HCG Cancer Centre

HCG Cancer Centre (HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd.) is India's largest dedicated cancer care network, founded in 1989 by renowned oncologist Dr. B.S. Ajaikumar. Headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, HCG operates 24 comprehensive cancer centres across India and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), reflecting its scale and corporate governance standards. The Bangalore flagship campus on K.R. Road spans over 700 beds with 175+ advanced ICU beds and treats more than 200,000 patients annually. The centre is equipped with cutting-edge radiation oncology technology including TrueBeam STx, Varian Clinac linear accelerators, Brachytherapy (HDR and LDR), and the most advanced bone marrow transplantation (BMT) unit in South India. The robotic surgery programme using the da Vinci system has performed thousands of minimally invasive oncological procedures. HCG offers a complete spectrum of cancer care: medical oncology (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy), radiation oncology, surgical oncology, nuclear medicine and PET-CT diagnostics, pathology and molecular diagnostics, palliative care, and psycho-oncology. The Bangalore centre holds NABH accreditation and NABL-accredited laboratories, meeting international quality benchmarks. The hospital's molecular tumour board reviews complex cases with inputs from international oncology experts, ensuring patients receive second opinions and precision medicine protocols aligned with global best practices. HCG collaborates with major cancer research institutions globally for clinical trial access. International patients from the USA, UK, Middle East, Africa, and South-East Asia choose HCG Bangalore for cancer treatments costing 60-80% less than Western countries without compromising quality. The International Patient Services team provides end-to-end support including medical visa letters, airport pickup, accommodation, interpretation in 15+ languages, and insurance claim facilitation. Treatment costs are transparent with upfront estimates provided within 48 hours of receiving medical records.