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Kathmandu Cancer Center
Geography
LocationTathali, Bhaktapur, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Organisation
Oncology care
TypeSpecialist hospital
Services
Yes
History
Founded2015
Links
Websitekccrc.org
ListsHospitals in Nepal

Kathmandu Cancer Center (KCC) is a cancer hospital located in Tathali, Bhaktapur District, Nepal.[1] The hospital provides radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgical oncology, palliative care, and high dose rate brachytherapy services.

History

Kathmandu Cancer Center was established in Bhaktapur in 2015.

In May 2019, the hospital introduced High-Dose-Rate (HDR) brachytherapy services.


In 2025, the hospital expanded its brachytherapy facilities with a separate treatment suite for interstitial brachytherapy.[2]

Services

Departments and clinical services at Kathmandu Cancer Center include:

  • Medical oncology
  • Radiation oncology
  • Surgical oncology
  • Day care chemotherapy
  • Pain and palliative care
  • Histopathology and laboratory services
  • High-dose-rate brachytherapy

The hospital expanded dedicated oncologic surgery services in 2021 ,[3].

Research and academics

Clinicians associated with Kathmandu Cancer Center have authored peer-reviewed oncology publications on CT-guided and image-guided interstitial high-dose-rate brachytherapy.[4][5]

In 2025, the hospital organized a workshop on research methodology and scientific writing for oncology trainees.[6]

See also

References

  1. "Kathmandu Cancer Center starts Brachytherapy". The Himalayan Times. 1 May 2019.
  2. "Cutting-Edge Brachytherapy Suite Launched at Kathmandu Cancer Center". ICT Frame. 9 December 2025.
  3. https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/kcc-to-provide-surgery-to-service-seekers
  4. "CT-guided high-dose-rate interstitial brachytherapy for lung lesions: feasibility and outcomes in a resource-limited setting". Brachytherapy. 2025.
  5. "Technique and outcomes of high-dose-rate interstitial brachytherapy for lip and buccal mucosa cancer: emphasis on cosmetic results". Radiation Oncology Journal. 2025. doi:10.3857/roj.2024.00682.
  6. "Training on Research Methodology". OncoDaily.