Check these cancer care NGOs in India that are helping the poor with cancer treatment and a lot more!

author-image
Mishkaat Imrani
Updated On
New Update
Check these cancer care NGOs in India that are helping the poor with cancer treatment and a lot more!

Most chronic cancer can't be cured, but with early diagnosis, and timely actions, it can be controlled for months and even years. There are many needy and poor who lose their lives due to late detection, and so it's important to take a step before it is too late. We have curated this list of cancer care NGOs in India, that are saving lives by giving low-cost/free treatment. Check them out and donate to help the needy!

Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases, that has over 100 different types and requires therapies and treatments that are not only expensive but also risky. According to National Cancer Registry Programme, India's cancer burden could increase from 1.39 million to 1.57 million by 2025. It is a piece of alarming news, and we must be prepared for it. On the occasion of World Rose Day, which is celebrated in dedication to the welfare of cancer patients, we decided to talk about the cancer care NGOs in India who are not only helping the needy fight this deadly disease financially but also supporting them by providing livelihood opportunities.

1. Chatur Arogya Mandal

publive-image

source

Charutar Arogya Mandal was founded in 1972 and manages various medical colleges, a 900-bed hospital, an institute of medical technology, a cardiac center, and a cancer center in its 100-acre campus. Under their cancer care, they give affordable treatment to cancer patients.

Contact:  (91-2692) 228411,228412

For details tap here.

2. Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer 

publive-image
source

This award-winning public trust is working towards enriching the lives of cancer patients and raising the bar of cancer care in India. They are currently operating in 10 Indian states and have helped over 2,45,000 patients in the last eight years. Their team consists of over 30 caregivers, 30 faculty and over 100 volunteers.

Contact: +91 8691000800

Tap here for details.

3.  Swastava Cancer Care

publive-image
source

Swastava Cancer Care was founded by a group of professionals who are directly or indirectly affected by cancer. They started off with intensive awareness and early cancer detection through screening for cervical, Oral & Breast Cancers. They conduct screening camps with women across urban communities, villages, and institutions to ensure early detection of oral, breast, and cervical cancers. So far, they have benefited more than 15,000 people.

Contact:+91 9849398879

Tap here for details.

4. Grace Cancer Foundation 

publive-image
source

GRACE Cancer Foundation (Global Research And Cancer Education) is another NGO that provides treatment and care to those who are in need. They hold a Guinness book of world record for conducting the largest breast cancer screening campaign. They have also organized the largest Cervical cancer screening campaign and have their name under Limca Book of records.

Contact: +91 9000011223 / +91 9000607348

Tap here for details.

5.  Karunashraya 

publive-image
source

Founded in 1994, Karunashrya is a joint project of ​the Indian Cancer Society​ and ​Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar​. It has been providing free-of-cost quality palliative care to advanced-stage cancer patients. Its facility has even been acclaimed as one of ‘ the most well-designed hospice buildings completed between 1990 and 1999′, and gave them a place in ’20th Century World Architecture – The Phaidon Atlas’.

Contact: +91 80 4268 5666, 2847 6133, 2847 6509

Tap here for details.

6. CanKids KidsCan

publive-image
source

CanKids KidsCan is working for childhood cancer care in India. Under their program YANA –You are Not Alone, they provide support to cancerous children, right from the moment of detection to diagnosis, treatment, and until they get better. CanKids has over 45 cancer centers in 18 cities and 14 states. In the last 14 years, they have supported over 8000 children with cancer for medical treatment.

Contact:9953591578

Tap here for details.

7. Love Heals Cancer

publive-image
source

Love Heals Cancer provides guidance on integrative oncology therapies as well as gives these integrative oncology therapies to cancer patients to below poverty line patients. They also conduct workshops and community visits to spread awareness on cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. Love Heals Cancer has touched 80,000+ lives, counseled 20,000+ lives, and organized 100+ awareness events to date.

Contact: +91-99 30 70 90 00

Tap here for details.

8. Indian Cancer Society

publive-image
source

Indian Cancer Society was established in 1951 and was one of the very first NGOs in the country to start helping cancer patients. They have been running several campaigns for creating awareness and also have multiple mobile cancer detection camps. They not only just provide monetary support to the underprivileged but also takes care of their accommodation, monthly supply of rations, supplements, and therapy.

Contact: 099877 79639

Tap here for details.

9. HelpAge India

publive-image
source

Set up in 1978, this organization works for the cause and care of disadvantaged older persons. It is the only Indian organization to have received the ‘UN Population Award 2020’ for its exemplary work in the field of ageing, and relief efforts work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through their special unit for cancer care, they have been supporting elderly cancer patients since 1998 and have supported nearly 99,000 patients as of now.

Contact: 011- 41688955

Tap here for details.

10. Cancer Care & Research Foundation

publive-image
source

Cancer Aid & Research Foundation, founded in 2001, is a charitable organization and has been working towards the welfare of underprivileged cancer patients. They have been helping poor and marginalized cancer patients all over India. In the last 21 years, they have helped 13462 needy cancer patients, covering about 1862 hospitals in PAN India.

Contact: 091-22-2300 7000, 091-22-2300 5000

Tap here for details.

Local Samosa appreciates their efforts and would like to applaud them for their work. Lend your support to any of these cancer care NGOs in India, and help the needy.

Also Read: World Autism Awareness Day 2021: Indian organizations that are spreading awareness and helping autistic people!

For more such stories follow Local Samosa on Facebook,  Instagram,  Twitter, and Telegram.

best cancer treatment in india cancer care in india cancer care ngo in india cancer patients in india cancer survivors in india cancer treatment in india cheap chemotherapy in india free cancer treatment in india ngod for cancer in india ngos fro poor in india treatment for cancer patients in india