In less than 18 months since its inception, the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Head & Neck Cancer Institute of India near Dockyard Road Railway Station has emerged as a beacon of hope for patients seeking high-quality, affordable treatment.
Established in August 2023 by the CanCare Trust, the hospital has already served more than 35,000 patients, of which 10,000 have received free consultations, and 4,000 have undergone life-changing surgeries.
Head and neck cancer constitutes 30% of all cancer cases in India, disproportionately affecting individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
"Our mission is to make cancer care accessible and affordable while providing holistic support that includes surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and rehabilitation," said Reshma Naidu, 45, trustee, Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Cancer Institute of India.
Origins of compassion
This story is from the December 12, 2024 edition of The Free Press Journal.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 12, 2024 edition of The Free Press Journal.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Timely choices: Deciding when to use emergency contraception
Emergency contraceptives are available at pharmacies and retail outlets in many regions without prescription, making them readily available for use by women of all ages.
Can gallbladder stones lead to cancer?
Gallstones are a common yet often overlooked health issue affecting millions globally.
Katara shutdown over Vaishno’ ropeway project
J&K's Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, observed a shutdown on Wednesday in protest against the proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway project connecting Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat, which leads to the cave shrine in Reasi district.
Trump lawyers try to get conviction dismissed
President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers are raising a new claim in their fight to overturn his hush money conviction, alleging that the historic verdict was tainted by juror misconduct.
SP suspends constable over viral video with criminal
The newly appointed SP of Raipur, Lal Umend Singh, has initiated strict action following a viral video involving a police constable and a habitual criminal.
Shivling recovered from abandoned temple in UP
A Shivling was recovered from the debris of an abandoned roadside temple in the Muslim-dominated locality of Sarai Rehman in Bannadevi area here on Wednesday, prompting intervention by the local police and the administration.
Ashwin hangs boots; stuns cricketing world
HAVE A BIT OF PUNCH STILL LEFT IN ME, SAYS TOP OFF-SPINNER
3RD TEST ENDS IN DRAW, SERIES REMAINS LEVEL
BGT: WEATHER MAKES PUSH FOR RESULT DIFFICULT
WE ARE CHOOSING WRONG FILMS
HANSAL MEHTA SLAMS FFI AFTER LAAPATAA LADIES' OUSTER FROM OSCARS
Navy speedboat collides with ferry; 13 killed
NEEL KAMAL WAS CARRYING 110 PERSONS TO ELEPHANTA ISLAND NEAR MUMBAI
