Ida B. Scudder Cancer Centre

The Department of Radiation Oncology was started more than 78 years ago in the year 1939 by Dr Ida Bella Scudder, niece of the founder of  CMC, Vellore, Dr Ida Sophia Scudder. The Dr Ida B Scudder Cancer Centre, Department of Radiation Oncology at the Christian Medical College plays a vital role in managing, treating and curing cancers and deals with patients who require Radiation Therapy for their treatment. Our department adheres to the international standards of quality with high precision equipment backed by an experienced team of specialized healthcare professionals.

We at Christian Medical College, Vellore, with our patient-centered approach, are committed to provide exceptional, cost-effective and compassionate care for our patients with the greatest possible patient safety. Our team comprises of Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Radiation Therapists and Nurses with unique expertise and years of experience in sub-specialized fields who work as a team to provide the best possible care for our patients. As an NABH-accredited department we meet the highest possible safety requirements and quality of care.

Radiation therapy is the controlled use of ionizing radiation in cancer treatment for cure, or to reduce pain and other symptoms caused by cancer. Radiation therapy is a part of treatment in around 40% of all patients cured of cancer and 80% of all patients treated for cancer. Highly trained medical professionals use advanced technology to deliver safe and effective radiation therapy to cancer patients with as few side effects as possible.

Our department works in collaboration with other oncological services in the hospital viz., Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Neurosurgery, Hematology, Gynae-Oncology, Pediatric Oncology, Pathology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, ENT, Pulmonary Medicine, Urology, Dentistry, Palliative Care, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Psychology, Dietetics and Physical Medical and Rehabilitation (PMR) via Multidisciplinary tumor board meetings and cross-consultations to ensure that the patients get accurate diagnosis and treatment.