About Cancer Institute (WIA) Adyar, Chennai
- Also known as Adyar Cancer Institute, Cancer Institute (WIA) became the Regional Cancer Centre in 1974.
- In 1974, it was declared as “Centre of Excellence” by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- The hospital has many firsts in its credit, including
- In 1956, first cobalt-60 teletherapy unit in the entire South East Asia was installed at the Institute.
- In 1970, the first medical oncology unit in the country started functioning at the Cancer Institute (WIA).
- In 1976, the hospital has introduced the first linear accelerator in India.
- In 2009, the first Rapid Arc Therapy facility in India.
- It has a first medical school in India which offers degrees in various sub-specialties of oncology by Medical Council of India.
Services for patients and families
Comfort During Stay
- Beauty salon
- Business centre services
- Café
- Dedicated smoking areas
- Dry cleaning
- Family accommodation
- Fitness centre
- Free Wifi
- Laundry
- Mobility accessible rooms
- Nursery / Nanny services
- Parking available
- Personal assistance / Concierge
- Phone in Room
- Private rooms
- Religious facilities
- Safe in the room
- Shop
- Spa and wellness
- Special offer for group stays
- TV in room
- Welcome Package
Food Services
- Diet on Request
- International Cuisine
- Restaurant
- Self-Cooking
Money Matters
- ATM
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Foreign currency exchange
- Health insurance coordination
- Medical travel insurance
- Netbanking
Patient Support
- Document legalisation
- Medical records transfer
- Online doctor consultation
- Pharmacy
- Post operative followup
- Rehabilitation
Transportation
- Airport pickup
- Car Hire
- Flight booking
- Local tourism options
- Local transportation booking
- Private driver / Limousine services
- Shopping trip organisation
- Visa / Travel office
Language Support
- Interpreter
- Translation services
How Cancer Care 24 helps you get treated here
- Share your reportsSend your scans, biopsy and discharge summaries on WhatsApp or through the form.
- Free expert reviewAn oncologist reviews your case and suggests the right treatment and specialist.
- Cost estimate and planYou receive an indicative cost, the length of stay and appointment dates.
- Travel and stay supportWe help with the medical visa letter, airport pickup, accommodation and an interpreter.