The Everhope Oncology platform has successfully collected USD 2.8 million for  Specialty Surgical Oncology Hospital (SSO), a fast expanding chain of specialized  surgical cancer facilities in Western India. Narayana Health, W Health Ventures, and  2070 Health established and fund Everhope. The goal of SSO is to provide access to  high-quality, reasonably priced cancer surgical services throughout the area, and this  strategic investment is a major step in that direction. 

Improving India’s ecosystem for cancer treatment 

India has one of the fastest-growing cancer burdens in the world, with about two million  new cases reported annually. By 2045, the number is expected to double, making high quality, scalable cancer care models a national priority. Under the direction of Dr.  Sanket Mehta, a Tata-trained oncologist, seven highly skilled cancer surgeons founded  SSO in 2021 with the specific goal of addressing the serious gaps in cancer surgery  brought on by overcrowded public hospitals, protracted wait times, and surgeries  frequently carried out in non-specialized settings with little access to advanced care. 

Organ-specific surgical teams operating in facilities solely devoted to cancer  procedures have been the cornerstone of SSO’s differentiated care concept from its  founding. This method guarantees accuracy, fewer problems, and quicker recuperation. 

SSO has grown to five locations over the past three years, and its staff of more than  twenty surgeons has completed more than 20,000 intricate cancer procedures. 

The organization’s core tenet, “No patient’s outcome should,” was emphasized by Dr.  Sanket Mehta. In addition to making significant investments in specialized personnel,  cutting-edge surgical equipment, and more robust clinical processes, he stated that the  new collaboration with Everhope will allow SSO to open three more centers in Mumbai.  The goal of these programs is to improve accessibility, quality, and uniformity  throughout all facilities. 

A healthcare model supported by medical knowledge 

Speaking on the financing, Dr. Pankaj Jethwani, Managing Partner at W Health Ventures,  emphasized that physician-built and molded healthcare systems frequently produce  more comprehensive results. “When doctors are in charge of designing care delivery,  they fill in gaps not just with their medical knowledge but also with well-thought-out  mechanisms that guarantee improved patient experiences. This idea is embodied by  SSO, whose founders are both institution builders and surgeons. 

Such physician-led healthcare models, he continued, are precisely the type of scalable,  significant projects that Everhope seeks to promote and expand. 

The long-term necessity of accessible cancer surgery throughout India was reaffirmed  by Viren Shetty, Executive Vice-Chairman of Narayana Health. “You create the most  robust and scalable care models when you design healthcare for middle-class families.  In the upcoming decades, millions of Indians will need cancer care, and they must have  access to it locally rather than just in a few large institutions. “SSO’s organ-specific  team structure across multiple locations is a model that perfectly aligns with this vision,” he continued. 

Conclusion 

SSO is still dedicated to its original goal of making sure that no cancer-prone patient  stays disadvantaged because of financial or geographic constraints as it moves on with  its next phase of growth. With forthcoming growth in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and other cities in Maharashtra and Gujarat, SSO is well-positioned to build and scale its full  cancer-surgery ecosystem throughout Western India thanks to strong clinical  leadership, aligned partners, and committed funding from Everhope.