Tamil Nadu Population-Based
Childhood Cancer Registry
India’s first dedicated registry focused exclusively on childhood cancers (0–19 years), led by Cancer Institute (W.I.A.).
A Pioneering Pediatric Initiative
The Tamil Nadu Population-Based Childhood Cancer Registry (TNPBCCR) is a pioneering initiative aimed at improving childhood cancer outcomes through high-quality, population-based data collection.
Established in October 2022, the Chennai PBCCR is India’s first dedicated registry focused exclusively on childhood cancers (ages 0–19). It builds upon the legacy of the Madras Metropolitan Tumor Registry (MMTR), which has been operational since 1981.
A Model for the Global South
The registry serves as a model for other states in India and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), guiding evidence-based data for policy decisions.
Capturing the Complete Pediatric Journey
The registry systematically captures detailed data on newly diagnosed pediatric cancer cases across the Greater Chennai Corporation, covering approximately 8 million people.
Comprehensive Surveillance
Data is collected through a strong network of public and private hospitals, pathology laboratories, and vital statistics systems.
Chennai PBCCR Report 2022
Officially released on January 30, 2025, by Thiru Ma. Subramanian, Hon’ble Health Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Policy Impact
Generating significant interest among policymakers to improve survival outcomes for pediatric oncology.
State Collaboration
Supported by TNCRP and the 2018 notification mandate, declaring cancer a notifiable disease.
Scaling to 76 Million Lives
Building on the Chennai achievement, the TNPBCCR team has expanded the registry to cover the entire state of Tamil Nadu.
This expansion encompasses a population of 76 million, establishing one of the largest childhood cancer registries globally.
76M
LIVES COVERED