Punjab has achieved a historic milestone in healthcare with the launch of the province’s first modern coblation cancer treatment, a cutting-edge alternative to surgery and chemotherapy.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is set to inaugurate the advanced facility at Lahore’s Mayo Hospital on Thursday.
Breakthrough in cancer care
For the first time in Punjab, cancer patients will be treated with the latest Chinese-developed coblation technology, a safer and more effective method compared to traditional surgery. The system uses electrical heat to burn affected tissues, reducing pain and significantly accelerating the healing process.
Doctors from Mayo Hospital have already tested the method successfully. In two breakthrough cases, a patient with a tumour blocking arteries supplying blood to the liver and another suffering from breast cancer were both treated using electrical heat.
Training and machinery from China
The chief minister had ordered advanced machinery from China to establish the province’s first coblation centre. The equipment has been installed at Mayo Hospital, and training of doctors and staff has been completed ahead of the official launch.
Medical experts describe this innovation as a major leap forward in cancer treatment, offering patients a non-invasive and less painful alternative to chemotherapy or surgical procedures.
What Is coblation?
In the coblation method, cancerous tissues are destroyed by heat generated through electricity. This advanced approach allows doctors to target tumours with precision, ensuring quicker recovery times and minimal discomfort for patients.
Unlike traditional treatments, which often involve lengthy recovery and high risk of side effects, coblation provides patients with a faster path to healing.
Doctors hail advancement
Mayo Hospital doctors have hailed the coblation centre as a revolutionary step in cancer care for Punjab. They believe the availability of this technology will transform treatment options for patients across the province, particularly those with lung, breast, and liver cancers.
