intends to provide the greatest hope to the patients and the general population. GCRI believes that the world class cancer research, state of art therapeutic efforts and intensive and extensive educational efforts regarding prevention, detection, treatment and palliation in the field of cancer will improve the quality of life of all those who suffer from it. GCRI collaboration believes that with other cancer organizations, research laboratories and pharma-research establishments will bring a better tomorrow. Actualization of Vision The GCRI has to catch up with ever-changing rapid pace of growth in patients as well as technologies. The growing need to undertake larger number of research projects to enhance the understanding of this dreadful disease. Lastly, a lot need to be done to educate masses for prevention and early diagnosis of the disease. GCRI is a 650-bedded comprehensive cancer center with various departments including Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Pediatric Oncology, Gynec Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Radio diagnosis, Anesthesiology, Research Wing, Laboratory Medicine, Preventive oncology, Nursing & Allied Services, Stoma Clinic, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Prosthesis, Social Service, Cancer related Health Check-up. At GCRI, major focus is given on all major and rare forms of cancers. GCRI is known for its expertise in treating major cancers like Head & Neck, Cervix and Breast cancers (these cancers make up 60% of the total prevalent cases of cancer). GCRI is also known for its expertise in Haemato Oncology. Thus diagnostic and treatment care at GCRI is well oriented to provide optimal cancer care specifically for these cancers. Keeping pace with advancement in technology the institute has also established “Neuro Oncology Department” and “Bone Marrow" Transplantation Unit. GCRI has a multidisciplinary group dedicated to the care of patients with primary brain tumors, brain metastases, and neurological complications of cancer. It is the only multidisciplinary institute providing comprehensive brain cancer care in Gujarat and has gained regional and national recognition. A Regional Cancer Centre In view of the availability of comprehensive cancer facilities in the Western Part of India and progress made by Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Govt. of India has recognized this Institute as 'Regional Cancer Centre' in the year 1982 and granted yearly financial support for capital expenses. Today, Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute is one of the largest Cancer Care Centre in India providing most modern and high tech cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment facilities and is the only