Cancer Institute, Adyar is a comprehensive oncology center in Adyar, Chennai, serving patients from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and beyond. Founded in 1954 by Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy, the institute describes its mission as delivering accessible, affordable, and compassionate cancer care.

Its services span prevention and screening, diagnostic imaging and pathology, surgical, radiation, and medical oncology, rehabilitation, and palliative and supportive care. Treatment options include minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted and hormonal therapies, and access to clinical trials. The institute also runs cancer screening and community awareness programs, with support addressing patients’ physical, emotional, and social needs.

Research is central to its work, including clinical trials, molecular tumor profiling, and population-based cancer research. It also provides oncology residency and fellowship training. The center reports NABH accreditation and ISO 9001:2015 certification, and says a charitable trust and cross-subsidy model help provide financial assistance to patients facing economic hardship.

Its campus is on Sardar Patel Road in Chennai