Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Launches RareCare Clinic
Hope and Healing for Rare Cancer Patients by Priya Jadhav Mumbai, 29 August 2024: For patients grappling with the uncertainty and fear that come with rare cancers, finding the right diagnosis and care can feel like an overwhelming challenge. At Apollo Hospitals’ RareCare Clinic, hope is now within reach. The specialized clinic, located at the Apollo Hospitals in Navi Mumbai, is dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care to those facing the unique struggles of rare and challenging cancers which are often wrongly diagnosed & treated leading to poor outcomes for the patient. Rare cancers, though individually uncommon with an incidence of 6 in 100,000, collectively represent a significant 20% of all cancer cases. With over 200 identified types, these cancers often leave patients feeling isolated and uncertain due to the lack of available data on diagnostic processes and treatment protocols. Rare cancers include Bone and soft tissue sarcomas (Desmoid tumors), Skin cancer