A Story of resilience and recovery: Manipal Hospital advances cancer care through Radiation Oncology excellence
Panaji, 1st April 2026: Manipal Hospital Goa has achieved a significant milestone with its Radiation Oncology team successfully completing 5,000 cases as of March 30, 2026, since its inception in April 2018. This accomplishment reflects the department’s consistent clinical excellence, advanced treatment capabilities, and unwavering commitment to delivering quality cancer care.
Over the years, the Radiation Oncology unit has played a vital role in providing comprehensive cancer treatment, leveraging advanced radiation technologies and patient-centric approaches to ensure improved clinical outcomes and enhanced quality of life for patients across the region.
This milestone stands as a testament to the dedication, precision, and collaborative efforts of the entire multidisciplinary team, who have worked tirelessly to deliver safe, effective, and timely care to thousands of patients.
The hospital also acknowledged the invaluable contributions of its core Radiation Oncology team members, including Dr. Vaibhav Shakya – Radiation Oncologist; Dr. Sujoy Fernandes, Radiation Oncologist; Mr. Sundaram Narayanan, Radiation Safety Officer; Miss Alpha Benny, Physicist; Mrs. Prema Nayak, Radiotherapy Technician; Mr. Tamil Selvan, Radiotherapy Technician; Mr. Jaison V, Radiotherapy Technician; Miss Oshel Fernandes, Radiotherapy Technician; Mrs. Nisha Kerkar, Patient Care Coordinator; and Mrs. Resha Chari, Patient Experience Management, whose dedication and teamwork have been instrumental in achieving this milestone.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr Surendra Prasad, Hospital Director, said, “This milestone reflects our team’s unwavering dedication, clinical expertise, and commitment to delivering high-quality cancer care. Completing 5,000 cases is not just a number—it represents thousands of lives touched and treated with compassion and precision. We remain committed to advancing our oncology services and continuing to provide the best possible care to our patients.”
With this achievement, Manipal Hospital Goa continues to strengthen its position as a leading center for cancer care in the region, committed to delivering advanced, compassionate, and patient-focused oncology services.






