
Apollo Hospitals Inaugurated Its 3rd Cancer Centre in Chennai at Vanagram
The Centre at Vanagram is equipped w ith Tamil Nadu’s First Elekta Harmony Pro
Chennai, 29th January, 2025 – Apollo H ospitals proudly inaugurated its third ca ncer centre in Chennai. This compr ehensive cancer centre at Vanagaram was inaugurated by Mr. Ma. Subrama nian, Hon ‘ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, and M s. Supriya Sahu IAS, Addi tional Chief Secretary, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu alo ong with Dr. Pratha p C Reddy, Founder & Chairman, Apoll o Hospitals Enterpris e Ltd (AHEL), Dr. Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, AHE L, and Ms. Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director, AHEL.
Mr. Ma. Subramanian, Hon’ble Ministe r for Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Tamil Nadu said, “Our focus is in sy nergy with bringing advanced cancer care to Tamil Nadu, and we’re happy t hat Apollo Cancer Centres is constantl y bringing n ewer and innovative tech nologies to the State and extending it across India and globally. I applaud AC Cs and the team for their tireless effor ts in revolutionizing c ancer care in In dia. The inauguration of Apollo Cancer Centre at Vanagaram is a significant m ilestone in our collective fight against cancer.”
Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Founder & Chai rman, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd ., s aid, “At Apollo Hospitals, our missi on is to bring world-class healthcare to the pe ople of India, and we are comm itted to investing in the latest technolo gy and ingfrastructure to achieve this. The open ing of our new centre in Vana garam will considerably enhance acce ss to top-tier cancer care for patients acbross Chennai and the surrounding region. This launch aligns with our vis ion of a future where cancer is no long er a life-threatening disisease, but a m anageable condition. We will continue to strive towards this goal by investing in research, innovation, and the best p ossible care for our patients.”
Ms. Supriya Sahu IAS, Additional Chief S ecretary, Dept of Health & Family We lfare Govt. of Tamil Nadu, said, “This n ew centre, quality cancer care is being brou ght closer to the people, ensuring that n o one is deprived of the treatme nt they deserve. This is a significant st ep towar ds a healthier and more resili ent commu nity.”
Speaking during the event Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Ap ollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., said,Ap ollo Hospitals continues to lead the nat ion in cancer care by setting new benc hmarks in treatment, innovation, and patient support. The launch of Apollo Cancer Cent re in Vanagaram, which is equipped with Tamil Nadu’s first Elek ta Harmony Pro radiation therapy tech nology, is a testam ent to this commitm ent. This facility has now brought adva nced oncology servic es closer to hom e, reducing travel time a nd increasing convenience for patients and their car egivers. The inauguration of our 23rd Cancer Centre underscores our dedica ation to providing world-class cancer care accessible to every patient.”
A key feature of the Apollo Cancer Cen tre at Vanagaram is its standalone ded iccated unit, which provides comprehe nsi sive cancer care. The Centre offers adva nced diagnostic services, surgical and radiation oncology, and support fr om allie d specialized medical professi onals such as counsellors, dieticians, a nd speech therapists.
The Centre comprises a dedicated mul tidisciplinary team comprising renow ned oncologists from various specialti ties, including medical oncology, radia tion oncology, surgical oncology, patho ology, and nursing. This team works to gether to crea ate and implement com prehensive treat ment plans that are s pecific to each pati ent’s needs, ensuri ng holistic and compassionate care. Th eir organ-specific can cer management teams at the Vanagaram centre will fo cus on tailoring treatment strategies t o the unique characteristics of cancers in particular organs.
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