Users' questions

Who Found Adyar cancer?

Who Found Adyar cancer?

Muthulakshmi Reddy
Cancer Institute WIA/Founders

Who is the head of Adyar Cancer Institute?

V. Shanta

V. Shanta
Nationality Indian
Education MBBS, MD
Alma mater Madras Medical College
Occupation Chairperson of Adyar Cancer Institute

Which one is the best cancer hospital in India?

Top 10 cancer specialty hospitals in India

  • Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
  • The Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai.
  • Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai.
  • The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad.
  • Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi.

Who was Dr Shanta?

Dr Shanta, chairperson of The Cancer Institute at Adyar in Chennai, and doyen of oncology, who focused her expertise over half a century in trying to make cancer care affordable in the country, died of a heart attack. She was 93.

When did Adyar cancer start?

June 18, 1954
Cancer Institute WIA/Founded

Did Shantha marry?

Dr Shanta, who never married, is survived by her sister Susheela. The siblings lived in rooms built on the terrace of the Cancer Institute’s old building in Gandhi Nagar. It had been her home since 1955.

What is the term for a doctor who specializes in treating cancer with radiation therapies?

An oncologist may also be called a cancer specialist. The field of oncology has 3 major areas based on treatments: medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology. Medical oncologists treat cancer using medication, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

Which is the No 1 cancer hospital in India?

Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai: Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai tops the list of best and most advanced cancer treatment centres in India. It takes pride in providing free care to around 70% of its cancer patients.

Is PGI good for cancer treatment?

We started using this facility in 2016 for bone, prostate and to some extent kidney cancers,” said Dr Sanjay. He said, “Using these images, target organs (cancer) get chemotherapy which does not kill the healthy tissues or surrounding organs. Therefore, it’s a safe treatment as compared to the conventional treatment.”

Is Dr Shantha married?

What does an oncologist?

An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. An oncologist may also be called a cancer specialist. The field of oncology has 3 major areas based on treatments: medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology.

Who is the first woman doctor in Tamilnadu?

Muthulakshmi Reddy, spelled Reddi in some British Indian sources, (30 July 1886 Madras – 22 July 1968) was an Indian medical practitioner, social reformer and Padma Bhushan award recipient.