Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre is one of India’s most trusted cancer hospitals, known for advanced oncology care, radiation therapy, surgical oncology, and bone marrow transplant services. Patients travel to and from the hospital not only from Delhi NCR, but from across India for specialised cancer treatment and follow-ups.
Cancer patients often need transport that is not rushed, not rough, and not uncertain. Whether it is an emergency admission, a scheduled chemotherapy cycle, a post-surgery transfer, or a return journey closer to home, the transfer must be medically supervised and calm.
Lifesavers Ambulance Services provides dedicated ambulance support to and from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital, with ICU road ambulances, rail ambulance coordination through Indian Railways and IRCTC processes, and air ambulance or commercial airline medical support for long-distance and international movement.
ICU Road Ambulance To / From Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital
Cancer patients can be weak, oxygen-dependent, immunocompromised, or recovering from procedures. Lifesavers provides ICU road ambulances that support safe transfers within Delhi NCR, including home pickups, hospital discharges, and inter-hospital referrals.
Our ICU road ambulance transfers are commonly used for:
- Admission transfers to Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital
- Discharge transfers from the hospital with monitoring
- Inter-hospital movement for scans, procedures, or referrals
- Transfers between Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad
Train / Rail Ambulance Services To / From Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital
For long-distance transfers, Lifesavers provides rail ambulance coordination using Indian Railways. A First AC or Second AC coach is medically prepared as a portable care unit, allowing stable oncology patients to travel comfortably over long routes with continuous monitoring and oxygen support as required.
Rail transfers are commonly chosen for planned treatment cycles, follow-up visits, palliative care movement, and patients who cannot tolerate long road journeys.
Common Rail Routes
Delhi to Patna
Delhi to Kolkata
Delhi to Mumbai
Delhi to Chennai
Delhi to Hyderabad
Delhi to Bangalore
Delhi to Guwahati
Delhi to Jaipur, Chandigarh, Lucknow
Air Ambulance and Commercial Airline Medical Support To / From the Hospital
When time matters or the distance is large, Lifesavers arranges air transfers to and from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital.
Charter air ambulances are used for critical cases requiring ICU-level care during flight. For stable patients, Lifesavers also arranges commercial airline travel with stretcher or wheelchair support, airline clearances, medical escort, and oxygen arrangements if required.
Common Air Routes
Domestic: Delhi to Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune
International: Delhi to Dubai, Singapore, London, Toronto, New York, Bangkok
Common Cancer Cases We Transfer To / From Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital
Lifesavers frequently manages transfers for:
- Chemotherapy and radiotherapy patients
- Post-cancer surgery recovery cases requiring monitoring
- Bone marrow transplant referrals and follow-ups
- Weak, bed-bound, or oxygen-dependent patients
- Palliative and supportive care transfers closer to home
- Wheelchair and stretcher cases on commercial flights
Every oncology transfer is planned to reduce fatigue, pain, and uncertainty for the patient.
Detailed Step-by-Step Transfer Process
Step 1 Call and Medical Details
The family or hospital calls our 24×7 line. We record the diagnosis, current treatment stage, vitals if available, pain or weakness levels, mobility status, and whether oxygen or monitoring is needed. We also confirm whether the transfer is to Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital or from the hospital to another destination.
Step 2 Clinical Review and Mode Selection
A medical coordinator reviews the case and recommends the safest mode: ICU road ambulance for local transfers, rail ambulance for long-distance stable transfers, or air or commercial airline support when speed is essential. This step ensures we do not over or under-provision care.
Step 3 Team Assignment
Based on the patient’s condition, we assign the correct team such as an ICU doctor or nurse, paramedic, and support staff. For long-distance routes we also assign coordination staff for station or airport handling.
Step 4 Equipment Planning and Ambulance Preparation
We prepare the ambulance based on what the patient actually needs, such as oxygen support, suction, infusion support, monitoring, and emergency medications. For rail transfers we plan station movement and coach setup. For air transfers we plan airline clearances and boarding support.
Step 5 Bedside Pickup and Safe Patient Packaging
Our team reaches the pickup point and stabilises the patient before movement. The patient is positioned comfortably, lines are secured, oxygen is started if required, and the patient is shifted gently onto the stretcher to avoid discomfort. Family instructions and documents are checked at this stage.
Step 6 Continuous Monitoring During Transit
During the journey, the patient is monitored continuously for comfort and medical stability. Oxygen saturation, heart rate, blood pressure, and symptoms like breathlessness or pain are tracked. Medications are administered as per requirement, and the family is updated during long transfers.
Step 7 Arrival and Hospital Handover
On reaching Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital or the receiving facility, our team transfers the patient safely and provides a structured handover with key observations and what support was provided during transit.
Step 8 Post-Transfer Support
If the family needs return transfer planning, documentation support, or another leg of movement, our team remains available to coordinate the next steps.
Why Families Choose Lifesavers
Families choose Lifesavers because oncology transport requires medical judgement and patience, not just fast driving. We focus on comfort, careful handling, clear communication, and continuity of care during transfers to and from the hospital.
Dr. Pradeep Gupta
Critical Care And Transportation Specialist
Current Handling Critical Care Ambulance services around the world, Founder And Chief Mentor at Life Savers, Start up in Train Ambulance on Ease of availability and Financial savvy.
Past Worked as Intensivist In Sir Ganga Ram Hospital(Delhi) for Many Years
Qualification MBBS, Diploma in Critical Care
