Comprehensive Cancer Care at SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram
At SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram, our Oncology Department is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary cancer care to patients across Western Chennai and beyond. As a newly established, state-of-the-art multispeciality hospital, we combine advanced diagnostic technology with deeply personalised clinical care — making expert oncology accessible to patients in their own community.
Our oncology unit is led by experienced senior consultants with decades of combined clinical expertise spanning Medical Oncology and Surgical Oncology. Whether you require an urgent cancer evaluation, are commencing systemic therapy, or need surgical intervention — our team has the expertise, infrastructure, and commitment to guide you through every step of your cancer journey.
From precise diagnostic workup and tumour staging through to chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and complex oncological surgery — SRM Prime's Oncology Department offers a comprehensive, patient-centred spectrum of cancer services, all under one roof.
Why Choose Srm Prime Hospital For Oncology Care
1. Expert Multidisciplinary Oncology Team
Our team of senior oncologists delivers precise and compassionate cancer care — from early-stage diagnosis through to advanced disease management. Medical Oncology and Surgical Oncology work in close coordination, ensuring every patient receives an integrated, individualised treatment plan.
2. Comprehensive Diagnostic & Staging Capability
Accurate staging is the foundation of effective cancer treatment. SRM Prime is equipped to deliver:
- 128-Slice CT scanning — chest, abdomen, and pelvis staging
- 3T MRI — soft tissue and brain tumour evaluation
- PET-CT coordination for metabolic staging and treatment response assessment
- Digital pathology and immunohistochemistry (IHC) for tumour subtyping
- Molecular and genomic profiling — EGFR, HER2, ALK, KRAS, PDL1, and beyond
- Tumour markers — CEA, CA 19-9, CA 125, AFP, PSA, Beta-HCG, LDH
3. Full Range of Systemic Oncology Therapies
Our Medical Oncology service delivers the complete spectrum of evidence-based systemic treatments, including:
- Conventional chemotherapy — single-agent and combination regimens
- Targeted therapy — small molecule inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies
- Immunotherapy — checkpoint inhibitors (anti-PD1, anti-PDL1, anti-CTLA4)
- Hormonal therapy — for breast, prostate, and gynaecological cancers
- Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and novel biological agents
- Supportive and palliative systemic therapy for advanced disease
4. Advanced Surgical Oncology
Our Surgical Oncology team performs complex cancer surgery across a wide range of tumour sites, with expertise in:
- Minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic-assisted) oncological surgery
- Breast cancer surgery — lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy, and oncoplastic reconstruction
- Gastrointestinal cancer surgery — colorectal, gastric, oesophageal, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary
- Gynaecological oncology surgery — hysterectomy, debulking, and lymph node dissection
- Head and neck oncology surgery — thyroid, parathyroid, and neck dissection
- Soft tissue and skin tumour surgery including sarcoma resection
- Urological oncology — kidney, bladder, and prostate surgery
5. Patient-Centric, Personalised Cancer Care
Every patient at SRM Prime receives an individualised cancer management plan encompassing:
- Comprehensive oncological workup and staging
- Multidisciplinary Tumour Board review for complex cases
- Nutritional assessment and dietary counselling during treatment
- Psychological support and cancer counselling
- Structured follow-up and remission surveillance
- Palliative and supportive care integration for advanced disease
6. Convenient Location — Western Chennai
For residents of Ramapuram, Porur, Valasaravakkam, Saligramam, Ashok Nagar, and surrounding neighbourhoods, SRM Prime Hospital brings experienced oncologists and comprehensive cancer care right to your community — reducing the burden of long-distance travel during treatment.
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