The Kalyan Singh Super Specialty Cancer Institute (KSSSCI) in Lucknow has achieved a significant breakthrough by setting up Uttar Pradesh’s first digital PET-CT scanner within a government medical facility. This ₹25 crore investment elevates diagnostic precision for cancer patients, reducing dependency on private centres and associated travel/costs.

Unlike traditional analogue PET-CT systems, the digital version employs advanced digital detectors for:
Sharper, higher-resolution images.
Superior detection of small or early-stage cancer lesions.
Accurate evaluation of disease spread and response to chemotherapy/radiotherapy.

• Shorter scanning durations for enhanced patient comfort.
  Potential reduction in radiation exposure.

These capabilities allow oncologists to customize treatments more effectively, improving outcomes in a state with rising cancer incidence.

Director Prof. M.L.B. Bhatt inaugurated the facility, emphasizing its role in strengthening oncology services. For Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries, scans are priced at approximately ₹10,450 (excluding contrast), with structured rates for other categories ensuring broader accessibility.

This development addresses a critical gap: while conventional PET-CT is available elsewhere, digital technology’s enhanced sensitivity positions KSSSCI as a leader in public-sector precision diagnostics.