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72+Years of pioneering cancer care
Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar
Cancer is preventable.
Ethical Cancer Care since 1954
15,000+New patients welcomed each year
1,50,000+Follow-up visits supported yearly
65%Beds free or highly subsidised
- NABH Accredited
- NABL Accredited
- UICC Member
- Regional Cancer Centre
- State Cancer Institute
- Public Charitable Institution · Since 1954
- WIA — Women's Indian Association
With Humanity and In Wisdom
Seven Decades of Comprehensive Cancer Care.
The Cancer Institute (WIA), also known as Adyar Cancer Institute, is a public charitable voluntary not-for-profit institution dedicated to the service of cancer patients since 1954. It is a Regional Centre for Cancer Research and Treatment and recognized as the State Cancer Institute. The institute offers ethical, state-of-the-art multi-modality treatment from prevention to palliation.
Our Mission
To provide state-of-the-art treatment for all cancer patients irrespective of social or economic status; to carry out clinical, applied, and fundamental research; to spread knowledge on all aspects of cancer; and to reduce the incidence of cancer through prevention.
Our Vision
No human being should suffer because of cancer. If cancer develops, appropriate treatment should help every person lead the remaining part of life in good quality and normal duration.
Comprehensive Cancer Care – From Prevention to Palliation
Multi-modality treatment
Surgical, medical and radiation treatments according to each patient's need.
Your Care Journey
From your first questions to your follow-up visits, find your next step at Cancer Institute (WIA).
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Why Cancer Institute (WIA)
Get to know the institute and our approach to cancer care.
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Planning Your Visit
Find the information you need before coming to the institute.
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New Patient Services
Understand how to get started as a new patient.
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Follow-up Patient Care
Find guidance for your return visits and ongoing care.
Specialist departments, one integrated plan.
Our Campus Spaces
Dr V Shanta Campus
Dr S Krishnamurthi Campus
General OPD (Out Patient Department)
Radiation Department
Emergency Ward
Day CareDr V Shanta Campus
Special OPD (Out Patient Department)
Request a consultation.
Call 044 2220 9150 (Ext 211 / 164 / 169 / 152 / 105) between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
Frequently asked questions
Use the appointment form on this page or call 044-22209150 / 22350131 between 7AM and 5PM.
Registration time is 7:30AM to 11AM.
The institute is a public charitable not-for-profit institution. Care can be free, subsidised, or paid for according to need.
Comprehensive Cancer Care including Cancer Prevention and Early Detection, Diagnosis, Outpatient and Inpatient Services, Palliative Care and Hospice, Rehabilitation, Supportive Care and Counselling
Yes. The institute conducts clinical research and is a national nursery for oncology specialists, with courses and fellowships across disciplines.
Support Patient Care & Research
Your support helps us treat over two-thirds of our patients for free or at subsidized rates. Every contribution saves lives.