A New Chapter in Cancer Care: Following a Successful Multi-City Awareness Drive, Tata Trusts’ Brings ‘Gaanth Pe Dhyaan’ to Assam

Winning the battle against cancer

After her treatment at the Ranchi Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (RCHRC), Jyoti Sharma (name changed) went from being a despondent cancer patient to a confident cancer warrior, who is determined not to let cancer win

PM inaugurates multi-level cancer care network in Assam

• Assam Cancer Care Foundation, a joint initiative of the Government of Assam and Tata Trusts, set up to address issues like lack of awareness about cancer, poor access to quality medical facilities, and lack of affordability
• Network of world-class hospitals being set up across the state
• Seven cancer care hospitals inaugurated; 3 more to follow
• Foundation stones laid for seven more
• Infrastructure to be supported by outreach programmes
• Enhanced Infrastructure Accessibility and Outreach expected to improve early detection and hence better treatment outcome.

A ray of hope

Tirupati-based SVICCAR offers healing and a ray of hope for cancer patients in Andhra Pradesh

Navigating to good health

Patient navigators bridge socio-economic barriers and improve access to medical interventions

Putting patients at the heart of cancer care

Tata Trusts' Cancer Care programme has launched India’s first cancer patients’ advisory group to better understand the experiences and expectations of patients, survivors and caregivers, to bring about a tangible difference in treatment and care