective and evidence-based treatment approach.
Treatments Offered
The department provides a wide range of modern cancer therapies, including:

Chemotherapy

Targeted Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hormone Therapy

Biological Therapy

Maintenance Therapy

Supportive Cancer Care

Chemotherapy involves the use of specialized anti-cancer drugs to destroy rapidly dividing cancer cells. Targeted therapy focuses on specific molecules or genetic mutations responsible for cancer growth, allowing treatment to be more precise with fewer side effects.
Immunotherapy strengthens the body's immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively, while hormone therapy is used in cancers such as breast and prostate cancer that depend on hormones for growth.

Chemotherapy Day Care
Mahavir Cancer Centre provides a dedicated chemotherapy day care unit designed for patient comfort and safety. The facility allows patients to receive treatment in a monitored environment under the supervision of trained oncology nurses and specialists.
Full-Time Medical Oncologist Dr Mayur Mane – DNB, DrNB
Visiting Medical Oncologists:
Dr Kiran Shah, Dr Jayanti Patel, Dr Nirav Buch, Dr Ankit Patel, Dr Kaushal Patel, Dr Amit Khurana, Dr Anshul Agrawal, Dr Dhruv Mehta, Dr Jay Mehta, Dr Priyanka Patel, Dr Honey Parekh, Dr Hasmukh Balar, Dr Dharmesh Vaghasiya, Dr Amee Patel

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You live with someone who has hepatitis A

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You recently shared illegal drugs, either injected or non-injected, with someone who has hepatitis A

You have had close personal contact over a period of time with someone who has hepatitis A

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