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DESUN CANCER INSTITUTE

(1) PET CT : A PET/CT scan enables physicians to more accurately diagnose

and identify diseases. A PET scan demonstrates the biological function of the
body before anatomical changes take place, while the CT scan provides
information about the body’s anatomy such as size, shape and location.

(2) SPECT/CT : SPECT/CT combines two imaging techniques Combining these

two-scan result in defined 3D images. This images will help doctor to evaluate
the exact location, size and extend of the disease process – anywhere in the
body.

(3) Mammography: Mammogram, supports the early diagnosis and detection of

breast diseases in women. It is a specialized medical imaging test that
employs a low-dose x-ray system to see the tissues of the breasts.

(4) Linac : A linear accelerator, also referred to as LINAC, is a machine that aims
radiation with pinpoint accuracy, sparing nearby healthy tissues. It's used to
deliver advance external beam radiation therapy such as VMAT / Dy-IMRT /
SRS /SBRT/ with IGRT

(5) HDR Brachytherapy: In this method, the radioactive source of radiation is

placed either very close to the tumor or within the tumor itself to kill cancer
cells and shrink tumors. It can be categorised into interstitial, surface mould,
intra-cavitary brachytherapy or intraluminal brachytherapy based on where the
radiotherapy source is placed.

(6) Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) : Also known as stem cell transplant, the
procedure infuses healthy blood-forming stem cells to replace bone marrow
that's not producing enough healthy blood cells. Bone marrow transplants
may use cells from your own body (autologous transplant) or from a donor
(allogeneic transplant).
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Treatment at Desun Cancer Institute

The centre has sub-specialists proficient in dealing with cancers of Head & Neck |
Brain Tumor| Lung | Breast Cancer | Gastrointestinal | Urology | Gynaecology | Blood
Cancer & Lymphomas, Bone and soft tissue cancers, Paediatric Cancers
Surgical Oncology: Our Centre comprises with highly specialized and proficient
team of Oncosurgeons who are expert in accessing any tumor site with possibility of
curative nature. The centre promises optimum cancer treatment and patient care.
Medical Oncology: Medical oncology is a type of cancer care that involves
treatment using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted
therapy. It effectively works in the treatment of cancer, when combined with other
cancer care treatments such as radiation oncology and surgical oncology. Our
services include
• Dedicated adult & paediatric medical oncology OPD & IPD services
• Chemotherapy for solid tumours
• Chemotherapy for haematological malignancies
• Personalized targeted therapy for various cancers
Radiation Oncology: Radiotherapy is the treatment of cancer using Ionizing
Radiation by different modalities. This treatment can be administered from outside
the body (external beam radiotherapy), or internally (brachytherapy). The centre
offers a spectrum of radiotherapy treatment techniques such as
• 3DCRT (Three Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy)
• VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy)
• IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy)
• IGRT (Image Guided Radiotherapy)
• SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery)
• SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy)
• Electron Beam Radiotherapy
• HDR Brachytherapy
Nuclear Medicine: Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of Molecular Imaging &
Therapy that uses very small amounts of radiopharmaceuticals to examine organ
function and structure to diagnose cancer and other malfunctions. Therapy is given
by using the range of radioactive isotopes for different malignancies.
The centre offers
• Siemens Biograph Horizon time of flight PET CT
• Siemens Symbia SPECT-CT Gamma Camera Imaging system.
• 4 Beded High Dose Radioactive iodine therapy Isolation ward
• Targeted therapy for liver tumours (TARE)
• Targeted Radionuclide Therapy (Lutetium, Actinium) for prostate and
neuroendocrine tumours.
• Radiation Synovectomy
• Bone Pain Palliation
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Pain and Palliative Care

Palliative care primarily focuses on managing the symptoms caused due to cancer,
which could be pain or other discomfort and supporting a better quality of life for
patients. While delivering palliative care, we consider the hardships of both the
patients and their caregivers and ensure to provide a humane and dignified end to
the patient’s suffering.

ADVANCED MEDICARE UNDER ONE ROOF

SIX INSTITUTES
DESUN HEART INSTITUTE
• Already renowned for Cardiac Sciences.
• Having 4 Cardiac OT’s, 24 CTVS ITU beds, 2 Cath Labs.
• Highest success rate in cardiac interventions and surgeries.
• Paediatric Cardiac Sciences unit already in place.
• 192 Slice Cardiac CT placed in the Emergency for immediate
identification of heart blockages of patients with chest pain – unique feature of
hospital in Kolkata.

DESUN CANCER INSTITUTE

• Having latest Linear Accelerator, Brachytherapy, Chemo Therapy and Cancer
Surgeries including Palliative Care.
• Separate 12 Unit Bone Marrow Transplant facility.
• Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Therapy, PET CT, Gamma Camera with SPECT CT,
6 dedicated Beta Therapy Units will augment Cancer treatment – the largest in Eastern
India.

DESUN LUNG INSTITUTE

• Post Covid Pandemic Respiratory problems has become universal.
• A separate block in the hospital with the latest equipments like PFT, FENO, DLCO
for Lung Diffusion, CPET, Body Plethysmography Module, ERGO cycle with BP &
ECG, 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is a tremendous diagnostic and therapeutic tool for
treating such patients.
•Dedicated Procedure room in the block for Bronchoscopy etc. and a 12 bed
Respiratory ICU run by Specialists in Chest Medicine.
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DESUN Institute of Neurosciences

• Having a soundless MRI in the Emergency Block, so that stroke patients can be
immediately diagnosed and treated - unique in Kolkata.
• 2 dedicated Steel OT’s with Neuro Navigator, Neuro Endoscopy & CUSA and 12 bed
Neuro ITU and 10 bed Neuro ICU.
• Advanced Rehabilitation Centre conjoined to this unit is there to help in post Trauma
Recovery.

DESUN Institute of Diabetology

• A 5,000 sq. ft. Block with exclusive rooms for each equipment like Foot Pressure
Measurement System - Podograph, Biothesimeter, Automated AB Index Peripheral
(Foot) Doppler of 8 MHz Transducer, Transcutaneous Oxygen Measuring
Device, Neuropathy Analyser, Cardiac Automatic Neuropathy System Analyser, Dental
Chair With Accessories, Eye Equipment where diabetic patients can get extensive
checks for all relevant parts of the body.
• This is followed by consultation from Endocrinologists, Nutritionists, Podiatrists to
monitor and treat the patients all under one roof.
• Unique feature in Kolkata for diabetic patients.

DESUN Institute of Woman & Children

• One dedicated floor of 20,000 sq. ft. having 4 OB/Gyn OT’s and Labour Rooms with
6 bed Gynaecological ICU, 12 bed Level 1, 2 & 3 NICU, 10 bed Nursery, 12 bed PICU,
20 bed Paediatric ward and 12 bed Gynae ward & rooms the largest in Kolkata
• Latest equipments like Volusion series USG, Foetal Doppler, CardioTocograph,
Drager make equipment Isolette C2000. HFO (SLE6000) Ventilator, Bubble CPAP,
Billiblanket with Photo Therapy, Vital Sign Monitor, Infusion Pump, Radiant Warmers
CFM Olymic Brainz monitor, Criticool temperature management system &
Resuscitaire completes this state-of-art setup.
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FOUR CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

DESUN BURN UNIT
• Already renowned for treatment of serious burn patients
• Increased from 12 beds to 24 beds due to huge rush of burn patients.
• Advanced facilities installed like Specialised Shower Trolley, Burn Tank –
Hydrotherapy, Positive Pressure Isolation Rooms, Ventilator, Dermatome – Skin Graft
Mesher, Haemodynamic Monitor, Automated Patient Lifter will further improve patient
comfort & outcomes.

DESUN TRAUMA CENTRE

• 15,000 sq. ft. Emergency has 32 beds with 192 Slice Cardiac CT, MRI, Digital X-Ray,
USG, Echo and Minor OT for treating trauma patients.
• Separate Pathways for Covid patients with 6 isolation beds.
• 4 Paediatric Emergency ICU beds with all support.
• Consultants of major departments available on rotation 24 hours.
• 2 dedicated Steel OTs open 24 hours for Polytrauma cases.

DESUN STROKE CENTRE

• Located in the Emergency, it is first of its kind in Kolkata.
• Speedy detection of stroke through MRI in the Emergency.
• Dedicated Steel OT for Emergency Surgery of Stroke patients.
• Neuro Cathlab for interventional radiology of Stroke patients
• Advanced Rehab unit for speedy recovery of the patients.

DESUN CHEST PAIN CENTRE

• With 192 Slice Cardiac CT in the Emergency and other Diagnostic tools there it only
takes minutes to find out, if there is a block in the arteries leading to chest pain thus
saving lives.
• With round the clock Cardiologists available, interventions like Primary Angioplasty
can be done in a very short time.
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TRIVIA
1. When did Desun Hospital get NABL Accredited?
Desun Hospital got NABL Accredited in 2011 and has been consecutively accredited
for 13 years.
2. Purpose of Exit Signs?
Exit signs are there in every floor for the patient party to know from where to get out
of the hospital.
3. What is the use of Dialysis machine?
Dialysis machine is used for removing toxic materials from the bloodstream when
kidney is not functioning properly.
4. When does an employee receive a gold star?
Gold star at Desun given when an employee has received 3 red stars.
5. What is the full form of ‘LUCS?’
Lower Uterine Segment Caesarean Section
6. How many 2 advanced burn units are there in West Bengal and where?
WB has 2 advanced burn units - out of which 1 is in Desun Kolkata and 1 is in Desun
Siliguri
7. Highest number of burn patients admitted in a single day?
Max number of burn patients (17) admitted in a single day in 2022 when fire broke
out at Indian Oil Refinery, Haldia.
8. How many critical care beds will be there in the 750 bedded Desun Hospital?
250 critical care beds will be available in the 750 bedded Desun Hospital.
9. At Desun, what is the purpose of our 192-slice cardiac CT? Where is it placed?
At Desun, our 192-slice cardiac CT is placed inside the emergency to eliminate heart
blocks through CT Angio for patients coming in with chest pain
10. Why are Oxygen and gas lines not hidden inside walls?
Oxygen and gas lines not hidden inside walls if there is leakage, it cannot be detected.
11. Full form of NPS?
Net Promoters Score.
12. Blinking red light on a ceiling indicates what?
detects smoke and therefore possible fire incidents.
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13. What is Code blue?

Code blue - emergency procedure codes for cardiopulmonary arrests and other life
threatening emergencies
14. When does an employee receive a red star?
Red star at Desun is given when an employee has received 3 blue stars.
15. What is Code red ?
Code red - initiated when there is visible smoke or fire, smelling of smoke or feeling
unusual heat on doors or walls.
16. What is Blue star at Desun?
Blue star at Desun is given in two ways: 1. when a patient mentions an employee’s
name who has performed above and beyond their job roles. 2. employees can
nominate other employees through RnR form placed in 3 biometric rooms - in main
Hospital building, Desun Nursing/XL building and Desun Reference Lab.
17. Purpose of the sprinkler?
On detection of fire, the Sprinkler sprays water from the ceiling.
18. Purpose of all steel OTs at Desun?
drastically reduces OT infection as bacteria cannot cling on to steel surfaces.
19. What does ‘Heart Club’ offer entail?
10 free cardiac consultations for any 03 family members and INR 10,000 worth cardiac
health checkup for any 02 family members, once a year.
20. Famous ad slogan of Desun?
Tomar Chutti Amar Noy
21. What are the two courses At Desun Nursing School and College at Rajarhat?
We are offering 2 courses: GNM and BSc
22. What is Code yellow ?
Code yellow - initiated in case of a pending emergency or external disaster, or an
internal emergency or missing / combative patient S
23. What are Negative pressure rooms?
Negative pressure rooms have lower air pressure than the space around them to allow
outside air into the enclosed environment. A room with lower air pressure traps
bacteria and infection, and keeps them in the negative pressure room. Then, when the
door opens, non-contaminated filtered air will flow into the negative pressure room.
Additionally, highly filtered exhaust systems suck the contaminated air out of the
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room, cleaning the air of harmful particles. The system then safely pumps the air back
outside.
24. What scheme is available for both GNM & BSc courses At Desun Nursing School
and College at Rajarhat?
West Bengal Student Credit Card scheme
25. What is Code pink?
It is created to alert in case of child abduction / missing children from the hospital.
26. What is Linear accelerator ?
Linear accelerator is an equipment to produce rays and direct them to the cancerous
part of the body to destroy cancer cells, leaving the healthy body parts unaffected.
27. What is the Location of Desun Hospital Siliguri
Desun Hospital, Asian Highway 2, Medical College Road, Siliguri 734012
28. How many Floors in Desun Hospital Siliguri
7
29. What are 2 Advantages of a helipad?
speedier transport of critical patient directly to hospital
treatment can be started from patient pickup point by consultant.
30. What is the Scholarship option available for BSc students At Desun Nursing School
and College at Rajarhat?
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship
31. As a pharmacy outlet, full form of FPS?
Fair Price Shop

32. Desun has how many FPS setup in West Bengal?

5
33. Location of 5 FPS setup by Desun?
Vidyasagar state general hospital, Canning district hospital, Kakdwip district hospital,
Kalna district hospital, Chanchal district hospital
34. What is oncology?
Oncology is the science of cancer treatment.
35. What is Chemotherapy?
It is the use of drugs and medicines for treating cancer.
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36. What is Iodine therapy?

radioactive iodine is introduced in the body which destroys thyroid cancer cells.
37. Purpose of ‘fire exit’ signs?
They are there in every floor for patient party to know from where to get out of the
hospital in case of fire emergencies.
38. What is the Location of new Desun Pharmacy in Siliguri?
NJP railway station, platform no 1, near station master room.
39. What is Bone Marrow Transplant?
necessary when bone marrow cells get cancerous and need to be changed through
transplant.
40. Full form of BHT?
Bed Head Ticket
41. Use of BHT?
in recording status of patients with all data in a regular manner
42. Desun was founded in which year?
2008.
43. In Phase 2, we are starting with which service?
radiotherapy services.
44. Where is ‘Desun Information Centre’ located for Bangladeshi patients?
Desun Information Centre is located at Petropole Border, in Bongaon, North 24
Parganas, WB for information sharing related to services, doctors, packages available
at Desun Hospitals.
45. What is Nuclear medicine?
It is an advanced tool for detecting cancer and treating it through PET-CT, SPECTCT
and Gamma camera.
46. When did Desun Hospital get NABH Accredited?
Desun got NABH Accredited in 2011 and has been consecutively accredited for 12
years.
47. Full form of ‘DM Water’ ?
Demineralised water
48. Purpose of DM Water?
Used for dialysis and autoclave.
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49. Use of Autoclave machine?

It is used for sterilising and cleaning OT garments and OT instruments.
50. What is the purpose of Isolation room?
It prevents severe infection spreading to other patients.