Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC)
Chennai
, India
5
reviews
Price level Medium
Joint Commission International (JCI)
2019
Year of foundation
150
beds
1000
patients per year
1
Proton Centre in South Asia & the Middle East
About clinic
The Apollo Proton Cancer Center (APCC) is a unique medical institution for the treatment of oncological diseases. The hospital operates as part of the largest medical network Apollo Hospitals Group in India. The first proton center in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
It is located in the Indian city of Chennai and works since 2019.
It has the prestigious JCI accreditation.
Specialization is radiation therapy with protons.
Description
The hospital is equipped with 3 special treatment rooms:
- 2 rooms for irradiation in the supine position;
- 1 room in which the patient undergoes the process of irradiation of brain tumors while sitting.
The center in Chennai is equipped with unique medical and diagnostic equipment. For example, the C230 Cyclotron and the Proteus Plus system. These are key installations for carrying out proton therapy. Thanks to these devices, high-precision irradiation of the affected area is provided. In this case, most of the radiation is directed to the center of the tumor and does not affect neighboring tissues.
The medical complex is designed for 150 beds. Annually it can accept 1,000 patients from all over the world. Accommodation of patients from other countries is organized in hotels and apartments near the medical center.
Modern oncology treatment at Apollo Hospital
Proton therapy is a relatively new but the safest and most effective method of treating many cancers.
This type of irradiation is relevant when the tumor is located in hard-to-reach places:
- eyeball;
- brain and spinal cord;
- head and neck;
- spine;
- lungs;
- mammary gland;
- digestive system;
The specialists of the center pay special attention to the treatment of malignant neoplasms in children. Their body is in the process of growth, and they are most susceptible to adverse reactions after conventional radiation therapy. Proton therapy rarely causes negative reactions and leads to future relapses. Lymphomas, sarcomas, and neuroblastomas respond well to treatment with protons.
The most successful result of exposure to protons on tumors with well-defined boundaries and in the absence of metastases. It should be noted that doctors do not consider proton irradiation to be an alternative to surgery or chemotherapy.
The duration of the course is individual and depends on many indicators. It usually takes 1-2.5 months.
Advantages
Apollo Proton Therapy Center in India offers world-class medical services:
- Treatment for adults and children is available.
- Qualified medical staff, which includes specialists who mainly worked in the famous proton therapy centers in Western Europe and the USA.
- A diagnostic plan and a detailed treatment plan are developed by a multidisciplinary team of specialists.
- Advanced protocol for radiotherapy.
- Powerful medical equipment.
- No need for hospitalization. Treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis.
- The cost of treatment is several times lower than in similar clinics in Europe and the USA.
It is important to understand that proton therapy has its own characteristics. It is not recommended for all oncological pathologies. Oncologists of the center in Chennai recommend that patients first contact them. The doctors will review the medical records and tell if the patient is eligible for proton treatment. To do this, it is convenient to leave a request on the Experts Medical website.
Medical coordinators will help prepare medical documents, transfer them to the Apollo center, and prepare a preliminary consultation with a radiologist via telemedicine.
The best specialties of the hospital
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Oncology
Jo-ann Adonis
5/5
Diagnosis: Proton therapy treatment
I had my proton treatment here at Apollo Proton Cancer Center in Chennai, India, I am from the Philippines but currently working in Dubai, UAE. We were met from the airport by Mr. Leggings who brought us here safely. The security guards in the lobby, the International Patient Services staff, the housekeepers from all floors of the hospital, the nurses and the technicians in the proton area are very kind and caring, they made me feel comfortable while I was waiting for my treatment. The nurses on the ward are always available and most nurses are very pleasant. They found time to talk to me and support me. The infection control nurse is also considerate, reminding me to wear a mask for protection. Nutritionist and ENT doctor Joseph are professionals. Words are not enough to thank my doctors for making me feel loved and important. Dr. Sapna, Dr. Nagar, Dr. Patrick and Dr. Sujith are such a great team of experts. I would like to give a special thanks to the doctor who planned my proton treatment, but I forget his name. I am very grateful to all the staff at the Apollo Proton Therapy Center.
Samir kanti Saha
5/5
Diagnosis: Proton therapy treatment
I like to thank all staff here in Apollo Proton Cancer
Special thanks to Dr.Bhavna Sherohi who is well experienced and I like the way she gives treatment to her patients, I pray for her good health and a prosperous future ahead. I will recommend every patient, if they want better treatment, must come and do proton treatment here in APCC.
Belal Ahmed Rony
5/5
Diagnosis: oncology
Doctor RAKESH JALALI is a professional doctor and he helped me through my whole process of proton therapy treatment in Apollo Proton Cancer Centre.
Natalia
5/5
Diagnosis: oncology
Came here to undergo a course of proton therapy. APCC was chosen because of more democratic prices than in Europe. The procedures went smoothly from start to finish. The staff is very attentive and polite. Doctors and technicians in the proton zone help and support. The hospital itself is clean and tidy. Thank you all very much for your concern.
Aditya Dixit
5/5
Diagnosis: oncology
We visited Apollo proton in Chennai for cancer treatment last month we finish proton treatment, and our experience was truly amazing. The hospitality was excellent, and we were amazed by their amazing service. Thank u Apollo proton center.
Help pay for treatment
Experts Medical cooperates with foreign funds that help our patients pay for treatment
You can receive compensation up to 20,000 euros for the treatment of a patient under the age of 18
Cost of diagnostics and operations
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Best clinic's doctors
Srinivas Chilukuri
oncologists, radiologist
Work experience:
over 19 years
Achievements:
Professional Work:
- Significantly contributed in establishing RapidArc, IGRT, SRS and SBRT programme at YCI.
- Instrumental in establishing and running Varian School for High Precision Radiotherapy (in collaboration with Varian Medical Systems), which has till date trained more than 220 radiation oncologists and physicists across the Indian subcontinent.
- Co-founded Optimus Oncology Pvt. Ltd. with five of his friends and colleagues, which will be running 3 oncology departments in rural Maharashtra.
Publications & Awards:
- More than 30 recent publications in high impact international journals.
- Was in-charge of academics and tumor boards at YCI and 14 DNB students have completed their training under his direct supervision.
- Have been regular in various national and international meetings as an invited faculty.
Among the several awards, in 2013, he has received American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) IDEA award for being among the most promising young oncologists for that year at their annual meeting in Chicago. - Successfully organized a national level meeting of Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology at Hyderabad with more than 400 delegates. The meeting received rave reviews for academic format and content.
- Have been a part of a select ICMR panel consisting of around ten oncologists, who have formulated national guidelines on management of gastric cancers.
Areas of Expertise:
- Paediatric Cancers
- Thoracic Cancers
- Lymphomas
- Genito Urinary Cancers
- Bone and Soft Tissue
Rakesh Jalali
oncologists, radiologist
Work experience:
over 35 years
Achievements:
Doctor of Medicine (M.D) in Radiotherapy and Oncology.
Areas of Expertise: Neuro Oncology
Professional Work:
- The Neuro Oncology group at TMH was developed by Dr. Jalali. It is hailed as the finest such unit in India and recognized throughout the world.
- Instrumental in establishing the Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology (ISNO) in 2008. He served as its founding general secretary, then its President and now chairing its senior advisory council.
- A much sought-after speaker, he is widely regarded for his teaching and providing expert guidance to various national and international scientific meetings and professional societies.
- Famed for his commitment to charity and promoting equitable cancer care for patient populations in the developing world. He founded the ‘Brain Tumour Foundation of India’, an internationally recognized charity organization dedicated to the welfare of the patients with brain tumours and their families.
Publications & Awards:
- Has more than 300 peer review publications.
- His research publications include high-impact journals such as the Lancet, Lancet Oncology, JAMA Oncology and JCO to name a few.
- Has been instrumental in guiding treatment philosophies in the management of cancers.
- Awarded as the Best Oncologist Award by Medscape in 2014.
- Received the Top Radiation Oncologist Award for 3 consecutive years from 2014 onwards.
RAMYA UPPULURI
HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY
Work experience:
over 15 years
Achievements:
Professional Work:
- Fellowship of National Board (FNB) fellow in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
- Observership in Immunology and BMT at Great Ormand Street Hospital, London, UK in June 2019
- Indian society of neurooncology (ISNO) fellowship at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 2018
- St Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Intensive infection prevention and control course for infection preventionists in 2019
Publications & Awards:
- Over 50 publications in peer reviewed journals
- Young investigator award – Asian Society of Paediatric Research, Hong Kong 2017
- J C Patel award session – Haematocon 2014 and 2017
- Best oral paper – Phocon 2015, ISPID 2016, Mahapedicon 2009, Bombay medical congress 2004
- Travel awards – APSID-Honk Kong, APBMT-Singapore, Histocyte society meeting-Ireland, ESH EBMT course in HSCT-Ireland
- Oral presentation at Asian society of pediatric research, Hong Kong, October 2017, ESH-EBMT training course in May 2017 at Saggart, Dublin, Ireland, SIOP 2015 at Cape Town, South Africa
Areas of Expertise:
- Pediatric oncology
- Pediatric hematology, including thalassemia major and primary immune deficiency disorders
- Pediatric blood and marrow transplantation
RADHAKRISHNAN SATHEESAN
PEDIATRIC SURGERY
Work experience:
over 20 years
Achievements:
Dr. Radhakrishnan is a Sr. Consultant Pediatric Surgeon with over 2 decades experience in pediatric solid tumors. He has been working in the Apollo group since 2010. Dr. RK was an integral part of the team that planned and successfully executed the separation of ‘Ischiopygopagus conjoined twins’, first time, in India in 2013.
Attending Surgeon and Faculty, Maimonides Infant’s and Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Surgery at St. George’s Medical School, Grenada
Active participant and faculty at various National and International conferences.
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Why do patients choose Apollo Hospital in New Delhi for treatment?
Apollo Hospital is the leading hospital of the largest medical network Apollo Hospitals Group in India. Every year, specialists provide medical services to 1,000,000 patients, most of whom come from other countries.
The hospital is recognized as a national leader in the following areas:
- oncology;
- cardiac surgery;
- neurosurgery;
- neurology;
- bariatric surgery;
- orthopedics.
The main principle of the work of the medical staff is to make healthcare at the level of international standards accessible to everyone.
Benefits of treatment at Apollo Hospital:
- Innovative medical technologies.
- Comprehensive treatment according to international protocols.
- Qualified specialists who undergo annual training and certification.
- Modern equipment.
- Availability of NABL-accredited clinical laboratories, including the largest sleep laboratory in Asia. Apollo was the first in India to receive international JCI certification in 2005, 2008, and 2011.
- It is one of the best cardiology centers in the country. It takes the 6th place according to The WEEK in 2013.
- The best transplantation department in India.
- The first colorectal surgery center in the country. Annually, 1,200 interventions are performed, mainly by laparoscopic and robotic methods.
- Own blood bank.
- Affordable cost of treatment – prices for procedures are 2-3 times lower than in clinics in Israel, Europe, and the USA.
- Comfortable service for foreign patients, including telemedicine and translation services.
The clinic has received many awards, including:
- Express Healthcare Excellence Awards for excellence in patient care and corporate social responsibility;
- India’s Best Surgical Team of the Year, awarded by BMU for Robotic Surgery;
- It is ranked 2nd in a survey of Indian general care hospitals in 2017;
- In 2021, the authoritative edition of Newsweek included Apollo Hospitals in the list of the best clinics in the world.
How are diagnosis and treatment carried out at Apollo Hospital in New Delhi?
The hospital is equipped with the latest medical equipment. Thanks to this, doctors have the opportunity to make a diagnosis with an accuracy of 100%, draw up an optimal therapy regimen individually for each patient, and conduct treatment at a high level.
Patients have access to examinations on digital X-ray machines and mammographs with direct photon counting technology, the latest densitometers, ultrasound systems, 320-slice CT, 3-Tesla MRI, PET-CT scanners, etc.
The clinic is also equipped with devices for the precise implementation of all types of interventions.
Surgeons use:
- Novalis Tx linear accelerator is used for targeted irradiation of the tumor from all sides thanks to a rotating system.
- Robot-surgeon Da Vinci is applied for minimally invasive interventions in hard-to-reach places.
- Trans Oral Robotic Surgery is a robotic unit for performing transoral minimally invasive procedures that are safe for the patient.
- Brain Suite iMRI is a neuronavigation system for neurosurgical procedures.
- Renaissance installation with a navigation system is designed for robotic operations on the spine.
- Gamma Knife and Cyber Knife are radiosurgical units that allow to remove tumors in a non-surgical way with an accuracy of a millimeter.
A comprehensive treatment regimen is compiled by a team of qualified doctors, among whom there are world-famous specialists. During the course of therapy, the patient regularly undergoes intermediate screenings. This allows doctors to adjust the treatment regimen to achieve a high result. A rehabilitation program is available for patients after surgical procedures.
For everyone who wants to check their health status for preventive purposes, various check-up options have been developed. Apollo Hospital has an award for successfully completing 20 million examinations.
What procedures at Apollo Hospital are most in demand among foreign patients?
A powerful medical and diagnostic base and the high professionalism of the medical staff at Apollo Hospital allow us to provide high-quality medical care to patients in all medical areas.
International patients most often come to Apollo New Delhi for the following procedures:
- bone marrow, heart, kidney, liver transplantation;
- cardiac and orthopedic interventions;
- cancer treatment, including proton therapy;
- robotic operations on the spine;
- treatment of diseases of the digestive, genitourinary systems.
What are the features of the treatment of oncological diseases in Apollo Hospital?
Apollo Oncology Center is one of the best in India. Hospital specialists have access to advanced technologies so that patients receive the best comprehensive treatment. The treatment regimen for each case is adopted at the oncological council, which includes leading experts.
Patients have access to unique diagnostic procedures using modern equipment, which allow them to make a diagnosis with an accuracy of up to 100%.
Patients have access to unique diagnostic procedures on modern equipment that allow making a diagnosis with an accuracy of up to 100%, including the revolutionary Liquid Biopsy screening. It allows to determine the presence of malignant neoplasms by a drop of blood at an early stage.
Among the advanced technologies of the cancer center:
- Radiation therapy using CyberKnife, Novalis, Trubim. It allows to irradiate the tumor at a distance with an accuracy of 1 mm without affecting healthy tissue.
- Robotic operations on Da Vinci. With their help, surgeons accurately remove tumors through minimal incisions about 1 cm, without damaging neighboring tissues. It is used in surgery of the brain, head and neck, lungs, mammary glands, stomach, uterus and ovaries, bladder, and prostate.
- Proton therapy. Innovative version of radiation therapy. It allows to irradiate the affected tissues more accurately than with traditional radiation therapy and protect healthy ones as much as possible. It has a low risk of adverse reactions and relapses in the future. This is an effective technology for the treatment of cancer in hard-to-reach places. It is especially recommended for the treatment of children.
Among the achievements of oncologists:
- complete cure of a 64-year-old female patient with several oncological diagnoses: cancer of the breast, esophagus, and uterus;
- Successful removal of a stomach tumor in a 110-year-old woman.
Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is also successfully performed in Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. Oncologists have performed over 700 successful transplantations.
All types of stem cell transplantations are available:
- autologous – from the patient himself;
- allogeneic – from related or unrelated donors.
To prevent complications after the BMT procedure, the medical center has strict infection control regulations in place.
Why do patients come to Apollo Hospital for heart surgeries?
Cardiac surgeons in Apollo specialize in:
- coronary artery bypass grafting;
- replacement and correction of valves;
- heart surgery in newborns.
In the list of the best heart clinics in 2013, Apollo in New Delhi ranked 6th.
Features of the cardiocenter:
- Robotic operations. It is one of the most popular destinations among foreign patients.
- Operations on a beating heart include 95% of interventions. Doctors do not use a heart-lung machine and do not stop the heart. This promotes rapid recovery and reduces the risk of complications, including pulmonary edema and heart failure.
- When treating the blockage of several vessels, a minimally invasive hybrid revascularization is performed. Instead of opening the chest, the doctor makes a small incision between the ribs. All manipulations are performed using a monitor and a high-resolution camera.
- The procedure of coronary artery bypass grafting in coronary heart disease is carried out using MICAS technology. This is a minimally invasive intervention, in which the surgeon performs manipulations through an incision up to 4 cm in size. Doctors have successfully performed more than 400 such procedures. 99.6% of heart bypass surgeries are successful.
- When performing stenting, surgeons use Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold technology. It is based on a unique soluble stent, which dissolves itself after the return of normal functioning of the artery.
- Before surgical interventions, patients undergo diagnostics using the FFR method, a study of fractional blood flow reserve. This is an innovative technique that allows to determine whether the patient really needs surgical treatment.
Specialists of the cardiocenter performed 152,000 cardiological surgeries.
Why do patients choose Apollo Hospital for organ transplantations?
The Apollo Organ Transplantation Center in New Delhi is one of the largest in the world. It has the most active organ transplant program in the world since 2012.
The center specializes in corneal transplantation. They also carry out transplantation of internal organs: liver, kidneys, part of the intestine. Since 1998, specialists have successfully performed 21,000 kidney transplantations for adults and children, and 56,000 liver transplantations.
In India, there is a general queue for the distribution of donor organs. When a new donor organ arrives at the bank, it is checked for compatibility with all candidates in the order in which they were registered.
Apollo is the first Indian hospital, in which a liver transplantation on a child and a heart transplantation on a 65-year-old man are successfully performed.
How are orthopedic surgeries performed at Apollo Hospital?
The Renaissance robotic system is installed in the orthopedic center. It allows to perform spinal surgery in a gentle way, including the correction of complex spinal deformities due to scoliosis.
During knee replacement surgeries, the clinic’s orthopedists use Subvatus technology. It allows to make a minimum skin incision up to 10 cm (with a conventional operation – up to 20 cm). It also helps preserve muscle function.
As prostheses, innovative Attune implants are used, which are equipped with a system with adjustable rotation. These prostheses serve more than 30 years. Among the unique procedures performed by the doctors of the clinic:
- joint replacement in patients aged 90-100 years;
- bilateral total knee arthroplasty for a 93-year-old patient in one procedure.
How is it possible to go to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi for treatment?
For a quick and reliable organization of a trip to Apollo Hospital within a few days, you can contact Experts Medical.
Patients who apply to Experts Medical receive free consultations from a coordinating doctor and assistance in choosing an attending physician.
In a difficult situation, an online consultation with a doctor is possible. Also, doctors will assist in the preparation of medical documents. For a trip to Apollo Hospital, patients can use additional services from Experts Medical such as booking air tickets and hotel rooms and transfer from the airport.