Pediatric Oncology
Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu
http://www.cancerinstitutewia.org
Supported Since: 2010
Site Overview
Adyar Cancer Institute was founded in 1954 by Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy, the first woman to graduate with a medical degree in India. Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the Cancer Institute has developed into a state-of-the-art hospital that sees over 125,000 patients annually. The pediatric oncology division saw 360 patients in 2007-2008, prior to the initiation of the Mahesh Memorial Pediatric Ward, the first dedicated pediatric oncology block, which became active in 2009. The Ward was named in honor of a Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma patient who was treated at the Cancer Institute and passed away after a 15-year stuggle.
Project Overview
The Foundation’s relationship with Adyar Cancer Institute began in 2008, when JDF gave a grant towards the construction of the MMT block. The next phase began in Jan 2010, with the Foundation giving towards salary supplementation for Adyar’s pediatric oncologist. The Foundation also supports the salary of the data manager, a pharmacist, a nutritionist, and seven nurses.
