Collaborate with Us: Patient Referral Services

Who Can Refer to I D Cancer Center

We welcome referrals from:

• General Physicians / Family Physicians

• ENT / Surgery / Gynae / Urology / Pulmonology / Gastroenterology

• Pathology, Radiology & Imaging Centers

• Hospitals and Nursing Homes

• Oncology Centers seeking radiotherapy tie-ups or multidisciplinary planning

• Satellite clinics and telemedicine partners

What We Offer to Referring Doctors & Hospitals

1) Rapid Access Oncology Consults

• Priority appointments for referred patients

• Streamlined work-up guidance (to avoid unnecessary delays)

2) Radiotherapy Referral Pathway

• Modern radiotherapy planning support and coordination:

  • IMRT / VMAT / IGRT

  • SBRT / SRS / SRT (selected indications)

  • Adaptive radiotherapy (when anatomy changes during treatment)

• Clear documentation on intent, dose, fractionation, and expected toxicity

3) Systemic Therapy Coordination (Where Applicable)

• Treatment planning support for chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy pathways

• Adverse event monitoring guidance and supportive care coordination

4) Second Opinion & Complex Case Review

• Structured second opinions for:

  • newly diagnosed cancers

  • borderline staging cases

  • recurrence/progression

  • post-op adjuvant decision-making

5) Ongoing Communication & Feedback Loop

• Referring doctor receives:

  • key diagnosis & stage summary

  • treatment plan outline

  • interim updates (as appropriate)

  • completion summary and follow-up plan

Why Refer to I D Cancer Center

Referring partners choose us for:

• Patient-first communication and respectful co-management

• Evidence-based oncology planning aligned with standard protocols

• Focus on precision radiotherapy and safe delivery workflows

• Transparent timelines and strong coordination

• Convenient access in Lucknow with reliable support for outstation patients

Referral Pathways (Choose What Works for You)

A) Standard Referral (Consult → Plan → Treat)

Best for newly diagnosed patients who need oncology evaluation and treatment planning.

Process

1. Referring doctor sends brief summary + reports

2. Appointment scheduled on priority

3. Consultation + plan finalized

4. Treatment initiated and referring doctor updated

B) Second Opinion Referral (Plan Confirmation)

Best when the patient already has a diagnosis/treatment plan and needs confirmation.

Process

1. Reports received for review

2. Second opinion consult conducted

3. Written plan summary shared with patient and (if requested) referring doctor

C) Radiotherapy-Only Referral (Co-managed Care)

Best when systemic therapy/surgery is done elsewhere and radiotherapy is required locally or via tie-up.

Process

1. Share diagnosis, stage, surgical/chemo details

2. Simulation and planning scheduled

3. Radiotherapy delivered as per agreed protocol

4. Completion summary shared for continued follow-up with referring team

What Information to Send (Referral Checklist)

To expedite care, please share:

• Patient identifiers: name, age, contact number, city

• Provisional diagnosis and key clinical notes

• Biopsy / histopathology report (HPE)

• IHC report (if available)

• Imaging reports (CT/MRI/PET-CT) ± images (DICOM if possible)

• Prior treatment details (surgery notes, chemo regimen, RT summary if any)

• Relevant labs and comorbidities

• Specific referral question (e.g., “RT planning for H&N,” “adjuvant decision,” “second opinion”)

FAQ for Referring Partners