Apollo Proton Cancer Centre Chennai
South Asia’s First & Only Proton Therapy Centre | India’s First JCI-Accredited Dedicated Cancer Hospital
Hospital Overview
Opened in January 2019, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) is South Asia and the Middle East’s first and only proton therapy facility. It is a dedicated 150-bed comprehensive cancer centre and India’s first JCI-accredited dedicated cancer hospital. Equipped with the latest IBA Proteus®Plus multi-room system and pencil beam scanning technology, APCC offers the most precise form of radiation therapy available globally.
Key Milestones
- First & only Proton Therapy Centre in South Asia & Middle East (2019)
- India’s first JCI-accredited dedicated cancer hospital
- IBA Proteus®Plus with Pencil Beam Scanning – highest precision
- Successfully treated paediatric patients under anaesthesia
Accreditations
- Joint Commission International (JCI)
- NABH Accredited
- NABL Accredited Laboratories
Proton Beam Therapy at APCC
Technology Highlights
- IBA Proteus®Plus multi-room system
- Pencil Beam Scanning (PBS) for millimetre precision
- Ideal for brain, paediatric, head & neck, spine, prostate, breast, lung & recurrent tumours
- Reduces side effects by up to 60-70% compared to conventional radiation
Integrated Advanced Care
- TrueBeam STx, CyberKnife M6
- da Vinci Xi robotic surgery systems
- Full medical & surgical oncology under one roof
- Cancer Management Teams (CMT) – multidisciplinary tumour boards
Outcomes & Expertise
- High tumour control rates (up to 90% for certain cancers)
- Minimal long-term side effects
- Special expertise in treating children & complex cases
Available Advanced Treatments
| Treatment | Availability |
|---|---|
| Proton Beam Therapy (Pencil Beam) | ✓ (Only in South Asia) |
| Robotic Surgery (da Vinci Xi) | ✓ |
| CyberKnife Radiosurgery | ✓ |
| Immunotherapy & Targeted Therapy | ✓ |
| Bone Marrow Transplantation | ✓ (via Apollo network) |
| CAR-T Cell Therapy | Referral / Clinical Trials |
Why International Patients Choose APCC
Clinical Excellence
- Most precise radiation therapy available worldwide
- Globally trained oncologists & physicists
- Excellent outcomes with minimal side effects
Cost Advantage
- 60–80% lower than USA / Europe
- Transparent proton therapy packages
International Patient Services
- Dedicated International Lounge
- Multilingual coordinators (Arabic, Russian, French, etc.)
- Visa assistance, airport transfers, luxury accommodation
Contact & Location
Address
4/661, Dr Vikram Sarabai Instronic Estate
7th St, Dr. Vasi Estate, Phase II
Tharamani, Chennai
Tamil Nadu 600096, India
International Patients
Phone: +91-44-24506800
WhatsApp: +91 96000 41066
Email: international@apollohospitals.com
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