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The Cancer Institute (WIA - Women's Indian Association), also known as the Adyar Cancer Institute, is a non-profit cancer treatment and research centre based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. [1] The Cancer Institute (WIA) was established in the year 1952 under the leadership of Muthulakshmi Reddy . [ 2 ]
Viswanathan Shanta (11 March 1927 – 19 January 2021) [1] was an Indian oncologist and the chairperson of Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai.She is best known for her efforts towards making quality and affordable cancer treatment accessible to all patients in her country.
Regional Cancer Centres (RCCs) are cancer care hospitals and research institutes operating in India under the joint control and funding of the Government of India and the respective state governments. The name 'regional' because each of these institutions cater to a designated region, usually a number of districts in the country.
In 2015–2016, construction of four multi-storied blocks began at a cost of ₹ 1,244.8 million. Of these, three buildings, namely, rheumatology block, nephrology block, and urology and hepatology blocks, built at a cost of ₹ 553.3 million, were completed in February 2017, March 2017, and June 2018, respectively. [17]
Adults with curable cancers also receive free treatment. During the last five years, drugs worth Rs.80 lakhs have been supplied free of cost to the low income group. Annually more than 17,000 new cancer cases, more than 50,000 follow-up visits of old cases and more than 80,000 non-cancer patients for investigations report at the centre.
Lalit Kumar is an Indian oncologist, known to have contributed to the development of low cost medical facilities in Delhi. [1] The Government of India honoured him, in 2014, with the award of Padma Shri , the fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of medicine.
Adyar, Chennai, a locality of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Battle of Adyar, October 1746; Adyar River, a river in Chennai city Adyar Creek. Adyar Eco Park (also known as Tholkappia Poonga), an ecological park set up in the Adyar estuary area; Adyar Ananda Bhavan, Indian vegetarian restaurant chain; Adyar Cancer Institute; Adyar Film Institute
The neurology department was started in 1965 and handles clinical psychology, physiotherapy, epilepsy, special needs treatment and dietetics. Gynaecology department started as an outpatient wing in 1965 with ante and post-natal care. In 1991, obstetric and infertility clinics were also added for attending to high risk deliveries.