Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Muzaffarpur (Cancer Hospital Muzaffarpur) is a tertiary cancer care, education, and research institution located in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India. It is a constituent unit of the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) and operates under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. The hospital was established to address the growing cancer burden in Bihar and neighbouring regions and is recognised as Bihar’s first comprehensive cancer super-speciality hospital.[1]
HBCH&RC Muzaffarpur was established in 2018 as part of Tata Memorial Centre’s national expansion programme to decentralise cancer care services in underserved regions. It serves patients from Bihar and adjoining states, where access to specialised oncology services had been limited.[2]
HBCH&RC Muzaffarpur provides comprehensive cancer care services:
Medical oncology and chemotherapy
Surgical oncology
Advanced radiotherapy
Diagnostic imaging, pathology and laboratory services
Preventive oncology, cancer awareness and screening programmes
Pain management and palliative care
Supportive care and rehabilitation services
It is empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and provides treatment at concessional rates for eligible patients.[3]
Radiotherapy Centre
Samparda Singh Memorial Radiotherapy Centre
The Samparda Singh Memorial Radiotherapy Centre, funded by the Alkem Foundation (₹100 crore), houses advanced radiotherapy equipment including linear accelerators, CT simulators, brachytherapy units, and organ motion management systems. It is one of the largest radiotherapy facilities in North Bihar.[4]
Education and training
The hospital offers postgraduate, fellowship, and paramedical programmes in oncology to develop a skilled healthcare workforce.
Research
Engages in clinical and translational research, participating in clinical trials and population-based cancer registries coordinated by Tata Memorial Centre.
Role in regional healthcare
Serves as a major referral centre for North Bihar and surrounding regions. Conducts outreach programmes, cancer awareness campaigns, and early detection screening.
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