VARIAN
“ WE WANT TO INSPIRE CLINICIANS ACROSS THE REGION WITH MEANINGFUL INNOVATIONS , WHICH ARE AFFORDABLE , ACCESSIBLE AND SIMPLIFIED ”
KEVIN LO SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR , VARIAN
may not work with the patients at all , they may not work with the family ,” said Lo . “ We partner with many societies , like the Anti-Cancer Society in Hong Kong and other patient societies across Southeast Asia . We provide them the necessary information and education to give them more knowledge about the technologies we use and more information about new ways of treating cancer .”
Improving access to care is a key indicator of success for Varian . In high-income countries , between 50-60 % of cancer patients will usually undergo radiation therapy as part of their treatment , but less than 10 % actually receive it in low-to-midincome countries . Varian wants to help expand access to care in Southeast Asia .
“ We want to inspire the clinicians across the region with meaningful innovations , which are affordable , accessible and simplified . They can treat more patients with fewer challenges .”
Varian is also dedicated to supporting the wider cancer community .
“ In 2007 we established the Varian Medical Systems Foundation , which leads our philanthropy and charitable giving . We
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