About Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation
Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation (SSCF) is a not-for-profit organisation, registered under Section 12A. Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation was conceived in 2008, by a group of forward-thinking individuals, under the visionary leadership of Managing Trustee, Dr. B.S. Srinath, a seasoned professional with 50 years of experience in surgical oncology.
SSCF was established to provide inclusive cancer treatment to each and every patient, with a specific emphasis on providing the best cancer treatment regardless of their socio-economic background. Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation is committed to alleviating the physical, emotional, and financial burdens faced by cancer patients and their families, while also addressing the broader societal impact of this disease.
At the heart of Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation's multifaceted approach are Shankara Cancer Hospitals in Bangalore and Bhubaneswar.
Our mission extends to the implementation of effective cancer prevention strategies and spearheading cutting-edge research in oncology through our daughter institutions - Sri Shankara National Centre for Cancer Prevention & Research and the training of healthcare personnel for optimal patient care through Sri Shankara College of Nursing and Sri Shankara Insitute of Allied Health Sciences.
Our Journey
The rich history and impactful milestones of the Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation are a testament to our unwavering commitment to pioneering world-class cancer care.
The Land on which Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru stands is consecrated and blessed through Gudli Pooje.
The Radiotherapy Department housing the Varian RapidArc - an advanced radiotherapy machine for enhanced tumour targeting, the first in Bangalore is blessed by His Holiness Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam.
Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre commences operations.
The Custom-Built Mobile Cancer Detection and Screening Bus - “Vignaatri” supported by the State Bank of India, is flagged off.
First Surgeries in our New Operation Theatres at Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru.
Nithya Anna Dana Yojana to provide meals to all general ward patients at Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is inaugurated by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidham and His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidushekhara Bharati Sannidham.
Philips MRI & Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerator - Advanced systems for accurate radiodiagnosis and radiotherapy, that enable excellent patient care, is inaugurated by Late Sri Ananth Kumar, Honorable Former Union Minister.
The cancer detection camp bus - ‘Vidhaatri’, equipped with diagnostic equipment is blessed by His Holiness Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and His Holiness Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam. Vidhaatri is supported by Cognizant Foundation.
Bengaluru's first Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadalaya is inaugurated at Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre.
Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Center and Sri Shankara National Centre for Cancer Prevention and Research are dedicated to the nation by the Honorable President of India, Sri Pranab Mukherjee.
Centre for Breast Diseases supported by the State Bank of Mysore is inaugurated.
Sri Shankara College of Nursing is inaugurated.
Sri Shyamji Agarwal Centre for Lung Diseases - Centre of Excellence in Pulmonology is inaugurated.
Lakshmi Children's Health Centre is inaugurated.
The idea of Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Centre & Research Institute, Bhubaneswar is born.
Three departments are inaugurated.
- Smt. Parvati Chandrasekhar Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre
- Paediatric Oncology Unit
- Sri Shankara Cancer Research Centre at Sharada Kripa
Bhoomi Pooje of Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Centre & Research Institute, Bhubaneswar on the auspicious day of the Ratha Yatra of Lord Sri Jagannath.
Inauguration by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and Dr. M K Ramesh.
- Trubeam HyperArc Linear Accelerator - An advanced radiotherapy machine that delivers a prescribed radiation dose from practically any angle for precise and efficient radiotherapy delivery.
- Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Unit - An advanced robotic surgical system that increases the scale and efficiency of minimally invasive surgery.
Completed 10 years of dedicated service.
Sri Shankara Institute of Allied Health Sciences is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).
Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Centre and Research Institute in Bhubaneswar is inaugurated by The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Sri Naveen Patnaik.
