Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai

• Chennai, India

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre features over 50 medical/surgical oncologists.

Sub-specialities:

• Bone & Soft Tissue Oncology
• Breast Oncology
• Uro-Oncology
• Head & Neck Oncology
• Neuro-Oncology

• Major cancers like breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, gastrointestinal, and blood cancers are treated.
• The centre is equipped to treat certain complex and rare cancers that are particularly suitable for proton therapy, like sarcomas and neuroendocrine tumors.

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre is equipped with high-end infrastructure and facilities. Here’s a breakdown:

Diagnostics: The hospital offers advanced diagnostic facilities, including:

• PET-CT
• MRI (3.0 Tesla system)
• Liquid biopsy (not explicitly mentioned but falls under advanced diagnostics)
• Genomic testing (Digital Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics are available)
• Digital Pathology

A comprehensive range of treatment options is available:

• Proton Therapy (South Asia’s first center with multi-room gantries)
• Robotic Surgery (da Vinci® Xi Robotic Surgery system)
• Immunotherapy
• Radiation Therapy
• Medical Oncology (Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy)
• Theranostics program

Recent Advancements:

Proton therapy and CAR-T cell therapy to combat cancer effectively.

This is a selection of distinguished oncology specialists at APCC:

Note: Prices are approximate and subject to change. For accurate estimates, please contact Medanta directly.

• Annual Cancer Cases Treated: Apollo Poton Cancer Centre has performed over thousands of cancer and robotic surgeries and over 1200 proton therapy sessions.
• Success Rates: Has a proven track record of 70-80% survival rate.
• Patient Testimonials: Patients are highly positive about the advanced care and compassionate treatment.

We offer comprehensive services for international patients, including:

• Visa and medical travel assistance
• Language interpreters
• Airport transfers.
• Accommodation booking for the patient and family/attendants
• Advice on cost estimates and medical financial counseling

• Hospital Rooms– General wards to VIP suites with amenities like WiFi and room service are available in the hospital.
• Hotels – There are also hotels at different costs from budget to luxury within proximity to the hospital.

• Food – Restaurants with international cuisines are available nearby.

The medical facility enables cashless medical procedures through both domestic insurance providers ICICI Lombard and Star Health and international insurance firms Bupa and Cigna. Cashless treatment options are also available for insured patients.

We can assist you and your family with appointment bookings, coordination for second opinions, providing cost estimations, and treatment planning to ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care.

– Yes, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre is fully wheelchair accessible.

– Yes, 24/7 ambulance services are available.

– Yes, ATMs are available within the hospital premises.

– Yes, a fully operational blood bank is available.

– Visiting hours for the ICU are typically restricted to ensure patient rest and care.

– Yes, a 24-hour pharmacy is available on-site.