KARACHI, Bait-ul-Sukoon hospital treats cancer patients irrespective of class stratification; the hospital caters for the medical needs of the people from every section of society besides it spreads awareness about preventive measures to avoid disease. Since its inception 7448 patients have received palliative as well curative treatment absolutely free of cost.
The hospital bears the complete treatment, boarding and lodging costs to facilitate the patients, this was stated by Dr. Jawaid Mallick, Consultant Oncologist, Bait Ul Sukoon Cancer treatment Hospital in the progress report for year 2009-10. Dr. Jawaid Mallick said that cancer patients and their families undergo a traumatic period of their lives, particularly when the only earning member of the family is afflicted or a mother with young children is diagnosed to be suffering from cancer. All patients are pathologically tested. Some undergo radiology and ultrasound diagnostic. Over 5214 patients received chemotherapy and more than 1,441 underwent radiotherapy. He said that admission policy at Bait-ul-Sukoon is purely on need basis. A deserving patient is treated without any bias; no community is given any preference over the other.
Renowned physician, psychologists, gastroenterologist and orthopedic and general surgeons form a team to help the patients fight their cancers with strength and dignity. The budget forecast for fiscal year 2010-11 is Rs.135 million. An appeal was made to philanthropists and general public to come forward and join hands in this noble cause by donating generously to help the deserving receive life saving treatment and lead their last years with less pain. The cost of treatment per patient is about Rs. 500,000 to 1,000,000. In 2009 Bait-ul-Sukoon Cancer Hospital and Hospice moved to its own purpose-built premises with 45 beds for in-patients and diagnostic facilities of mammography, ultrasound radiography, pathological laboratory and in house pharmacy offering a complete range of cancer treatment drugs. Awareness towards prevention of the disease is also imparted. Built on a 1,100 square yards plot in Block 3, K.C.H.S. Union Karachi near the Hill Park, the hospital is divided over three floors with a total built-up area of 23000 square ft.
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