The Department of Radiation Oncology at KIMSHEALTH Hospital & Cancer Centre Nagercoil, provides comprehensive, technologically advanced, and evidence-based radiotherapy services for the management of cancer across all major disease sites. The department is equipped with the Varian Halcyon™ Linear Accelerator, a radiotherapy platform that enables the delivery of highly precise, image- guided treatments with exceptional accuracy, efficiency, and patient comfort.

This advanced system supports optimal tumor targeting while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues, thereby improving clinical outcomes and reducing treatment-related toxicity. Our services are delivered by a dedicated multidisciplinary team comprising radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, oncology nurses, and supportive care specialists, working collaboratively to ensure safe, personalized, and effective care.

Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques The department offers a comprehensive range of modern external beam radiotherapy techniques, including:

Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy (3D-CRT) Utilizes three-dimensional imaging and computerized treatment planning to shape radiation beams precisely to the tumor volume, ensuring accurate dose delivery while protecting normal tissues.

Image guided Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IGIMRT) Enables modulation of radiation intensity within each beam to achieve highly conformal dose distributions, particularly beneficial for tumors in close proximity to critical organs.

Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT / RapidArc) Allows continuous beam delivery during gantry rotation, providing highly conformal treatments with shorter treatment times, improved patient comfort, and reduced intra-fraction motion.

All treatments are delivered with image-guided verification protocols to ensure accurate patient positioning and reproducibility for every treatment session.

Clinical Scope of Services

Radiotherapy is provided across the full spectrum of cancer care, including:

Radical (definitive) radiotherapy for curative intent in early and locally advanced cancers (Head & Neck, Esophagus, Lung, Prostate, Uterine cervix, Anal Canal)

Adjuvant radiotherapy following surgery to reduce the risk of local or regional recurrence (Breast, Head & Neck, Stomach, Endometrial cancer, Brain Tumors, Sarcoma)

Neoadjuvant radiotherapy in selected disease sites to improve surgical outcomes

Palliative radiotherapy for symptom relief, pain control and improvement of quality of life ( Bone Metastasis, Brain Mets, Haemostatic RT, Fungating wounds)

Patient-Centered and Compassionate Care

At KIMSHEALTH Hospital & Cancer Centre Nagercoil, patient comfort, dignity, and psychosocial well-being are integral components of cancer care. Our team provides thorough patient education, counseling, and supportive care throughout the treatment journey. We strive to deliver treatment in a timely, efficient, and compassionate manner, minimizing disruption to patients’ daily lives while ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Our Commitment

Through advanced technology, skilled professionals, robust quality systems and a compassionate approach, KIMSHEALTH Hospital & Cancer Centre Nagercoil is committed to delivering safe, precise, and patient- focused radiotherapy services that meet international standards of excellence and bring world- class cancer care closer to the community we serve.