A closer look at the hospital

The Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital is a key cancer service within AIIMS New Delhi. As part of a major public teaching institution, it connects cancer care with medical education, research and other clinical specialties. Arrangements should be based on the receiving department and confirmed appointment schedule.

Services include medical oncology and oncological pathology, with breast and blood cancers among the fields described in faculty profiles. The AIIMS system also includes the National Cancer Institute at Jhajjar, a separate location. International patients must establish which site will receive the case and its registration, fee and referral requirements.

Clinical strengths

Medical oncology

Medical oncology assesses medicines according to the disease and treatment stage. Provide the full regimen, schedule, responses and adverse effects, rather than only the latest prescription.

Breast and haematological cancers

Faculty information lists breast cancer, lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and myeloma among clinical fields. Accurate classification and previous investigations help route the case to the relevant clinic.

Pathology and comprehensive assessment

Oncological and haematological pathology support diagnosis. Patients referred from elsewhere can ask whether slides need review and which tests must be repeated at the receiving institution.

Specialists & clinical teams

Ajay Gogia

Breast cancer, lymphoma and other blood cancers

His official AIIMS faculty page describes medical oncology work in breast cancer, lymphoma, CLL and myeloma.

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Medical oncology faculty and clinical team

Medical treatment of adult cancers

AIIMS publishes medical oncology faculty and service information. Enquire using the precise diagnosis and intended site to establish the receiving team and clinic arrangements.

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Study results describe selected patient groups, not an individual doctor’s success rate. Availability, case acceptance and the treating team require hospital confirmation.

Your international care journey

Establish whether IRCH in New Delhi or the National Cancer Institute at Jhajjar will receive the case. Ask about foreign patient registration, records, payment and referral requirements. Public outpatient information is not a confirmed international appointment.

Share your records and questions
Send the diagnosis, pathology, imaging and treatment history. Explain whether you want a second opinion, information about a treatment or an in-person visit. We help organise the records and identify missing information.
Confirm the specialty and acceptance
The relevant service confirms whether it can accept the case and whether pathology review or more records are needed. The hospital determines whether remote assessment or a multidisciplinary opinion is appropriate.
Agree appointments, costs and travel
Confirm the campus, first appointment, proposed assessment and payment requirements before arranging visas, accommodation, transport and interpreting. Discuss caregivers and length of stay when repeated treatment is expected.
Attend assessment and discuss the plan
The clinicians assess the case, arrange necessary tests and explain suitable options, expected benefits and risks. Discuss costs and logistics alongside the clinical plan before deciding on the next step.
Stay informed during treatment
Agreed support can include appointments, interpreting and communication during care. Keep track of questions and clinical feedback, and review schedules, costs and family arrangements if the treatment plan changes.
Return home with a follow-up plan
Before departure, collect the discharge summary, pathology and imaging, medicines and follow-up plan. Clarify pending reports and contact arrangements, with support for communication between local and treating clinicians where agreed.

What to prepare for the first enquiry

Bring the diagnostic pathology report and ask whether slides or tissue blocks are needed. Include imaging, treatment dates and a concise statement of the reason for referral.

Diagnosis & pathology

Diagnosis summary, complete pathology, immunohistochemistry, available molecular tests and where tissue is held.

Original imaging

Recent and pretreatment imaging studies with reports and dates, so changes can be compared.

Treatment timeline

Operations, radiotherapy plans, each drug regimen, responses and major side effects; current medicines and allergies.

Your practical needs

Home country, preferred language, possible travel dates, caregiver needs and the questions you want answered.

Start with the records you already have. We can help identify gaps; do not arrange additional tests solely to make an enquiry.

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Practical details to settle before travel

Costs & payment

Ask what the hospital estimate includes, deposits, additional charges and refund arrangements. Plan travel and living costs separately. Insurance coverage and direct billing require confirmation.

Language & records

Confirm interpreting for appointments, communication during treatment and the language of records. Our China coordination includes Chinese and English support; other languages need advance confirmation of availability and arrangements.

Campus, accommodation & caregivers

Consultations, tests and admission may take place at different sites. Distance, accessibility, caregiver rules and follow-up frequency all affect the itinerary and should be considered once the clinical plan is clearer.

Length of stay & returning home

Assessment, surgery, radiotherapy and cellular treatment have different schedules. Ask the hospital for the expected course, allowing for results and changes in the plan. Confirm readiness to return home with the clinical team.

How Chirona can help

If you are comparing hospitals in different countries, we can first help organise your records, priorities and questions. We will explain the coordination available for the particular institution before accepting an engagement; its international service confirms clinical acceptance.

The hospital and clinicians make diagnostic, treatment and acceptance decisions. Chirona provides consultation and care coordination within the agreed scope.

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Questions before you decide

Are IRCH and the National Cancer Institute at Jhajjar the same location?

No. They are different locations within the AIIMS system. Use the full institution name and address confirmed by the hospital when arranging transport, accommodation and appointments.

Can I request one of the specialists featured here?

Tell us your preference and we can help enquire. The hospital confirms acceptance, the specialist’s involvement and who provides outpatient or inpatient care. It may also recommend another suitable clinician within the specialty.

Can I contact Chirona before choosing a hospital?

Yes. Share the diagnosis, treatment history and the decision you need help with. We can organise the questions to consider when comparing hospitals and explain the coordination available.

Does submitting records confirm treatment?

Submitting records starts the assessment. The hospital must confirm acceptance and clinical suitability and may require more information or in-person tests. Appointment confirmation, the treatment plan and costs should be clarified separately.

Sources & further reading

Profiles draw on the institutional sources below, including historical material where it explains a programme’s development. Appointments, services and research recruitment can change and need confirmation when enquiring.