Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in the year 2008. Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation is the parent body of Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SSCHRC), Sri Shankara National Centre for Cancer Prevention and Research and CanAID. SSCHRC started its operations on August 15, 2012, recognized as a leading state-of-the-art affordable cancer hospital, it treats patients from across India and her neighbours. Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is a comprehensive, cancer hospital that is located in the heart of Bangalore and is known for providing the best and affordable cancer treatment in Bangalore. The hospital has 480 beds, 8 operation theaters, two linear accelerators, brachytherapy unit, exclusive Centre for Breast Diseases, Centre for Lung Diseases, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, dedicated Paediatric Oncology Unit, all supportive laboratory and imaging facilities including Molecular genetics laboratory, PET scan, gamma camera, blood bank and blood irradiator.