Radiation Therapy Center Receives Approval and Approaches Starting Treatments in PG

The Santa Casa de Ponta Grossa Radiation Therapy Center has taken another important step towards starting cancer care. On Monday, the unit received authorization from the National Nuclear Safety Authority (ANSN) to operate the linear accelerator, a high-tech equipment that will be used in the oncological treatment.

The release represents a breakthrough for the health of Ponta Grossa and Campos Gerais, which may have a new structure specialized in the treatment of cancer. The project was made possible through the articulation of the federal deputy Aliel Machado (PV-PR), with investments exceeding R$ 20 million.

Despite the nuclear authorization, the Radiation Therapy Center is not yet released to receive patients. The next step will be the inspection and approval of the Vigilância Sanitária Municipal. According to the Santa Casa advisory, the hospital has already contacted the body to continue the necessary procedures.

Investment exceeds R$ 20 million

The construction of the Radiation Therapy Center relied on resources from different institutions, through partnerships articulated by deputado Aliel Machado.

Itaipu Binacional allocated approximately R$ 8 million for the construction of the bunker, a structure specially designed to house the linear accelerator and ensure radiological safety during the procedures.

Other R$ 12 million, from the Ministry of Health, were earmarked for the acquisition of the Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator, equipment that allows high-precision radiotherapy treatments.

Aliel celebrated the authorization and highlighted the importance of the conquest for the population.

"This is a very important achievement for Ponta Grossa and for the entire Campos Gerais region. We are talking about a project that required a lot of work, dialogue and articulation to get out of the paper. Now, we are closer to offering a treatment of high complexity, with state-of-the-art technology, for those who face one of life’s most difficult battles,” he said.

Santa Casa awaits inspection

The provider of the Santa Casa de Ponta Grossa, Juarez Antonio Carvalho, explained that the authorization of the ANSN is a fundamental step to put the unit into operation.

“Now, the next step is the inspection of Vigilância Sanitária, which will make the assessment of the physical structure and the conditions necessary to authorize the start of the visits. We are moving forward in the last stages, with the commitment to offer the population an oncological treatment with state-of-the-art technology, safety and quality," he said.

The Radiation Therapy Center is located in the Santa Casa complex, near the former Evangelical Hospital, in the central region of Ponta Grossa. The structure is part of the Campos Gerais Cancer Center and seeks to expand the offer of specialized treatments for residents from all over the region.

Advanced technology in the fight against cancer

The main equipment of the unit is the linear accelerator Versa HD, from the manufacturer Elekta. The technology uses ionizing radiation to fight tumors, allowing radiation doses to be directed to the affected areas and to preserve healthy tissues whenever possible.

The device also enables radiosurgery procedures and high-precision treatments. Depending on the diagnosis and medical indication, the technology can reduce the number of sessions required.

With the entry into operation, the Radiation Therapy Center should strengthen the regional network of oncology care, expanding access to specialized treatments in Ponta Grossa.

The deputado Aliel Machado stated that it will continue to follow the procedures for the opening of the unit.

"We're not going to stop here. I will continue to follow closely, dialogue with Santa Casa and the responsible bodies, until this structure is serving our population," he concluded.

There is not yet an official date for the start of the calls, which will depend on the completion of the supervision procedures and the authorization of Vigilância Sanitária.

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