Precision in treatment planning, excellence in radiation safety.
Comprehensive Allied Care. Dedicated to clinical excellence since 1954.
“Our journey is marked by the dedication and contributions of visionary leaders, shaping the department into a hub of academic excellence and clinical innovation since 1957.”
Precision in treatment planning, excellence in radiation safety.
The Department works in tandem with radiation oncology and is responsible for Treatment Planning of all cancer patients treated in Radiation Oncology, as well as radiation safety of patients and professionals.
Our journey began in November 1957 under the leadership of Dr. K.S. Chandrasekar, followed by Dr. A.V. Lakshmanan in 1958, whose dedication shaped the department's growth for over four decades.
Our journey is marked by the dedication of visionary leaders like Dr. I.S. Balakrishnan and Dr. N. Vivekanandan, shaping the department into a national hub of academic excellence.
Our services include a spectrum of methodologies, including conventional, conformal, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), VMAT and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) planning.
The Cancer Institute was the first center in the country to install and upgrade to RapidArc Technology in 2009, reflecting our commitment to innovative treatment.
We house state-of-the-art facilities including five linear accelerators, HDR units, and 8 ECLIPSE Treatment Planning systems to ensure the best possible care.
In 1981, we proudly pioneered the M.Sc. Medical Physics course in South Asia, producing over 500 graduates who serve globally.
Our research endeavors involve 3D printing technology, Portal dosimetry, and patient-specific QA, pushing the boundaries of medical physics.
Our department provides tailored support across multi-disciplinary divisions, integrating high-precision techniques with core academic excellence.
Conventional, Conformal, IMRT, VMAT and SBRT planning
High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy planning
M.Sc. (Medical Physics) course education
BSc Radiotherapy, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Technology teaching
Research mentoring for PhD Degrees
3D printing technology and Leaf modeling research
High-energy X-rays and electrons for precise tumor targeting.
Reliable external beam radiotherapy using Cobalt-60 source.
High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for targeted internal radiation.
Dedicated CT for accurate 3D treatment planning and simulation.
Advanced Varian software for comprehensive treatment planning.
Elekta's precision planning system for optimized dose delivery.
A testament to our pioneering contributions in South Asia's medical physics and oncology curriculum research, establishing a legacy of clinical excellence.
Leading center in training international and national postgraduate fellows.
First center in the country to install RapidArc Technology (Jan 22, 2009)
Pioneered M. Sc. (Medical Physics) course in South Asia (1981)
Success in mentoring 12 PhD Degree scholars
Enrollment of 30 new students in M.Sc. course each year
Over 500 graduates contributing internationally
1. ‘Applicator volume elimination methods and their influence on DVH analysis of HDR prostate implants’, N. Vivekanandan, et al., Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, 2006.
2. ‘Evaluation of Dose Difference due to Lung Tumor motion in Conventional, Conformal and IMRT’, Raghavendiran Boopathy, et al., Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, 2010.
3. ‘A phantom study on the effects of target motion in non-gated kV-CBCT imaging’, Sriram Padmanaban, et al., Australas Phys Eng Sci Med, 2010.
4. ‘The effects of target motion in kV-CBCT imaging’, Sriram Padmanaban, et al., Pol J Radiol, 2010.
5. ‘A Study on Evaluation of kV-CBCT-image-based Treatment Planning using Anthropomorphic Phantom’, Padmanaban Sriram, et al., Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, 2011.
6. ‘A study on dosimetric properties of electronic portal imaging device as a QA tool in VMAT’, Prabakar Sukumar, et al., Reports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy, 2011.
7. ‘Effects of Lung Tumor Motion on Delivered Dose Distribution during RapidArc’, Raghavendiran Boopathy, et al., Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, 2010.
8. ‘Volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy for esophageal cancer’, N. Vivekanandan, et al., Medical Dosimetry, 2012.
9. ‘Characterization of responses of 2d array seven29 detector for patient-specific QA in RapidArc’, S. A. Syamkumar, et al., Medical Dosimetry, 2012.
10. ‘A study on conventional IMRT and RapidArc treatment planning techniques for head and neck Cancers’, S.A. Syam Kumar, et al., Reports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy, 2012.
11. ‘Exit fluence analysis using portal dosimetry in volumetric modulated arc therapy’, Prabakar Sukumar, et al., Reports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy, 2012.
12. ‘A patient-specific quality assurance study on absolute dose verification in RapidArc treatments’, S. A. Syam Kumar, et al., Medical Dosimetry, 2012.
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