• The Adyar Cancer Institute (WIA - Women's India Association)was established in 1954 and is a group of non-profit cancer treatment and research centers located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

• Its objective is to offer affordable diagnosis and scientific treatment to all individuals, regardless of their social or economic status, and to encourage health education.

• In 1976, the Cancer Research Institute established the first linear accelerator in India.

• This is one of the best cancer treatment centers in Chennai that provides world-class medical assistance and excellent cancer care at the cheapest cost.

• It provides the best services such as radiation oncology, surgery, internal medicine, pediatric oncology, psycho-oncological care, and palliative care.

• Diagnosis services for both inpatient and outpatient patients are available at the cheapest cost in Adyar Cancer Institute through its extensive diagnostic support services.

• The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare designated it as a 'Center of Excellence' in 1974.

• Many innovations were introduced by the hospital, including its installation of the first cobalt-60 telemedicine device in the laboratory of Southeast Asia.

• The first medical oncology department in the country was established in 1970 at the Cancer Institute (WIA)

• In 2009, India's first rapid vape therapy facility was opened at the Cancer Institute (WIA)

• The Adyar Cancer Institute's Pathology Department was founded in 1954 to provide affordable cancer diagnosis services.

• The routine diagnosis includes biopsies and surgical samples from the breast, gastrointestinal tract, reproductive tract (neoplasms), gynécology, bone and soft tissue, skin, neck, and head and neck.

• The best team of two technical staff members and a pathologist are present in the operating room to swiftly diagnose cases.

• Each year, approximately 3,600 frozen sections are performed on average.

• The department has an automatic BacT alarm system with 120 cells that are specifically designed for use in blood cultures of adult and pediatric patients.

• Results are achieved after a shorter incubation period of 4 hours, rather than the usual 24 hours.

• The BacT Automated Alert System - 60 Cells, Vitek 2 Compact Automated System for Bacterial and Fungal Identification and Susceptibility Testing is used to cultivate mycobacterial.

• Various clinical samples are routinely cultured using anaerobic, fungal, and mycobacterial methods.

• The Clinical Department of Biochemistry conducts routine tests, as well as specialized tests like tumor markers, and electrophoresis. Additionally, the department offers MTX drug testing services 24 hours a day.

• The Cancer Institute (W.I.A) has a distinguished history in the Department of Medical Oncology.

• The Medical Council of India sanctioned the first medical oncology DM course in 1984 at the Cancer Institute, which led to the establishment of an academic specialty in medical sciences.

• In recent decades, the field of medical oncology has expanded exponentially with the development of new chemotherapeutic agents, targeted therapies, and immunotherapies.

• The Department of Anesthesiology provides anesthesia, the best emergency care, acute pain, interventional pain management, and affordable palliative care services to patients.

Comfortable & Smart Facilities

• Secured digital electronic medical records (EMR)

• Advanced medical equipment.

• Spacious patient rooms and modern amenities.

• Consistency and compassion for dedicated patient care

• State-of-the-art infrastructure and facility.

COMFORT DURING STAY

• TV in room
• Private rooms
• Free Wifi
• Phone in Room
• Mobility accessible rooms
• Family accommodation
• Laundry
• Welcome

 MONEY MATTERS

• Health insurance coordination
• Medical travel insurance
• Foreign currency exchange
• ATM
• Credit Card
• Debit Card
• Netbanking

 FOOD

• Diet on Request
• Restaurant
• International Cuisine

TREATMENT RELATED

• Medical records transfer
• Online doctor consultation
• Rehabilitation
• Pharmacy
• Document legalisation
• Post operative follow up

 LANGUAGE

• Interpreter
• Translation services

 TRANSPORTATION

• Airport pickup
• Local tourism options
• Local transportation booking
• Visa / Travel office
• Car Hire
• Air ambulance
• Private driver / Limousine services

Guindy National Park, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600020