There has been an increase in cancer diagnoses globally over the past few years, which is clearly alarming. For example, according to reports, two out of every five males in West Bengal are diagnosed with oral cancer, despite the rapid advancements in medical research and technology.

Regardless, Kolkata has some of India's top urologic oncologists, haematologists, otolaryngologists, breast cancer, lung cancer, and bladder cancer specialists. To know about the cancer hospitals in Kolkata, continue reading!

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1. Tata Medical Centre, New Town

The Tata Medical Centre is dedicated to providing cancer care and upholds the highest standards of service. The hospital is outfitted with modern facilities, cutting-edge medical technology, and an integrated cancer unit with highly-trained professional staff. The hospital serves every segment of society, with 75% of the infrastructure set aside for subsidised care for the underprivileged sector.

• Established in - 2011
• Located in - 14, MAR(E-W), DH Block(Newtown), Action Area I, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal 700160
• Type of Hospital - Multispeciality
• Specialities - 12
• Bedding Capacity - 431
• Equipped With - Comprehensive diagnosis, prehabilitation, multimodality therapy, rehabilitation, palliative care etc.

2. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Cancer Hospital, New Garia

The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Cancer Hospital has an 18-year history of providing medical services to patients with commendable rates of success. This hospital provides treatment for blood disorders and cancers and engages in research in Molecular Biology, Stem Cell Biology, and Biochemistry. It is also acknowledged by the SIRO (Govt. of India).

Moreover, they majorly serve West Bengal's lower and middle classes as well as residents of other Eastern Indian and citizens of Bangladesh.

• Established in – 2018
• Located in - 3081, Nayabad Ave, New Garia, Pancha Sayar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700094
• Type of Hospital - Multispeciality
• Specialities - 4
• Bedding Capacity - 150
• Equipped With - Cancer diagnostics section, Nuclear Medicine etc.

3. Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre & Research Institute, Thakurpukur

Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre and Research Institute were earlier known as "Cancer Centre Welfare Home & Research Institute.” Also, it is recognised by The World Health Organisation and the Switzerland-based Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).

• Established in – 1973
• Located in – Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Greater Bakul Bithi, Thakurpukur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700063
• Type of Hospital - Multispeciality
• Specialities - 11
• Bedding Capacity - 311
• Equipped With – In-house pharmacy, transfusion medicine service, pathology, etc.

4. Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata

The Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute is a cancer treatment facility that has grown to be one of the top cancer care in all of Eastern India. In addition to the hospital, it includes the Chittaranjan National Cancer Research Center (CNCRC) and the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI). This institution also has radiotherapy facilities and a surgical oncology department.

• Established in – 1950
• Located in – 37, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rd, Bakul Bagan, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026
• Type of Hospital - Multispeciality
• Specialities – 2+
• Bedding Capacity - 660
• Equipped With – Surgical oncology department, radiotherapy facilities, etc.

5. HCG EKO Cancer Centre, New Town

This cancer centre provides treatment by adhering to NABH standards. Some treatments include radiation therapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, nuclear medicine, bone marrow transplant, hormonal therapy, oncology surgery and palliative care at the hospital.

The first IMRT-equipped Radixact Radiation Machine in India was also made available by HCG Hospital Kolkata. They also offer IPD, a blood bank, a pharmacy, and 24x7 ICU services to patients.

• Established in – 1989
• Located in – Plot no.- DG-4, Premises, 03-358, Street Number 358, DG Block, Action Area I, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700156
• Type of Hospital - Single-Speciality
• Specialities – 1
• Bedding Capacity - 88
• Equipped With – Screening, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation facilities.

6. Apollo Gleneagles Cancer Hospital, Salt Lake

The Apollo Gleneagles Cancer Institute (AGCI), one of Kolkata's most well-known cancer treatment centres, chooses a comprehensive approach to cancer diagnosis and treatment. In the main hospital, there is a 100-bed unit with a 50-bed surgery unit. This hospital also has NovalisTx with BrainLAB, which is a cutting-edge radiation therapy system.

• Established in – 2010
• Located in – 51, Kadapara, Phool Bagan, Kankurgachi, Kolkata, West Bengal 700054
• Type of Hospital - Multispeciality
• Specialities – 2+
• Bedding Capacity - 88
• Equipped With – Advanced imaging services like the 160-Slice Multi-Detector Computerised Axial Tomography scan, the 128-Slice PET-CT scan system, 3 Tesla MRI with Brain Lab, the 3D Mammography, etc.

7. Ruby Hospital, Kasba

Ruby Hospital is known for some of the most experienced oncologists in Kolkata. Over the past few years, this hospital has successfully treated patients with gastrointestinal cancer, breast cancer, uterus cancer, and brain cancer. It also provides surgical and medical oncology facilities for the full-service management of various cancers under one roof. In addition, Ruby Hospital also offers effective chemotherapy services for cancer patients.

• Established in – 1995
• Located in – 576, Anandapur Main Rd, Golpark, Sector I, Kasba, Kolkata, West Bengal 700107
• Type of Hospital - Multispeciality
• Specialities – 42
• Bedding Capacity - 278
• Equipped With – Medical oncology and surgical oncology, etc.

8. Fortis Hospital, Anandapur

Fortis Hospital in Kolkata is a multi-speciality facility that provides patients with a broad range of medical services. It provides a cutting-edge infrastructure and facility specialising in digestive, emergency, critical, urology, nephrology, neurosciences, and orthopaedics. The intensive care unit (ICU) has a medical intensive care unit (MICU), coronary care unit (CCU), recuperation and isolation beds, as well as separate high-dependency units.

• Established in – 2011
• Located in – 576, Anandapur Main Rd, Golpark, Sector I, Kasba, Kolkata, West Bengal 700107
• Type of Hospital - Multispeciality
• Specialities – 42
• Bedding Capacity - 400
• Equipped With – Integrated Building Management System (IBMS), over 28 advanced dialysis units etc.

9. AMRI Hospital, Dhakuria

The AMRI Hospital collaborated with the Asian Cancer Institute (ACI) in Mumbai to offer treatment for haematological cancer, leukaemia, and myeloma. They also offer cutting-edge treatment facilities and expertise in handling challenging scenarios, including high-risk bone marrow transplants, haploidentical transplants, and cord transplants, among others.

• Established in – 2005
• Located in –Block-A, Scheme-L11, P-4&5, Gariahat Rd, Dhakuria, Ward Number 90, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
• Type of Hospital - Multispeciality
• Specialities – 8+
• Bedding Capacity - 200
• Equipped With –Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Radiotherapy (VMAT), Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), etc.

10. Calcutta Medical Research Institute, Kolkata

Calcutta Medical Research Institute serves as the flagship facility for The CK Birla Group of Hospitals. At this multi-speciality tertiary hospital, more than 250,000 successful procedures have been completed, treating approximately 14,000 in-patients each year.

This hospital has ISO 9001:2008 certification and is recognised for providing high-quality healthcare services by the NABH, NABL, and CAP (College of American Pathologists).

• Established in – 1969
• Located in – 7, 2, Diamond Harbour Rd, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027
• Type of Hospital - Multispeciality
• Specialities – 400+
• Bedding Capacity – 400
• Equipped With – 12 World Class Operation Theatres, 24 hours Emergency Service, 5 Tesla MRI with Ambience, 64 Slice CT Scan for Cardiac and Body Angiogram, and a state-of-the-art kidney transplant unit.