Coimbatore, April 9, 2025 — GKNM Hospital has taken a significant leap in cancer care with the inauguration of the cutting-edge TrueBeam Linear Accelerator at the Valavadi Narayanasamy Cancer Centre (VNCC). The installation marks a new chapter in precision radiotherapy for cancer patients in South India.
The launch event was graced by Thiru. Pavankumar G. Giriyapanavar, IAS, District Collector of Coimbatore, and Dr. Ragupathy Veluswamy, CEO of GKNM Hospital. Speaking at the event, both dignitaries highlighted the hospital’s commitment to bringing world-class technology to the region and improving cancer treatment outcomes.
What makes this development groundbreaking is the introduction of IDENTIFY™ with Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) — a first in South India. This advanced technology allows for highly targeted radiation delivery, ensuring greater accuracy, improved patient comfort, and better clinical outcomes. SGRT continuously monitors patient positioning in real-time, significantly minimizing radiation exposure to healthy tissues and enhancing treatment safety.
With the addition of the TrueBeam system, GKNM Hospital continues to reinforce its position as a leader in oncology care, offering hope and advanced treatment to cancer patients across Tamil Nadu and beyond.
This milestone is part of the hospital’s ongoing vision to integrate innovation and compassion in healthcare delivery. The facility at VNCC is expected to benefit hundreds of patients annually by offering more efficient, accurate, and patient-friendly cancer treatments.
For the people of Coimbatore and surrounding regions, this advancement represents a major step forward in the fight against cancer.