Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute And Research Centre

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC) is counted among India's best hospitals. It is a charitable hospital providing a variety of treatments in areas like surgeries, bone marrow transplants, medical oncology and others. More than two lakh patients have been treated for different types of cancers at the hospital since its inception in1996. The hospital is accredited by NABH and NABL and has Green OT and Nursing Excellence certifications.

It has a highly experienced team of oncologists who provide the best cancer treatment. HIFU technology using SONABLATE 500 for treating organ-confined prostate cancer is a speciality here. Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital avails cancer screenings at a subsidized rate that helps detect cancer early and has a renowned lung cancer ward. Moreover, they also have a research wing of the hospital which looks into finding the cause and symptoms and getting a cure for the disease.

Infrastructure

The hospital has 302 beds with an advanced facility for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and is recognized as one of the premium institutes in the country. The hospital specializes in the bone marrow transplant unit, IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Technique), IGRT (Image Guided Radiation Therapy), Da Vinci Robotic system, and True Beam System. It uses the latest technology that targets cancer cells in tumors and even in moving organs such as the lungs, prostate and kidneys with precision while sparing the surrounding normal healthy tissues. It is a NABH and NABL accredited cancer hospital. It has been awarded the Greentech Environmental Excellence Award and the Golden Peacock Award for Environment Excellence to provide the best service in cancer treatment.

The hospital has a modern infrastructure that spans over 2 lakh square feet and strives to provide a complete spectrum of specialities in medical, radiation and surgical oncology, anesthesiology, internal medicine, pediatric hematology and oncology services, etc. The institute offers best-in-class technology and machinery such as whole-body robotic surgery, a revolutionary 3D mammography machine called Tomosynthesis, advanced diagnostic & imaging techniques including PET CT, circulating tumor cell testing, next-generation sequencing, etc. It was started as 152 bedded hospital, and now it is a 302-bedded hospital. The institute has 100+ consultants, 150+ resident doctors, 500+ nursing staff and 150+ paramedical technicians. This institute is certified by ISO:9001 and ISO:14001. It introduced electrical technology as a' Nanoknife' service in 2013. The hospital established a new cancer centre in NitiBagh in 2016.

Treatment

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre provides radiation oncology treatment, medical oncology, bone marrow transplant etc for the cancer patients. The institute diagnoses and treats around 60,000 patients annually. It has North India's first exclusive pediatric cancer care unit dedicated to caring for teenagers and children with blood disorders and cancer. It offers super specialized tertiary care services in surgical, medical and radiation oncology. It is one among few centres globally providing cutting-edge diagnostic technologies, minimally invasive surgery, targeted treatment, chemotherapies, radiotherapy, and prevention. The centre offers the best techniques such as intra-operative brachytherapy, whole-body robotic surgery, true beam, frequency ultrasound, PET MRI fusion, high tomosynthesis and nucleic acid testing. It offers advanced diagnostic & imaging techniques, including circulating tumor cell testing, PET CT, and next-generation sequencing.

Tumor Board 

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre has a dedicated tumor board which acts as a second opinion clinic for more critical cases than others.  The tumor board facilitates the collaboration of oncologists to discuss and provide the best treatment for the patients. The hospital also offers super specialized tertiary care services in medical, surgical and radiation oncology, streamlined into dedicated site-specific teams. Super Specialists at RGCIRC practice an organ-specific multi-disciplinary approach to cancer diagnosis and treatment. It uses front-line technology that helps accurately identify each patient's unique cancer and plan treatment for the best possible results. The first hospital in India to begin robotic surgery for cancer patients, the first hospital in India to install an actual beam for precision radiotherapy and the first hospital in India to set up a molecular laboratory.

The Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre is located in New Delhi, India.

It conducts extensive research in various areas related to cancer treatment and care.

The research focuses on:

Innovative therapeutic approaches, precision medicine, early detection methods, cancer genetics, targeted therapies, supportive care interventions, and clinical trials for evaluating novel treatments. Through collaborations with national and international organizations, the institute strives to contribute to the advancement of cancer research and enhance patient outcomes.