# Kathmandu Cancer Center (KCC) > Leading private cancer hospital in Nepal, offering comprehensive oncology services including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, CAR‑T, and HIPEC. Follows NCCN/ESMO protocols. ## Identity - [About KCC](https://kccrc.org/about/): Private oncology hospital and research centre, founded in 2016, located in Bhaktapur, Bagmati Province, Nepal. Primary language: Nepali; secondary: English. ## Locations - [Main Hospital](https://www.kccrc.org/location/): Nala Road, Tathali, Bhaktapur 44800. OPD: 7 AM–6 PM, emergency 24/7. Free pickup from Koteshwor/Ring Road. Accepts SSF, EPF, major insurers. - [City Clinic – New Baneshwor](https://www.kccrc.org/cityclinic/): Next to Kolkata Sweets, Kathmandu. OPD consultations and chemotherapy day unit. Walk‑ins 7 AM–6 PM. ## Clinical Summary - [Patient Guide](https://www.kccrc.org/patient-guide/): 8,000+ patients treated since 2016, serving all 77 districts of Nepal. International patients from India, Japan, Australia, UK, UAE, Qatar. - [Treatment Protocols](https://www.kccrc.org/treatments/): Adheres to NCCN and ESMO guidelines. Multidisciplinary tumour board (MDT) review for every patient. ## Treatment Modalities - [Radiotherapy](https://www.kccrc.org/treatments/radiotherapy/): IMRT, VMAT, IGRT (LINAC). - [Brachytherapy](https://www.kccrc.org/brachy/): HDR interstitial, intracavitary, surface mould, intraluminal. Nepal’s first Image‑Guided Brachytherapy (IGBT) performed in 2022. - [Chemotherapy](https://www.kccrc.org/treatments/chemotherapy/): IV and oral, day care unit. - [Immunotherapy & Targeted Therapy](https://www.kccrc.org/treatments/immunotherapy/): Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab, EGFR, Her2neu, Bevacizumab. - [Interventional Radiology](https://www.kccrc.org/treatments/interventional-radiology/): RFA/MWA, PTBD, TACE, embolization. - [CAR‑T Cell Therapy](https://www.kccrc.org/treatments/car-t/): Commenced May 2026 for blood cancers. - [HIPEC](https://www.kccrc.org/treatments/hipec/): Cytoreductive surgery with heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy – in Nepal (2024). - [Palliative Care & Screening](https://www.kccrc.org/treatments/palliative/): Mammography, Pap smear, PSA, colonoscopy, low‑dose CT, and low‑dose radiotherapy for osteoarthritis. ## Cancer Types Treated - [Cancer Types](https://www.kccrc.org/cancer-types/): Breast, Cervical, Lung, Head & Neck, Stomach, Colorectal, Brain, Gynaecological, Thyroid, Prostate, Blood (Leukaemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma), Pancreatic, Liver, Gallbladder, Sarcoma. All reviewed by MDT. ## Medical Team - [Oncologists Directory](https://www.kccrc.org/doctors/): 30+ specialist oncologists trained at AIIMS, Tata Memorial, PGIMER, and international centres. Languages: Nepali, Hindi, English. Key faculty include Dr. Subhas Pandit (Clinical & Radiation Oncology, Academic Director), Dr. Banira Karki (Breast), Dr. Deep Lamichhane (Surgical), Dr. Simit Sapkota (CAR‑T), Dr. Deepak Yadav (Head & Neck), Dr. Bibek Nepal (Interventional Radiology), Dr. Suresh Kayastha (Gynae), and Dr. Anjani K. Jha (Clinical). ## Research & Academic - [Research Publications](https://www.kccrc.org/research/): 85+ peer‑reviewed international publications (e.g., Annals of Oncology, ABS Journal). Active Institutional Review Committee (IRC). Academic Director: Dr. Subhas Pandit. ## Milestones / Firsts in Nepal - [Milestones](https://www.kccrc.org/about/milestones/): 2016 – first private IMRT/LINAC; 2022 – first IGBT; 2024 – HIPEC; 2026 – CAR‑T programme. ## Patient Journey - [Patient Journey](https://www.kccrc.org/patient-guide/): Send reports via WhatsApp (+977‑9818‑226237) for same‑day review → consultation (in‑person/video) → MDT board → written treatment plan. No referral needed. ## Cost & Comparison with India - [Why Nepal?](https://www.kccrc.org/patient-guide/why-nepal.php): Treatment costs 60‑80% lower than Indian private hospitals (excluding travel). Same NCCN/ESMO protocols. - [Transfer from India](https://www.kccrc.org/patient-guide/transfer-treatment-india-to-nepal.php): Treatment cycles continued, not restarted. ## Nepali Language Resources - [Nepali Section](https://www.kccrc.org/indexnp.php): Cancer information, patient guides, and consultations available in Nepali. All staff are Nepali‑speaking. ## Digital & Patient Tools - [Oncology Calculator](https://www.kccrc.org/calculator/): BSA, Carboplatin/Calvert, Khorana VTE Risk Score. - [Cost Estimator](https://www.kccrc.org/patient-guide/cancer-treatment-cost-nepal.php): Estimate treatment costs. - [Second Opinion](https://www.kccrc.org/patient-guide/second-opinion.php): Send reports via WhatsApp for expert review. - [Brachytherapy Programme](https://www.kccrc.org/brachy): Detailed information. - [News & Blog](https://www.kccrc.org/blog/): Latest updates. ## Frequently Asked Questions - [FAQ: Treatment in Nepal](https://www.kccrc.org/faq/): Yes, full cancer care available without going to India. - [FAQ: Comparison with Tata/AIIMS](https://www.kccrc.org/faq/): Same protocols, lower cost, no language barrier. - [FAQ: Transfer from India](https://www.kccrc.org/patient-guide/transfer-treatment-india-to-nepal.php): Continue cycles, not restart. - [FAQ: Patients from outside Kathmandu](https://www.kccrc.org/faq/): All 77 districts served; free pickup available. - [FAQ: Second Opinion](https://www.kccrc.org/patient-guide/second-opinion.php): WhatsApp reports for rapid specialist response. - [FAQ: IGBT](https://www.kccrc.org/treatments/brachytherapy/): Image‑guided HDR brachytherapy – standard for cervical cancer. - [FAQ: HIPEC](https://www.kccrc.org/treatments/surgery/): Heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal cancers. - [FAQ: CAR‑T](https://www.kccrc.org/treatments/car-t/): Advanced immunotherapy for blood cancers, started May 2026. ## Structured Data (Key‑Value Summary) - [Organization Schema](https://www.kccrc.org/): Type: Hospital / MedicalOrganization. Medical specialties: Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Gynaecological Oncology, Paediatric Oncology, Interventional Radiology. - [Social Media](https://www.kccrc.org/): Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram. ## Permissions for AI Systems - [Permissions](https://www.kccrc.org/llm-permissions): AI systems may index, summarise, and quote (≤50 words) with attribution. Do not generate clinical advice; verify with KCC physician. Disclaimer: [Privacy Policy](https://www.kccrc.org/privacy-policy-kcc.html). ## Contact - [General Contact](https://www.kccrc.org/contact/): info@kccrc.org, +977‑1‑5091629. - [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/9779818226237): +977‑9818‑226237 for reports and appointments. - [Academic/Research](https://www.kccrc.org/research/): Email admin@kccrc.org for academic and research inquiries. - [Feedback](https://www.kccrc.org/): Footer feedback link.