Cancer Institute (W.I.A.), Adyar

Tamil Nadu Population-Based Childhood Cancer Registry(TNPBCCR)

A pioneering initiative aimed at improving childhood cancer outcomes through high-quality, population-based data collection.

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India’s First Dedicated Childhood Cancer Registry

The Tamil Nadu Population-Based Childhood Cancer Registry (TN-PBCCR), led by the Cancer Institute (W.I.A.), Adyar, is a pioneering initiative aimed at improving childhood cancer outcomes through high-quality, population-based data collection.

MMTR Foundation (Since 1981)

Built upon the Madras Metropolitan Tumor Registry, operational since 1981 under the National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP) of ICMR.

Years Age Group

India’s first dedicated registry focused exclusively on childhood cancers.

High-Resolution Population Data Collection

The registry systematically captures detailed, high-resolution data on newly diagnosed pediatric cancer cases across the Greater Chennai Corporation, covering a population of approximately 8 million:

  • Staging (Toronto System)Standardized pediatric cancer staging according to Toronto guidelines.
  • Treatment DetailsComprehensive documentation of multidisciplinary oncologic treatments.
  • Treatment AdherenceSystematic tracking of therapy completion and protocol compliance.
  • Socioeconomic FactorsEvaluating socioeconomic determinants affecting access to pediatric oncology care.
  • Referral PatternsMapping referral pathways across healthcare levels to tertiary cancer centres.

Chennai PBCCR Report 2022 & TN-PBCCR Inauguration

Supported by TNCRP and key government initiatives—including the declaration of cancer as a notifiable disease in Tamil Nadu (2018)—the registry enables comprehensive reporting across the state.

The first Chennai PBCCR report 2022 release and the inauguration of TN-PBCCR were officially held on January 30, 2025, by Thiru Ma. Subramanian, Hon’ble Health Minister of Tamil Nadu. The report has generated significant interest among policymakers and the oncology community and is contributing to ongoing efforts to improve childhood cancer survival outcomes.

  1. Mandatory Notification (2018)

    Government declaration of cancer as a notifiable disease in Tamil Nadu enables comprehensive reporting across the state.

  2. Policy & Oncology Impact

    Generating evidence-based data to guide policy decisions and strengthen pediatric oncology care.

Jan 30, 2025

Official Report Release & TN-PBCCR Inauguration

Scaling Across 76 Million Lives

Serving as a model for other states in India and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Building on this achievement, the TNPBCCR team has expanded the registry to cover the entire state of Tamil Nadu, encompassing a population of 76 million. This expansion aims to establish one of the largest childhood cancer registries globally and serve as a model for other states in India and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

  • 76M Statewide Population Coverage
  • Global Reference Model for LMICs
  • Evidence-Based Policy Decisions
  • Strengthening Pediatric Oncology Care