Comprehensive Care for the Whole Woman Through Every Stage of Gynaecological Cancer from Prevention to Palliation.
Comprehensive Cancer Care. Providing ethical and accessible treatment since 1954.
“Our department is committed to providing compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based care to women with gynaecological cancers. Through teamwork, research, and patient-centred care, we strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.”
Comprehensive Care for the Whole Woman Through Every Stage of Gynaecological Cancer from Prevention to Palliation.
The Department of Gynaecological Oncology provides comprehensive care across the entire spectrum of gynaecological cancers, encompassing cancer awareness, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, survivorship, and palliation.
Working closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, anaesthesiology, nursing, and palliative care teams, the department ensures integrated, multidisciplinary management guided by expert gynaecological oncologists.
Care for women with gynaecological cancers presents unique clinical, emotional, and social challenges. We address impacts on body image, fertility, sexuality, and psychosocial well-being within the Indian socio-cultural context.
Gynaecological oncology is a rapidly evolving specialty, with ongoing innovations across surgical techniques, systemic therapies, and radiation strategies to improve patient outcomes.
An exclusive gynaecological oncology service provides the time, focus, and depth required to address complex needs, ensuring continuity across all phases of treatment.
The Department is exclusively staffed by highly qualified gynaecological oncologists dedicated solely to the care of women with gynaecological cancers.
The team remains actively engaged in continuous professional development and adopts recent innovations and advanced surgical techniques to deliver high-quality oncology care.
Consult our specialists if you experience any of the following:
Any of the above warning symptoms or signs
For cancer screening and HPV vaccination
If any screening test done elsewhere is abnormal
Avoid tobacco use in all forms.
Maintain a healthy weight and active lifestyle.
Follow a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Regular HPV test once every 5 years or Pap smear for women aged 21-65 years.
Clinical breast examination for women above 30 years.
Mammography for women above 40 years or earlier in high-risk women, as per screening guidelines.
Abnormal vaginal discharge (blood-stained or foul-smelling).
Postcoital bleeding, intermenstrual bleeding, or postmenopausal bleeding.
Persistent pelvic or abdominal pain.
Non-healing ulcers or growths in the genital area.
Any lump in the breast, nipple discharge, change in breast size or shape, skin changes over the breast, or swelling in the armpit.
State-of-the-art dedicated gynaecologic oncology operation theatres with advanced laparoscopic and Da Vinci Xi robotic systems
Multidisciplinary tumour board discussions
Advanced imaging services
Advanced pathology support
Access to comprehensive cancer care services within the institute
Provision for genetic counselling and high-tech advanced genetic testing
Validated HPV DNA-based screening assays with genotyping capability for accurate detection and type-specific identification of high-risk human papillomavirus infections
Associate Professor & Head of the Department
Associate Professor, Academic and Research In-Charge
MS (Obstet & Gynae, Gold Medalist), DNB (Obstet & Gynae), Post Doctoral Fellowship in Gynaecological Oncology (CMC Vellore), CCEPC, FMAS, DMAS, Fellowship in Hysteroscopy
MBBS (Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai), MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology (PGIMER Chandigarh), MCh Gynaecological Oncology (AHPGIC Cuttack), CCEPC
The legacy of the Department of Gynaecological Oncology at Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, is deeply rooted in the vision and lifelong dedication of Dr. Shantha V, whose commitment to cancer care—especially for women—laid the foundation for compassionate, ethical, and accessible oncology services. Her selfless service to patients and society earned national and international recognition and established Cancer Institute (WIA) as a symbol of trust and integrity in cancer care.
This legacy has been carried forward by successive generations of leaders and clinicians who have upheld and strengthened the department's core values. Over the decades, the department has evolved through advances in science and technology while remaining firmly grounded in its original ethos.
Truth, transparency, and ethical decision-making in patient care form the cornerstone of the department's philosophy.
Every patient is treated with dignity, humanity, and grace, ensuring that clinical excellence is matched with empathy and respect.
This enduring legacy continues to guide the department in its mission to serve women with gynaecological cancers and to train future leaders in oncology.
A testament to our pioneering contributions in medical care and research, establishing a legacy of clinical excellence.
Leading center in training international and national postgraduate fellows.
Long-standing contribution to gynaecological cancer care in India for more than 7 decades
Active involvement in academic training and research
Contributing to publications of national relevance
Participation in gynaecological cancer awareness and prevention activities and addressing more than 10,000 girls and women in the target age group in the last one year, while contributing to all three components of the WHO cervical cancer elimination goals 90-70-90: screening, vaccination, and treatment
Implementing the free HPV vaccination program in Villupuram and Chennai Districts, providing more than 1,000 doses of HPV vaccine at Villupuram and 5,000 doses at Chennai
Active collaboration with the State Government to support planning and implementation of HPV vaccination programs across the state
Education programs to strengthen the third arm of the WHO cervical cancer elimination goal: ensuring women diagnosed with preinvasive disease and cervical cancer receive appropriate treatment
Expert oncology care is just an appointment away. Our multidisciplinary team is here to provide you with the most advanced care in a supportive environment.
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