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A Parent’s Triumph: My Child’s Victory Over Blood Cancer

UNSHAKABLE FAITH: A CAREGIVER'S STORY

A Parent's Triumph: My Child’s Victory Over Blood Cancer

Published on: 13 March, 2023

When a parent is told that their child has been diagnosed with blood cancer, it can be a devastating experience. It is an incredibly frightening and overwhelming time for any family, especially because it suddenly feels beyond comprehension and you don’t know how to respond to it.

After her baby boy was diagnosed with a blood cancer in 2021, Jyothi found herself navigating an unfamiliar world. Read on to know how she found strength to fight for her son’s life.

An unforeseen diagnosis that shook us to our core

When he was 6 months old, I noticed some odd patterns in my son. He had been healthy and happy up to that point, but then he stopped gaining any weight, and would refuse to eat or drink anything. I kept a close eye on him and tried to get him the nutrition he needed, but it only seemed to get worse when he was 9 months old.

I tried to ignore the nagging feeling in my gut, telling me that something wasn’t right. But I was watching his health deteriorate day by day and knew I had to get him checked out. Just after his 1st birthday, when his condition worsened, we had some tests done. When the results were in my hand, three words stared back at me – acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

I couldn’t believe it. All the sleepless nights and endless days of worrying, and my worst fears had been confirmed. How could this be happening? How could my child have blood cancer? I couldn’t wrap my head around it, but the reality was staring me in the face. I had to stay strong for my son, but inside I was broken. He was only one year old, and it seemed so unfair that he had to go through this.

Navigating the unknown journey ahead

It was a difficult time for my husband and I, as we tried to come to terms with our son’s diagnosis and the implications it had on our lives. I felt a sense of helplessness and fear that I had never experienced before. Cancer is such a formidable word and is almost always associated with death. Having studied nursing, I knew better. Yet, the first thought that came to my mind was that I was going to lose my baby.

I felt powerless as the doctors explained the treatment plan and the risks involved. All I wanted to do was make sure my son would survive this. We were determined to do whatever we could to give him a fighting chance.

Each cycle of chemotherapy was a rollercoaster

Watching my precious baby suffer through the excruciating pain of chemotherapy was more than any mother should have to bear. It hurt me immensely when I would see his face filled with shock and fear of the needles and injections, and when he would cry whilst undergoing treatment. Each day felt like an eternity, and the worry of how he was going to make it through the treatment weighed heavily on me.

My husband, a government employee, had diligently been saving over the years, but all of it was quickly used up in the desperate attempt to keep our child alive. Even his current salary was not spared, with most of it going towards our child’s chemotherapy. The cost of treatment quickly drained our finances and we soon found ourselves left with no resources. I even reached out to our families, but they made no effort to help us. Even my own parents had turned their back on us in our darkest hour.

I had held out hope that chemotherapy would be enough for our baby to fight off this cancer. But after 4 rigorous cycles of treatment, I was being told he needed a bone marrow transplant. It seemed that no matter how hard we tried, the odds were stacked against us. We knew our financial situation would make a bone marrow transplant nearly impossible, yet we couldn’t let our baby suffer any longer.

My sister was the only one I could rely on, and she tried to help us to the best of her abilities. But at some point, even she couldn’t continue to support us anymore. My husband and I were so thankful that our son was still with us, but at the same time, we were deeply worried about how we were going to manage the next phase of his treatment. We needed to find a way to make this work, no matter the cost.

A miraculous turn of events

Seeing our plight, my cousin introduced us to Milaap. At first, I was hesitant to reach out to strangers for help. After all, we had never asked for any help our entire lives. But, my cousin assured me that there were people willing to help us in our time of need, and I decided to give it a try. So, with my cousin’s help, we created a fundraiser, filled in all the necessary details, and soon enough, our plea was up on Milaap.

I shared the fundraiser among my friends, and they passed it onto people in their networks, and so on and so forth. We had settled on a goal amount of INR 20 lakhs, as quoted in the estimation provided by the hospital, for our fundraising efforts. Meanwhile, we started looking into other means to arrange funds as well. Trying to arrange for the money was an uphill battle, but I put my trust and faith in God.

Soon, we started to receive donations from the community. Seeing our friends and even strangers reach out to help us was truly overwhelming and it filled us with renewed energy to fight for our son’s life.

How Milaap helped

I was so grateful to have the Milaap team by our side throughout this difficult journey. They were there to answer all of our questions, no matter how small, and provide us with constant support. They were just a phone call away and I felt comforted, knowing that I could rely on them. They were kind, patient, and understanding – always looking out for our best interests.

With the help of our friends, and the kindness of strangers through the fundraising platform, we were able to put together enough funds for our son’s bone marrow transplant. It was a long, arduous journey to get to this moment of joy. On December 21st, 2021, he underwent the procedure and I felt a wave of relief wash over me as the doctor declared that the bone marrow transplant had been a success.

I have seen first-hand the financial strain caused by medical bills. Thankfully, we came to discover crowdfunding in our time of need, which gave us the opportunity to reach out for help. It has been an incredible blessing for us and I truly believe it can be a helpful solution, a lifeline, for people who are struggling financially and can’t afford treatment.

Finding strength through adversity: Parting message

From the moment my child was diagnosed, my world changed forever. Over the past 2 years, I remained strong and did everything in my power to help my child beat this disease. Even though it was a difficult journey, I am proud of him for being so brave throughout his cancer treatment.

To anyone that may be facing a similar situation as me, I want to say – put your faith in God. He has always been there for me to lean on, to guide me and provide me with the courage to stay strong in the face of adversity. I whole-heartedly believe that it was God’s blessings that were bestowed on me and my child through the Milaap donors. My child is now cancer-free, and I live each day of my life grateful to everyone who played a huge part in his miraculous recovery.

Also, don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I was scared and overwhelmed, and the idea of reaching out for help seemed too daunting. In the end, I am so glad that I took the leap and asked for help because it allowed us to get the care and treatment my child needed in order to get better. We were surrounded by an outpouring of love and support, and I realised that asking for help became the best decision of my life.

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Survivor Story: How My Husband’s Unwavering Love And Support Helped Me Beat Breast Cancer

OVERCOMING THE ODDS: A SURVIVOR'S TALE

How My Husband’s Unwavering Love And Support Helped Me Beat Breast Cancer

Published on: 22 February, 2023

Most of us live our lives thinking that tomorrow is always promised. We believe, at least subconsciously, that the routine that we follow every day will define the rest of our days, and do not expect anything bad to happen that could change up our lives forever.

In 2019, Bina was diagnosed with breast cancer. She shares her story of resilience, courage and hope in the face of this difficult journey. Read about her experience and how she found strength to fight the disease.

The first sign of trouble

If I could describe my life with my husband in one word, it would be ‘peaceful’. We were happy and content with each other. In 2019, I had been already undergoing treatment for a gynaecological issue when I noticed a hard lump under my arm, close to my chest. I didn’t think much of it at that time, but I decided to talk to my doctor about it. I wasn’t prepared for what was to happen next.

Hit with a shocking diagnosis

When I told my doctor about the hard lump, she told me to get a biopsy and a mammogram done. When she was telling me about these tests, I felt a sense of fear build in me – slowly but surely. But I still did not think of the worst outcome at this point because my husband was there to support me throughout. But when the reports came, I was numbed by what I was reading. I had a malignant breast tumour. The only questions that ran through my head at the time were – How will my husband, a chronic rheumatoid arthritis patient, be able to take me to the hospital regularly? Secondly, we did not have insurance to cover cancer treatment – how will we manage?

‘You just focus on your recovery, I’ll take care of the rest’

My husband has been my pillar of strength right from the heydays of our marriage. So when we left home for treatment in Kolkata, he told me on the train that I don’t have to worry about money. He told me to be positive and try to focus on taking things one day at a time.

Being a mature individual, he counselled me about the side effects of chemotherapy like hair loss, vomiting, diarrhoea etc. He used to keep telling me that this is just a dark phase of our life and we will overcome it soon. Together. He had been dealing with chronic pain in his joints all his life, but he had chosen to ignore it to focus on my healing and recovery. His love kept me going.

I slowly started losing my hair, my confidence and my vigour

The doctor who did the biopsy and mammography counselled us not to worry, and told us to be positive. My family doctor gave me the additional morale boost I desperately needed. We planned to go to TMH, Mumbai, initially for treatment but on the advice of my husband’s colleague, we finalised on Apollo Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata, as everybody spoke highly of the onco-surgeon there.

The treatment started with a review of the biopsy slide. The first phase of treatment was surgery. This was followed by 21 days of chemotherapy. The side effects of chemotherapy were unbearable. I had immediate hair loss after the first cycle. I couldn’t bear seeing my lush long tresses fall off like this. Vomiting and nausea, coupled with fear and anxiety became the highlight of my treatment. I could not bear to look at myself in the mirror because I was a changed person. But my joint family, including my son and husband, were very supportive. They did not make me feel like I was getting weaker and because of them, I tried to forget the pain.

We held on to every shred of hope

The first part of the treatment was surgery, followed by 8 cycles of chemotherapy and 26 sessions of radiotherapy. All the three modes of treatment cost around INR 14-15 Lakhs which was borne by my husband from his savings.

When my radiotherapy sessions got over, the doctor told us that I needed 17 cycles of chemotherapy again, after a 21-day interval. He had also added that I needed an urgent surgery to get a chemo port inserted as my vein was not able to be traced for chemotherapy. It was a difficult time for my husband, both mentally and financially because we immediately needed around INR 2 Lakhs. He had already run out of funds and was scrambling to arrange some money when one of his schoolmates called him. After learning about our situation, the friend suggested that we try fundraising through Milaap.

How Milaap helped

My husband’s friend was the person who initiated the documentation process to start the fundraising process on Milaap. I learned later that it was fairly simple and straightforward, and we could get the campaign running immediately. When my husband shared the Milaap fundraiser link with our relatives and friends, many of them were not even aware about my disease. I got calls and messages of solidarity from them, which gave me strength to fight. Every individual in our circle contributed as much as they could, and as we saw that funds were being raised, we felt a certain sense of calm that cannot be explained in words.

The target amount was INR 6 lakhs because we had anticipated an extended period of treatment which would include many cycles of chemo and if necessary, more surgery. We were able to raise close to INR 4 lakhs – which was enough to get the pending bills cleared for my immediate treatment. The rest of my chemo sessions were funded by my husband’s salary. The Milaap team was very supportive, right from the registration to the money withdrawal process. The team was quick to respond on both emails and calls. All the team members were polite and supportive as well.

I believe that crowdfunding can be a viable option for people who cannot afford healthcare, as it allows individuals to appeal to a wide audience for financial support. It has helped many people to cover the costs of medical treatments and expenses that they would not have been able to afford otherwise.

Finding strength through adversity: Parting message

After undergoing two years of intensive treatment, it was really a good feeling knowing that now my body can take a break from any kind of treatment-related pain. I am also happy that now I could spend lots of quality time with my family members because I really missed doing that while in hospital.

I have adopted healthier habits, such as exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, and reducing stress levels. I am also undergoing regular check-ups and screenings with my doctor. I would say that I have become a more positive person in general.

If you are currently fighting a similar illness, my advice would be to prioritise your health and well-being. Follow your healthcare provider’s advice, take any prescribed medications or treatments as directed, and make self-care a priority. It’s important to seek support from family, friends, or a support group if you need it. Remember that recovery is a journey, and it may take time and patience, but there is always hope for a brighter future. Stay strong, stay positive, and believe in your ability to overcome this challenge.

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Survivor Stories

SURVIVOR STORY: A CAREGIVER’S PERSPECTIVE

A Parent's Triumph: My Child’s Victory Over Heart Disease

Published on: 30 January, 2023

It was around mid 2021, that we were graced with the biggest blessing of our lives. My wife and I learned that we were expecting our *first* child and we were absolutely thrilled! I distributed sweets to celebrate, and was being congratulated by everyone around me. At that moment I had thought that after enduring 2 challenging years, this the beginning of a brand new journey. But, I spoke too soon.

The start of a journey that changed everything

Flash forward to *December 2021*, my wife went into early labour and our daughter was born through a C-section, in the 8th month of pregnancy. She had to remain in neonatal care for over 10 days before we were allowed to take her home. She weighed only 1.4 kgs at the time of birth, and although she seemed healthy, the fact that she was born premature made me extremely anxious.

25 days later, we were asked to bring her back for an all-round check-up. The doctor checked her from head to toe, and ran many routine tests on her. Everything seemed normal – until they confirmed that they had detected issues in my baby’s heart. I was shocked and rather perturbed by the results and because I knew it would require a lot of money to get her treated.

Dealing with an unforeseen diagnosis

My baby was diagnosed with ______________. I enquired about a surgery for this condition, and the doctor told me straight away that they don’t operate on newborns as it is a very risky procedure. A child should weigh a maximum of 5kgs to undergo heart surgery. I was , and scrambled to look for other options.

Navigating through the challenges

We were then referred to a superspecialty hospital in the city, and I managed to get an appointment for a consultation with a heart surgeon, who let us know that our baby had some holes in her heart. He stressed that they needed to be rectified immediately, else she could suffer from an infection or excessive fluid build-up in her lungs, which could be life-threatening.

I agreed to the surgery and asked for further details on what we needed to do. But hearing that it wouldn’t be the experienced senior-most surgeon, but a junior surgeon performing the surgery, I immediately had cold-feet and declined treatment.

Weeks later, I sought another hospital and consulted the heart surgeon there. Alas, he too said he couldn’t operate on my child for the same reason as the others – she was much too small to withstand such a complex surgical procedure.

By now, doubts had begun to cloud my mind and I wondered if my baby would be able to get surgery. The possibilities were so low and everything thereafter looked bleak. Simultaneously, I had also been dealing with my paralysed father’s medical expenses. All these unfortunate events happened to us at the same time, and pushed us to the edge of complete misery.

Grieving a sudden loss

Prior to my daughter’s birth, I had managed to save up about INR 3 lakhs. But all of it was spent in meeting the daily NICU and medical costs, when she was born. In fact, the bills went beyond the amount I could shell out. So I was running on zero balance, and no credit at all!

Meanwhile, my father too was struggling a lot. He wouldn’t talk to us about it, but we knew that not being able to move around freely as he once did had put a lot of mental strain on him. Unable to deal with it all, my father took his own life on 25 December, 2021.

Finally, a breakthrough

I had been vocal about my predicament with my employers at the time. Knowing my situation well, one of them told me, “Let’s do this – we’ll get together and raise funds. But first, take your baby to Narayana Hrudayalaya. I’m sure you’ll find something there.” Yet, I was still quite hesitant because I had no money whatsoever to put towards my baby’s treatment. Then again, we’d already wasted so much time shuffling through so many hospitals. What’s one more?

It took us about 3 days to speak with the surgeons and finalise things at Narayana Hrudayalaya. They reiterated the pressing need for surgery, however, they said it had to be done within the next 15 days. The entire procedure was estimated to cost INR 5 lakhs, and once again I felt completely defeated. But then I saw how babies as small as my daughter underwent heart surgery successfully and that reignited my hopes that my child could get better.

By sheer luck, I found out about the hospital’s medical fund and I approached the administration. I explained my situation to them and they asked me for a day’s time to look into my application. True to their word, they contacted me the very next day to inform me that I was eligible for a concession, bringing the estimated surgery costs down to INR 3.2 lakhs. Though I was overjoyed, I was well aware that we still had a huge obstacle that needed to be tackled – FUNDS.

How Milaap helped

While we had been making arrangements for the surgery at the hospital, my employer had started a fundraiser in Milaap to help with my baby’s treatment expenses. I had no idea what fundraising was, and expressed my concerns to my employer. But she assured me that it wasn’t a mammoth task, “Don’t worry, just follow my instructions, and you will receive the help you need.”

She told me to gather all my baby’s medical documents and estimation letters to add to the fundraiser, then asked me to share the link to the fundraiser over Whatsapp with everyone I knew. I’d been working in Bangalore for nearly 10 years then, and I knew about 200 to 300 people. So I shared it with all of them, and they all donated some amount within their capacity.

What happened after this caught me completely off guard. Within 6 days of setting up the fundraiser, we had managed to raise the full goal amount. My employer told me that we finally had INR 3.2 lakhs to pay for my baby’s surgery and I couldn’t hold back my tears. I was overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude. By the grace of God and with help from so many kind donors, my baby successfully underwent heart surgery in February 2022.

Finding strength through adversity: Parting message

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2 Ways The Goa Government Helps Cancer Patients Afford Medical Treatment

2 Ways The Goa Government Helps Cancer Patients Afford Medical Treatment

Cancer treatments can be expensive, but the government offers many programs to help cover costs

Published on: 8 February, 2023

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and create a great deal of psychological stress, particularly due to uncertainty around the affordability of medical treatment. Fortunately, the government offers various programs to help offset the financial burden of treatment, providing important relief during a difficult time.

Here are two schemes offered by the state of Goa to provide treatment aid to cancer patients:

1. Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana (DDSSY)

The Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana provides medical insurance coverage to all Goans, as well as those who have migrated to Goa for employment. The scheme is implemented through a public-private partnership with United India Insurance Company Limited.

Coverage of up to INR 4 lakhs per annum for life-saving treatments and procedures such as cancer treatment, in all eligible hospitals
Cashless health insurance to all Goan residents regardless of their financial status
Depending on the number of people in the family a nominal premium of INR 200 to INR 300 is charged on an annual basis for DDSSY members
50% concession is given in premium for OBC, SC/ST category or for disabled individuals
This scheme can be auto-renewed after a duration of one year
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce Aadhaar card, enrolment slip acknowledgement, ration card, residence proof for 5 years - passport / driving licence / voter ID etc, and certificate of disability for disabled people
A patient is not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme, if
- They have not domiciled in the state for at least 5 years
- They are government employees

Read more about the Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana (DDSSY), here.

2. Goa Mediclaim Scheme

The Mediclaim Scheme is a government initiative wherein financial assistance is provided to every permanent resident of the state of Goa for availing super-speciality treatments not available in the state-run hospitals.

Coverage for medical expenses in the case of hospitalisation and even post-hospital expenses
For a patient undergoing treatment in Goa Medical College for cancer, 60% of the total cost incurred on drug/medicines, and chemotherapy is reimbursable
With the Goa Mediclaim certificate, any resident of Goa can receive medical treatment at any of the listed hospitals in the state and some located outside the state of Goa as well
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce a medical certificate from a treating doctor, income certificate, ‘mediclaim’ certificate, government ID card

Read more about the Goa Mediclaim Scheme, here.

Here are two schemes offered by the state of Goa to provide treatment aid to cancer patients:

1. Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana (DDSSY)

Coverage of up to INR 4 lakhs per annum for life-saving treatments and procedures such as cancer treatment, in all eligible hospitals
Cashless health insurance to all Goan residents regardless of their financial status
Depending on the number of people in the family a nominal premium of INR 200 to INR 300 is charged on an annual basis for DDSSY members
50% concession is given in premium for OBC, SC/ST category or for disabled individuals
This scheme can be auto-renewed after a duration of one year
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce Aadhaar card, enrolment slip acknowledgement, ration card, residence proof for 5 years - passport / driving licence / voter ID etc, and certificate of disability for disabled people
A patient is not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme, if
- They have not domiciled in the state for at least 5 years
- They are government employees

Read more about the Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana (DDSSY), here.

2. Goa Mediclaim Scheme

Coverage for medical expenses in the case of hospitalisation and even post-hospital expenses
For a patient undergoing treatment in Goa Medical College for cancer, 60% of the total cost incurred on drug/medicines, and chemotherapy is reimbursable
With the Goa Mediclaim certificate, any resident of Goa can receive medical treatment at any of the listed hospitals in the state and some located outside the state of Goa as well
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce a medical certificate from a treating doctor, income certificate, ‘mediclaim’ certificate, government ID card

Read more about the Goa Mediclaim Scheme, here.

If you find that you are not eligible to benefit from any of the above mentioned schemes, medical crowdfunding is also an option that is available to you. In times of need, support means everything, and with Milaap, you need not look any further. Milaap enables you to set up a fundraiser for any medical emergency within minutes, and you can easily raise funds for treatment expenses.

Do you know someone who could benefit from fundraising? Simply refer them to us and we’ll be happy to lend a hand. Visit www.milaap.org or call us on +91 9916174848 to get started now.

For more information, write to us at cx@milaap.org.

Do you know someone who could benefit from fundraising? Simply refer them to us and we’ll be happy to lend a hand.

Visit www.milaap.org or call us on +91 9916174848 to get started now.

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Palliative care centres – Template

Finding Comfort and Care: A Guide to Palliative Care Centres in Karnataka

Palliative care centres provide holistic care and support to critically ill patients by ensuring personalised care and treatment plans to improve the quality of life and reduce suffering.

Published on: 25 January, 2023

Palliative care centres provide holistic care and support to critically ill patients by ensuring personalised care and treatment plans to improve the quality of life and reduce suffering.

Published on: 25 January, 2023

Palliative care is a comprehensive approach to addressing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families who are facing life-threatening illnesses. By providing holistic care and support, palliative care helps to improve the quality of life for both adults and children, easing the burden of stress, pain, and other symptoms associated with serious illnesses.

Palliative care is provided for a range of conditions: cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, kidney failure, chronic liver disease, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

Patients may receive palliative care in a hospital, an outpatient clinic or at home under the direction of licensed healthcare providers.

Here is a district-wise list of some of the top palliative care centres in Karnataka:

1) Bangalore Urban

Aster CMI Hospital
43/2, New Airport Road, NH-7
Outer Ring Rd, Sahakar Nagar
Bangalore, Karnataka 560092

Contact: +919886179793, +918904873642

Email: drragraj1@gmail.com

Website www.asterhospitals.in

Palliative Care Program
Bangalore Baptist Hospital
Bellary Road, Hebbal
Bangalore, Karnataka 560024

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Contact: +9180 22024395, +9180 22024700

Email: palliative@bbh.org.in

Website: www.bbh.org.in

Karunashraya
Bangalore Hospice Trust
Airport Varthur Main Road
Marathahalli, Kundalahalli Gate
Bangalore, Karnataka 560037

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Contact: +9180 42685666

Fax: +9180 28476201

Email: karunashraya@vsnl.com

Website: www.karunashraya.org

Department of Palliative Care

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology
Dr M.H. Marigowda Road
Bangalore, Karnataka 560029

Services: Out-patient / In-patient

Contact: +9180 2609 4100, +9180 2656 0703, +9198452 26581

Email: drlingegowda@yahoo.com, kidwai@.nic.in, contactus@kmio.org

Website: www.kar.nic.in/kidwai/

Samraksha
6th Main, A Cross
Bull Temple Road, Chamrajpet
Bangalore, Karnataka 560046

Services: Out-patient / Home care

Contact: +919448458301

Email: sanghamitra.iyengar@gmail.com

Website: http://www.samraksha.org

Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine

St John’s Medical College
Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
Karnataka 560034

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Contact: +918022065925, +918022065913, +917411916820
Email: ppcusjmch@gmail.com
Website: www.stjohns.in

HCG Comprehensive Cancer Care Hospital
Room 208, 2nd Floor
Tower 4, K. R. Road
Sampangiram Nagar, Bangalore
Karnataka 560027

Contact: +918061562208, +919886770724

Email: manojbengaluru.gk@gmail.com

Website: www.hcgoncology.com

Kshema Palliative Care LLP

Kshema Hospice
No 15/A, 17th Cross, 21st Main
5th Phase, J. P. Nagar
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078

Services: In-patient

Contact: +918049563868, +919108930666, +919902233221
Email: hospice@kshemahealth.co.in
Website: www.kshemahospice.co.in

Chetana Vihara
C. V. Hospital
143 B, Bommasandra Industrial Area,
Hebbagodi, Bangalore
Karnataka 560099

Contact: +919741862781, +919845114794

Email: cvhospital.in@gmail.com

2) Bangalore Rural

Bangalore Baptist Hospital
Bommenahalli Road,
Devanahalli, Bangalore
Karnataka 563112

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Contact: +919380977573

Email: palliative@bbh.org.in
Website: www.bbh.org.in

3) Dakshina Kannada

Adarsha Hospital
APMC road, Puttur
Karnataka 574201

Services: Out-patient

Contact: 08251235065

Ave Maria Centre for Palliative Care
Mangalanagara Kudupu
Vamanjoor, Mangalore
Karnataka 575028

Services: In-patient / Home care

Contact: +917022620186

Website: http://avemariapalliativecare.org/

Kasturba Medical College (KMC)
PO Box 53, Light House Hill Road
Mangalore, Karnataka 575001

Services: Out-patient / In-patient

Contact: +919448189480
Email: sheetal.raj@manipal.edu

4) Udupi

Department of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care

Kasturba Medical College (KMC) and Hospital
Hebri Rd, Madhav Nagar
Manipal, Karnataka 576104

Contact: 08202922456, +919969683669

5) Mysore

Mysore Palliative Care Center
Viveka Araike Kendra
#248, B. N. Street
Akki chowka, Near K. R. Hospital
Mysuru, Karnataka 570016

Services: In-patient / Home care

Contact: 08212974133, +919686666155

JSS Medical College

Rajendra Nagar Main Rd
Bannimantap A Layout, Bannimantap

Mysuru, Karnataka 570007

Contact: +919342134196
Email: drakka_p@yahoo.co.in

Palliative Care Centre
Swamy Vivekananda Youth Movement
Gaffar Khan Ward
PKTB and CD Hopital Campus
KRS Road, Mysuru 570002

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Contact: +918212974133, +919686666155, +919886379529
Email: palliativecare@svym.org.in
Website: www.svym.org

ClearMedi Radiant Hospital
Vijay Nagar 3rd Stage
Vijayanagar, Mysuru
Karnataka 570017

Contact: +919513512199, +929739299306, +919880621777
Email: info.radiant@clearmedi.com

6) Shimoga

Sharanya Hospice
Garden Area, BH Road Cross
Opp Modern Talkies, Shimoga
Karnataka 577201.

Services: Out-patient / In-patient

Contact: +918182 223366
Email: sharanya_shimoga@rediffmail.com
Website: www.sharanyahospice.org

Navajeevan Holistic And Palliative Care Centre
Malnad Social Service Society
St. Joseph Chruch Compound
Sagar Road, Shimoga
Karnataka 577204

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Contact: +919482598520
Email: msssbhadravathi@gmail.com

7) Chikmagalur

Pushpa Hospital
Supported by Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI)
Narshimaraipura, Chikmagalur,
Karnataka 577134

Services: Out-patient / In-patient

Contact: +919449651252
Email: marrysusanna@yahoo.com
Website: https://pushpahospital.com/

8) Kalaburagi

Samzios Palliative Care & Research Institute

Pvt Ltd
16-1-1, Behind KSDC,
Near Gold Hub, Kalaburagi
Karnataka 585102

Services: In-patient / Home care

Contact: +918762501721, +919449058721, +918762438721

Email: ceo@samzios.com
Website: www.samzios.com

Palliative care is a comprehensive approach to addressing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families who are facing life-threatening illness. By providing holistic care and support, palliative care helps to improve the quality of life for both adults and children, easing the burden of stress, pain, and other symptoms associated with serious illnesses.

Patients may receive palliative care in a hospital, an outpatient clinic or at home under the direction of licensed health care providers.

Here is a district-wise list of some of the top palliative care centres in Karnataka:

1) Bangalore Urban

Aster CMI Hospital
43/2, New Airport Road, NH-7
Outer Ring Rd, Sahakar Nagar
Bangalore, Karnataka 560092

Contact: +919886179793, +918904873642
Email: drragraj1@gmail.com
Website www.asterhospitals.in

Palliative Care Program

Bangalore Baptist Hospital
Bellary Road, Hebbal
Bangalore, Karnataka 560024

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Contact: +918022024395, +918022024700

Email: palliative@bbh.org.in

Website: www.bbh.org.in

Karunashraya
Bangalore Hospice Trust
Airport Varthur Main Road
Marathahalli, Kundalahalli Gate
Bangalore, Karnataka 560037

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Contact: +9180 42685666

Fax: +9180 28476201

Email: karunashraya@vsnl.com

Website: www.karunashraya.org

Department of Palliative Care

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology
Dr M.H. Marigowda Road
Bangalore, Karnataka 560029

Services: Out-patient / In-patient

Contact: +918026094100, +918026560703, +919845226581
Email: drlingegowda@yahoo.com, kidwai@.nic.in, contactus@kmio.org
Website: www.kar.nic.in/kidwai/

Samraksha
6th Main, A Cross
Bull Temple Road, Chamrajpet
Bangalore, Karnataka 560046

Services: Out-patient / Home care

Contact: +919448458301
Email: sanghamitra.iyengar@gmail.com
Website: http://www.samraksha.org

Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine

St John’s Medical College
Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
Karnataka 560034

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Contact: +918022065925, +918022065913, +917411916820
Email: ppcusjmch@gmail.com
Website: www.stjohns.in

HCG Comprehensive Cancer Care Hospital
Room 208, 2nd Floor
Tower 4, K. R. Road
Sampangiram Nagar, Bangalore
Karnataka 560027

Contact: +918061562208, +919886770724
Email: manojbengaluru.gk@gmail.com
Website: www.hcgoncology.com

Kshema Palliative Care LLP

Kshema Hospice
No 15/A, 17th Cross, 21st Main
5th Phase, J. P. Nagar
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078

Services: In-patient

Contact: +918049563868, +919108930666, +919902233221
Email: hospice@kshemahealth.co.in
Website: www.kshemahospice.co.in

Chetana Vihara
C. V. Hospital
143 B, Bommasandra Industrial Area

Hebbagodi, Bangalore
Karnataka 560099

Contact: +91974186278, +919845114794
Email: cvhospital.in@gmail.com

2) Bangalore Rural

Bangalore Baptist Hospital
Bommenahalli Road

Devanahalli, Bangalore
Karnataka 563112

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Contact: +919380977573
Email: palliative@bbh.org.in
Website: www.bbh.org.in

3) Dakshina Kannada

Adarsha Hospital
APMC road, Puttur
Karnataka 574201

Services: Out-patient

Contact: 08251235065

Ave Maria Centre for Palliative Care
Mangalanagara Kudupu
Vamanjoor, Mangalore
Karnataka 575028

Services: In-patient / Home care

Contact: +917022620186
Website: http://avemariapalliativecare.org/

Kasturba Medical College (KMC)
PO Box 53, Light House Hill Road
Mangalore, Karnataka 575001

Services: Out-patient / In-patient

Contact: +919448189480
Email: sheetal.raj@manipal.edu

4) Udupi

Department of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care

Kasturba Medical College (KMC) and Hospital
Hebri Rd, Madhav Nagar
Manipal, Karnataka 576104

Contact: 08202922456, +919969683669

5) Mysore

Mysore Palliative Care Center
Viveka Araike Kendra
#248, B. N. Street
Akki chowka, Near K. R. Hospital
Mysuru, Karnataka 570016

Services: In-patient / Home care

Contact: 08212974133, +919686666155

JSS Medical College
Rajendra Nagar Main Rd
Bannimantap A Layout, Bannimantap
Mysuru, Karnataka 570007

Contact: 9342134196
Email: drakka_p@yahoo.co.in

Palliative Care Centre
Swamy Vivekananda Youth Movement
Gaffar Khan Ward
PKTB and CD Hopital Campus
KRS Road, Mysuru 570002

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Contact: +918212974133, +919686666155, +919886379529
Email: palliativecare@svym.org.in
Website: www.svym.org

ClearMedi Radiant Hospital
Vijay Nagar 3rd Stage
Vijayanagar, Mysuru
Karnataka 570017

Contact: +919513512199, +929739299306, +919880621777
Email: info.radiant@clearmedi.com

6) Shimoga

Sharanya Hospice
Garden Area, BH Road Cross
Opp Modern Talkies, Shimoga
Karnataka 577201.

Services: Out-patient / In-patient

Contact: 91 8182 223366
Email: sharanya_shimoga@rediffmail.com
Website: www.sharanyahospice.org

Navajeevan Holistic And Palliative Care Centre
Malnad Social Service Society
St. Joseph Chruch Compound
Sagar Road, Shimoga
Karnataka 577204

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Contact: +919482598520
Email: msssbhadravathi@gmail.com

7) Chikmagalur

Pushpa Hospital
Supported by Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI)
Narshimaraipura, Chikmagalur
Karnataka 577134

Services: Out-patient / In-patient

Contact: +919449651252

Email: marrysusanna@yahoo.com

Website: https://pushpahospital.com/

8) Kalaburagi

Samzios Palliative Care & Research Institute Pvt Ltd
16-1-1, Behind KSDC
Near Gold Hub, Kalaburagi
Karnataka 585102

Services: In-patient / Home care

Contact: +918762501721, +919449058721, +918762438721

Email: ceo@samzios.com

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3 Ways The Delhi Government Helps Cancer Patients Pay For Treatment

3 Ways The Delhi Government Helps Cancer Patients Pay For Treatment

Cancer treatment can be expensive, but the government offers many programs to help offset the costs.

Published on: 7 February, 2023

A diagnosis for a life-threatening disease can be financially and emotionally devastating for families. General health insurance may cover only so much, and other comprehensive plans do not cover expenses for the entire treatment. In such medical emergencies, the government has multiple schemes and funding options in place that provide financial aid on an ad-hoc basis, to help those affected.

Here are a 3 schemes offered by the state of Delhi to provide treatment aid to cancer patients:

1. Delhi Arogya Kosh Scheme

Delhi Arogya Kosh is a registered society, which provides financial assistance to EWS patients under treatment in empanelled government hospitals in the state.

The scheme includes 123 packages for cancer treatment
The upper limit of cancer treatment is INR 5 lakhs or 100% of the estimated cost of the treatment - whichever is less
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce income certificate, domicile certificate, ration card, EPIC (Voter ID), driving licence, extract from the electoral roll, Aadhaar card
A patient is not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme, if
- The annual family income is higher than INR 3 lakhs
- They have domiciled in Delhi for a period of less than three years

Read more about the Delhi Arogya Kosh scheme, here.

2. Health Minister’s Cancer Patients Fund (HMCPF)

The Health Minister’s Cancer Patients Fund, a component of the umbrella scheme of RAN, provides financial assistance to patients below poverty line suffering from cancer and undergoing treatment in the enlisted Regional Cancer Centres (RCC) in the state - Indian Rotary Cancer Institute, AIIMS, New Delhi.

Each cancer patient can receive a one-time grant of INR 2 lakh, up to INR 5 lakh depending on urgency
There is no reimbursement for expenditure already incurred
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce a duly completed and signed application form, copy of income certificate and copy of ration card
A patient is not eligible for financial assistance under HMCPF, if:
- Their family is covered under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
- They or their family member is a government servant
- They are receiving treatment in a private hospital

Read more about HMCPF, here.

3. Delhi Arogya Nidhi (DAN)

This scheme aims to provide financial assistance up to INR 1.5 lakhs to those patients for treatment of diseases like cancer in all the government hospitals in the state.

The patient should belong to a family whose annual income is less than INR 1 lakh per annum
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce a ration card, EPIC Card, birth certificate in case the patient is a minor, extract from electoral roll, Aadhaar card, original estimate certificate, a copy of the National Food Security Card or income certificate and photocopies of the treatment record
A patient is not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme, if
- They have not been residing in Delhi continuously for the last 3 years (prior to the date of submission of application)
- They are not availing treatment at a government hospital

Read more about the Delhi Arogya Nidhi, here.

Here are a 3 schemes offered by the state of Delhi to provide treatment aid to cancer patients:

1. Delhi Arogya Kosh Scheme

Delhi Arogya Kosh is a registered society, which provides financial assistance to EWS patients under treatment in empanelled government hospitals in the state.

The scheme includes 123 packages for cancer treatment
The upper limit of cancer treatment is INR 5 lakhs or 100% of the estimated cost of the treatment - whichever is less
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce income certificate, domicile certificate, ration card, EPIC (Voter ID), driving licence, extract from the electoral roll, Aadhaar card
A patient is not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme, if
- The annual family income is higher than INR 3 lakhs
- They have domiciled in Delhi for a period of less than three years

Read more about the Delhi Arogya Kosh scheme, here.

2. Health Minister’s Cancer Patients Fund (HMCPF)

Each cancer patient can receive a one-time grant of INR 2 lakh, up to INR 5 lakh depending on urgency
There is no reimbursement for expenditure already incurred
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce a duly completed and signed application form, copy of income certificate and copy of ration card
A patient is not eligible for financial assistance under HMCPF, if:
- Their family is covered under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
- They or their family member is a government servant
- They are receiving treatment in a private hospital

Read more about HMCPF, here.

3. Delhi Arogya Nidhi (DAN)

This scheme aims to provide financial assistance up to INR 1.5 lakhs to those patients for treatment of diseases like cancer in all the government hospitals in the state.

The patient should belong to a family whose annual income is less than INR 1 lakh per annum
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce a ration card, EPIC Card, birth certificate in case the patient is a minor, extract from electoral roll, Aadhaar card, original estimate certificate, a copy of the National Food Security Card or income certificate and photocopies of the treatment record
A patient is not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme, if
- They have not been residing in Delhi continuously for the last 3 years (prior to the date of submission of application)
- They are not availing treatment at a government hospital

Read more about the Delhi Arogya Nidhi, here.

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3 Government Financial Support Schemes For Patients Grappling With Cancer In Tamil Nadu

3 Government Financial Support Schemes For Patients Grappling With Cancer In Tamil Nadu

If you or a loved one are facing cancer, the government has various programs to help you offset the costs.

Published on: 6 February, 2023

Here are 3 national schemes offered by the state of Tamil Nadu to provide treatment aid to cancer patients:

1. Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme

Under this scheme, families under the BPL category would be given insurance cover via empanelled hospitals in the state. This scheme aims to reduce the financial hardship of enrolled families in case of health emergencies or unexpected diagnoses of severe illnesses like cancer.

The scheme seeks to provide cashless hospitalisation for specific ailments/procedures
It provides coverage up to INR 5 lakhs per family, per year on a floater basis for the ailments and procedures covered under the scheme.
Annual family income should be less than INR 1.2 lakhs per annum.
This scheme can be availed for a duration of one year
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce a family card, Aadhaar card and income certificate by the VAO/Revenue Authorities along with the self-declaration of the head of the concerned family.
A patient is not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme, if
- They are already availing free treatment in a government hospital
- They are eligible for medical reimbursement from other sources or have medical insurance
- They are not domiciled in Tamil Nadu

Read more about the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme, here.

2. Health Minister’s Cancer Patients Fund (HMCPF)

The Health Minister’s Cancer Patients Fund, a component of the umbrella scheme of RAN, provides financial assistance to patients below poverty line suffering from cancer and undergoing treatment in any of the 2 enlisted Regional Cancer Centres (RCC) in the state - Regional Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai and Government Arignar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital, Kancheepuram

Each cancer patient can receive a one-time grant of INR 2 lakh, up to INR 5 lakh depending on urgency
There is no reimbursement for expenditure already incurred
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce a duly completed and signed application form, copy of income certificate and copy of ration card
A patient is not eligible for financial assistance under HMCPF, if:
- Their family is covered under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
- They or their family member is a government servant
- They are receiving treatment in a private hospital

Read more about HMCPF, here.

3. Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund

The Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund is an emergency assistance scheme for granting relief to deserving families and individuals affected by natural calamities, or loss of life of relatives due to accidents, or for medical treatment for major diseases.

Funds are allocated on the approval of the Chief Minister
Persons suffering from cancer can apply for the same financial assistance again after a period of two years.
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce a duly completed and signed application form, passport-size photo of patient, BPL card, EPIC and Aadhar card, original final hospital bill and discharge summary or estimation summary
A patient is not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme, if
- Their family is covered under Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESI), Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) or any similar existing health-related scheme with provisions for reimbursements
- Annual family income exceeds INR 1 lakh

Read more about the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund, here.

Here are 3 national schemes offered by the state of Tamil Nadu to provide treatment aid to cancer patients:

1. Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme

The scheme seeks to provide cashless hospitalisation for specific ailments/procedures
It provides coverage up to INR 5 lakhs per family, per year on a floater basis for the ailments and procedures covered under the scheme.
Annual family income should be less than INR 1.2 lakhs per annum.
This scheme can be availed for a duration of one year
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce a family card, Aadhaar card and income certificate by the VAO/Revenue Authorities along with the self-declaration of the head of the concerned family.
A patient is not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme, if
- They are already availing free treatment in a government hospital
- They are eligible for medical reimbursement from other sources or have medical insurance
- They are not domiciled in Tamil Nadu

Read more about the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme, here.

2. Health Minister’s Cancer Patients Fund (HMCPF)

The Health Minister’s Cancer Patients Fund, a component of the umbrella scheme of RAN, provides financial assistance to patients below poverty line suffering from cancer and undergoing treatment in any of the 2 enlisted Regional Cancer Centres (RCC) in the state - Regional Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai and Govemment Arignar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital, Kancheepuram

Each cancer patient can receive a one-time grant of INR 2 lakh, up to INR 5 lakh depending on urgency
There is no reimbursement for expenditure already incurred
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce a duly completed and signed application form, copy of income certificate and copy of ration card
A patient is not eligible for financial assistance under HMCPF, if:
- Their family is covered under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
- They or their family member is a government servant
- They are receiving treatment in a private hospital

Read more about HMCPF, here.

3. Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund

Funds are allocated on the approval of the Chief Minister
Persons suffering from cancer can apply for the same financial assistance again after a period of two years.
To apply, the applicant will be required to produce a duly completed and signed application form, passport-size photo of patient, BPL card, EPIC and Aadhar card, original final hospital bill and discharge summary or estimation summary
A patient is not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme, if
- Their family is covered under Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESI), Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) or any similar existing health-related scheme with provisions for reimbursements
- Annual family income exceeds INR 1 lakh

Read more about the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund, here.

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Exploring Palliative Care In New Delhi: Get To Know The Best Centres

Exploring Palliative Care In Delhi: Get To Know The Best Centres

Palliative care helps patients manage the physical, spiritual, and emotional challenges of a serious illness, by providing comprehensive support.

Published on: 3 February, 2023

Palliative care helps patients manage the physical, spiritual, and emotional challenges of a serious illness, by providing comprehensive support.

Published on: 3 February, 2023

Palliative care is an approach that aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their families who are facing challenges associated with a life-threatening illness. It focuses on providing relief from pain and other distressing symptoms of a serious illness, while improving the quality of life for the patient. Palliative care also offers support to help families cope with the emotional and practical issues that may arise during this difficult time.

Patients may receive palliative care in a hospital, an outpatient clinic or at home under the direction of licensed healthcare providers.

Here is a district-wise list of some of the top palliative care centres in Delhi:

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Patients may receive palliative care in a hospital, an outpatient clinic or at home under the direction of licensed healthcare providers.

Here is a district-wise list of some of the top palliative care centres in Delhi:

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CanSupport

Address:
A2, Gulmohar Park
August Kranti Marg
Opposite Kamla Nehru College
New Delhi NCT, Delhi 110049

Services: Out-patient / Home care
Specialised in: Cancer

Contact: +911141010539, +919899011212, +919818215821, +919810606843, +919818447782

Fax: +911126102859

Email: harmalagupta@cansupport.org, info@cansupport.org, savita.luka@cansupport.org, ravindermohan@cansupport.org, cansup_india@hotmail.com

Website: http://www.cansupport.org/

Dr B R Ambedkar Institue Rotary Cancer Hospital

Address:
Dept. of Onco-Anaesthesia & Palliative Medicine
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi NCT, Delhi 110029

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care
Specialised in: Cancer & Non-cancer

Contact: +911126588500, +911126588700, +91116864851, +919810394950, +919868398301

Email: director@aiims.edu, narbhat@hotmail.com, drgarg@hotmail.com

Website: www.aiims.edu

Shanti Avedna Ashram

Address:

1 Factory Road
Ring Road, New Delhi NCT

Delhi 110029

Services: In-patient
Specialised in: Hospice / Terminally ill / Cancer

Contact: +91116855092, +911126195092, +919821891612, +919968295092

Fax: +91116513142

Email: shantiavednadelhi@gmail.com, shantiavednadelhi@vsnl.net

Website: http://www.shantiavednasadan.in/

Shalom

Palliative Unit of Emmanuel Hospital Association

Address:
D-167, Gali No: 2
Near Libaspur Bus Stand
Burari Road, Swaroop Nagar
Delhi 110042

Services:Out-patient / In-patient / Home care & PC-transgender
Specialised in: HIV-AIDS

Contact: +911127811173, +9198712 16952

Email: rajni.herman@eha-health.org, shalomdelhi@eha-health.org, savita.duomai@eha-health.org

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

Address:
Rajendar Nagar
New Delhi NCT

Delhi 110060

Services: Out-patient / In-patient

Specialised in: Cancer, Non-cancer, Pediatric

Contact: +919810135366, +911142251622, +919971839244

Email: : bimsharma1@gmail.com

Website: http://www.sgrh.com/

Army Base Hospital Palliative Care Centre

Address:

Army Base Hospital, Chanan Singh Park

Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi

Delhi 110010

Contact: +911125681276 & 37308 (Extn), +917503839095

Cankids KidsCan Paediatric Palliative Care Centre

Address:

Block A, Vasant Vihar
New Delhi, Delhi 110057

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Specialised in: Cancer, Paediatric

Contact: +911141663670, +9198115 25745, +919899897428, +919811243815, +919541067160, +918800845139

Email: seniorphysician@cankidsindia.org, ppccphysician@cankids.org, hanife@cankidsindia.org

Delhites’ National Initiative in Palliative Care

Address:

(D NIP Care)

D-218, Abul Fazal Enclave,
Near God’s Grace School, Jamia Nagar
Okhla, Delhi 110025

Services: Home care

Specialised in: Cancer & Non-cancer

Contact: +919891008356, +919868726697, +911123389964

Email: dnipcare@gmail.com, dnipcare@rediffmail.com

Website: http://www.dnipcare.org/

Christian Medical Association of India

Address:

Plot No 2, A-3 Shopping Centre
Janakpuri, New Delhi

Delhi 110058

Contact: +91115599991, + 911125599991
Fax: +91115598150

Email: varuldas@cmai.org, cmai@cmai.org

Website: http://www.cmai.org/index.html

HOPE Oncology Clinic

Address:

A 22, Hauz Khas
New Delhi, Delhi 110016

Contact: +918860815562, +918860815562

Email: ruparna@gmail.com

Website: hopeonco.com/

Ansari Hospital

Address:

RZ-20F/B Street, Number 6

Kailashpuri Rd, Gandhi Market

Block RZ, Main Sagarpur, Sagarpur

New Delhi, Delhi 110046

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care
Specialised in: Cancer & Non-cancer

Contact: +919319394103

Email: drsaima.sf@gmail.com

Dardsatya - The Palliative Care Organization

Address:

33, Plot B 9/5

Block B, Industrial Area

Sector 62, Noida

Uttar Pradesh 201301

Contact: +919717378390

Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

Address:

Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Safdarjung Campus

Ansari Nagar West, New Delhi

Delhi 110029

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Day care

Specialised in: Cancer & Non-cancer

Contact: +9111267307359, +919811339597, +919871813837

Email: palliativeclinic1@gmail.com, drsraheja@gmail.com

Website: www.vmmc-sjh.nic.in

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre

Pain and Palliative care Unit

Address:
Sir Chotu Ram Marg

Rohini Institutional Area

Sector 5, Rohini, New Delhi

Delhi 110085

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Specialised in: Cancer

Contact: +919811117965, +9198910 64497, +919313385677, +911147022222
Email: drveenachugh@gmail.com, painclinicrgcirc@gmail.com

Website: www.rgcirc.org

24x7 Curodoc Healthcare Private Limited

Address:

E-514, First Floor, Guru Nanak Plaza
Near Ramphal Chowk
Sector 7, Dwarka
New Delhi NCT, Delhi 110075

Contact: +918010380380
Email: support@curodoc.com
Website: curodoc.com

Emmanuel Hospital Association

Palliative Care Service

Address:

808/92, Deepali Building,
Nehru Place,
New Delhi NCT, Delhi 110019

Contact: +911130882008

Email: ann@eha-health.org, centraloffice@eha-health.org

Website: http://www.eha-health.org

Max Superspeciality Hospital

Address:

Press Enclave Marg
Saket, New Delhi NCT

Delhi 110017

Services: Out-patient
Specialised in: Cancer, Paediatric

Contact: +918800483843

Email: drgchanana@gmail.com

Dharamshila Rahat Medical Centre

Address:

Service Center No 11, Pocket 11 A

Dallupura Rd, near East Point School

Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi 110096

Services: Out-patient / In-patient
Specialised in: Cancer & Non-cancer

Contact: +919810050395, +919212850560

Email: dcfrc1990@gmail.com, dr.amitjain@rediffmail.com, info@dharamshilarahat.com

Website: www.dharamshilarahat.com

ACCN Advanced Cancer Care Network - Rohini

Address:

7th Floor, Kings building
Sector – 10, Rohini
New Delhi, Delhi 110085

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care
Specialised in: all

Contact: +919654780507, +919891118861, +919968856425,

Email: advancedcancercare@gmail.com, dardsatya@gmail.com, spsrana@gmail.com

Website: www.cancerpainindia.com

ACCN Advanced Cancer Care Network - Shanti Kunj

Address:
A5B / 85. Gate No 2

Shanti Kunj, Paschim Vihar,

Near Paschim Vihar West Metro Station

Delhi 110063

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care
Specialised in: all

Contact: +919654780507, +919891118861, +919968856425

Email: advancedcancercare@gmail.com, dardsatya@gmail.com, spsrana@gmail.com

Website: www.cancerpainindia.com

CanSupport

Address:
A2, Gulmohar Park
August Kranti Marg
Opposite Kamla Nehru College
New Delhi NCT, Delhi 110049

Services: Out-patient / Home care
Specialised in: Cancer

Contact: +911141010539, +919899011212, +919818215821, +919810606843, +919818447782

Fax: +911126102859

Email: harmalagupta@cansupport.org, info@cansupport.org, savita.luka@cansupport.org, ravindermohan@cansupport.org, cansup_india@hotmail.com

Website: http://www.cansupport.org/

Dr B R Ambedkar Institue Rotary Cancer Hospital

Address:
Dept. of Onco-Anaesthesia & Palliative Medicine
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi NCT, Delhi 110029

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care
Specialised in: Cancer & Non-cancer

Contact: +911126588500, +911126588700, +91116864851, +919810394950, +919868398301

Email: director@aiims.edu, narbhat@hotmail.com, drgarg@hotmail.com

Website: www.aiims.edu

Shanti Avedna Ashram

Address:

1 Factory Road
Ring Road, New Delhi NCT

Delhi 110029

Services: In-patient
Specialised in: Hospice / Terminally ill / Cancer

Contact: +91116855092, +911126195092, +919821891612, +919968295092

Fax: +91116513142

Email: shantiavednadelhi@gmail.com, shantiavednadelhi@vsnl.net

Website: http://www.shantiavednasadan.in/

Shalom

Palliative Unit of Emmanuel Hospital Association

Address:
D-167, Gali No: 2
Near Libaspur Bus Stand
Burari Road, Swaroop Nagar
Delhi 110042

Services:Out-patient / In-patient / Home care & PC-transgender
Specialised in: HIV-AIDS

Contact: +911127811173, +9198712 16952

Email: rajni.herman@eha-health.org, shalomdelhi@eha-health.org, savita.duomai@eha-health.org

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

Address:
Rajendar Nagar
New Delhi NCT

Delhi 110060

Services: Out-patient / In-patient

Specialised in: Cancer, Non-cancer, Pediatric

Contact: +919810135366, +911142251622, +919971839244

Email: : bimsharma1@gmail.com

Website: http://www.sgrh.com/

Army Base Hospital Palliative Care Centre

Address:

Army Base Hospital, Chanan Singh Park

Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi

Delhi 110010

Contact: +911125681276 & 37308 (Extn), +917503839095

Cankids KidsCan Paediatric Palliative Care Centre

Address:

Block A, Vasant Vihar
New Delhi, Delhi 110057

Services: Out-patient / In-patient / Home care

Specialised in: Cancer, Paediatric

Contact: +911141663670, +9198115 25745, +919899897428, +919811243815, +919541067160, +918800845139

Email: seniorphysician@cankidsindia.org, ppccphysician@cankids.org, hanife@cankidsindia.org

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Published on: 22 February, 2023

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We held on to every shred of hope

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Published on: 30 January, 2023

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Dealing with an unforeseen diagnosis

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Navigating through the challenges

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Grieving a sudden loss

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Finally, a breakthrough

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Finding strength through adversity: Parting message

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Published on: 8 February, 2023

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Published on: 25 January, 2023

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