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Larkana Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy

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The Larkana Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy (LINAR),[1] also known as LINAR Cancer Hospital Larkana,[2] is a medical facility specializing in cancer treatment located in Larkana, Sindh.[3] It is one of several research institutes established by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) across the country to combat cancer using nuclear medicine techniques.[4][5]

History and purpose

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LINAR is part of a network of cancer hospitals and research centers set up by the PAEC since 1956. These institutions utilize nuclear medicine for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and allied diseases.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ Ayub, Imran (2019-11-10). "Over 176,000 oral cancer patients treated in Sindh hospitals in five years". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  2. ^ "KARACHI: Tobacco control plan urged". DAWN.COM. 2004-08-09. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  3. ^ Soomro, Farooq Rahman; Bajaj, Doulat Rai; Pathan, Ghulam Murtaza; Abbasi, Parvez; Hussain, Javeed; Abbasi, Siraj Ahmed (June 7, 2010). "Cutaneous malignant tumors: a profile of ten years at LINAR, Larkana-Pakistan". Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists. 20 (3): 133–136 – via www.jpad.com.pk.
  4. ^ "More breast cancer clinics planned". DAWN.COM. 2005-03-22. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  5. ^ "Plan under way to open more cancer hospitals". DAWN.COM. 2005-04-15. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  6. ^ Newspaper, From the (2011-05-23). "College gets land for cancer unit". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  7. ^ Report, Dawn (2007-01-08). "Anwer Pirzado passes away". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-05-01.