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This former Hotel Lakshmi has now been converted into a shelter for cancer-afflicted children. Families of the patients will stay in the 42 rooms, free of cost. A community kitchen has been provided to enable cooking of food by the inmates.
Accommodation address: No.11, 1st Cross, B Naidu Road, Gandhi Nagar
Bangalore 560009
Shankara Hospital: 080-2698 1000, 2698 1100, 2698 1101, 4648 4444
The dharamshalas at both locations have been built using funds donated by Infosys Foundation. Underprivileged patients and their caregivers can avail the facility.
Dr. M.H Marigowda Road, Bangalore 560029
Kuvempu Nagar, Sedam Road, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) 585105
Bangalore: 080-2609 4000, Kalaburagi: 08472-244 269, 244 270
Free accommodation is provided to the attendants of the poor patients. Three well constructed dormitories with bathrooms have been made available for this purpose.
Cancer Hospital Rd, Idgah Hills, Bhopal 462001
0755-266 5720
This home for cancer patients and caregivers is located near AIIMS, Bhubaneswar. This is an affordable & hygienic accommodation and food is provided. Serves patients coming from far-off places and requiring overnight as well as long term accommodation.
Plot No.246/572, Near Officer's Enclave, At Suanga, PO Sarakantra, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar 751019
99375 17648, 94379 29992
They assist in finding accommodation in Mumbai for cancer patients from Odisha who travel to Mumbai for treatment at Tata Memorial Hospital.
404, 4th Floor, A wing, Neelam Centre, Hind Cycles Road, Worli, Mumbai 400030.
88798 87088, 022-2650 7788
This 44,000 square feet facility, located on the Medical College campus, provides free shelter to children suffering from leukemia and aged cancer patients in the first and third floors respectively.
0495-235 5542
The Foundation has built two large halls near the Sikh temple, where 400-500 poor patients and their families are accommodated. Patients live free of charge in these halls. A community kitchen feeds these people. Family members of the patients are expected to assist in cooking the meals.
89200 06357
This Dharmasala accommodates patients obtaining treatment at cancer hospitals and their attendants. Nutritious vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided.
9, Yogi Garden, Sriram Nagar, Adjacent to IIT Compound,
Off Palliipattu Main Road, Chennai 600013
044-4509 8647, 4266 1687
They have 37 centres with 459 family units in the above 9 cities. Each family unit has beds for child and parents and a cupboard for storage. Common facilities are shared kitchen with vessels and kitchen tools, bathrooms, toilets, bathing areas and clothes' washing areas.
Delhi-NCR: : 0120-413 5539. Hyderabad: 040-2337 3606, Jaipur: 0141-279 1513, Kolkata: 98301 54456, 96749 01441. Mumbai: 022-6666 3152, 3043 5149,
Vellore: 0416-222 1006
These are accommodations for children suffering from cancer & their families. Charges are very low and even these charges are not payable by families who cannot afford the same. Families are provided with a kitchen kit, a room kit, rations and a school kit for the children. Families are encouraged to prepare home-cooked meals for their children. Contact Nos of HAHs below.
Helpline: 99535 91578. Chennai: 044-2441 3531, 94426 33531. Delhi: 011-2462 2484, 99535 91576. Kolkata: 80135 59338, 80172 94648.
Trivandrum: 94957 54115
They provide subsidized accommodation and complimentary meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) to patients and their attendants, who come to Delhi for medical treatment. Dormitory accommodation and double bed rooms are available..
11, Service Centre, Opposite Chilla Sports Complex, Vasundhara Enclave,
Delhi 110096
98100 01241, 98100 01896, 011- 2262 8181, 2262 8254
This is an economically priced guest house located 300 meters away from the main RGCI hospital building. Available for outstation patients getting treated at RGCI and one attendant or family member per patient. Food and snacks are available in the Cafeteria at Ground Floor of Ashray, on payment.
Sir Chotu Ram Marg, Sector 5, Rohini Institutional Area, Rohini, New Delhi 110085
(a) 011-47022222 (b) For booking room, contact Mr. Purushottam at Administrative block, in old building Block B Basement (Extension number 2151).
Dormitory and double-bed rooms are available at subsidised prices for patients and their accompanying relatives.
B-2 Block, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110029.
011-2610 7945, 2617 7438, 4621 9968
These 3 guest houses (dharamshalas) are in AIIMS campus. Here economically weaker patients and their families from Delhi and other states are accommodated in dormitories. Subsidised food is provided by NGOs.
Shri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi 110029
Rajgarhia Vishram Sadan: 011-2659 3537
Surekha Vishranti Sadan: 011-2659 4226
Only AIIMS patients having doctor's recommendation accommodated here. Have a common kitchen where residents can cook by using their own stove.
C23, Block C 5, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016
Narender Bhardwaj, R.M.Sharma
95073 94448, 011-2686 2460, 2661 1164
Poor and indigent patients from outstation seeking treatment at Safdarjung Hospital stay in this dharamshala. NGO Sapna provides lunch, dinner, milk, fruits and dry rations free of cost to the patients.
Safdarjung Campus, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110029
Rafique: 78359 59399, Anil: 99997 59625, NGO Sapna: 011-2673 1271
This Dharamshala in Yusuf Sarai, located a five-minute walk from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, provides accommodation to patients and family members at economical rates.
First to Third Floor, Mandir Wali Gali, Sri Aurobindo Marg, Yusuf Sarai Main Market,
New Delhi 110016
O P Bhardwaj: 93122 02589, Gajraj: 98188 51216
Cancer-affected children may require to undergo treatment outside Goa but the family may be lacking the means. In such cases, Sabrcare assists with travel tickets as well as boarding and lodging costs in the other city.
Oncology Dept, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa 403202
Lourdes Soares, Founder
This is a home for children suffering from cancer (especially leukemia). Accommodation, food, education, transportation to and from hospitals, counselling and financial support provided to the children & parents.
Six Mile, Guwahati 781036
99540 54000, 98640 37697
The double-storeyed dharamshala gives subsidized/free accommodation to patients and their families during the time that the patient is undergoing radiotherapy treatment at the Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology
Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology, Pigdambar Road,
Near SIMS College, Indore 453331
0731-285 6353, 256 3878
This is for families/attendants of the patients who are admitted in hospital. Free Dormitory facility for poor patients. Kitchen facility available. Canteen offers food at just Rs 11. AC & non-AC rooms also available at Rs 100 to Rs 850 per day.
Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur 302017
1800-121-1711, 0141-271 7777, 270 0107, 270 2106
Provide free home-stay facility with food and transport for needy patients and their care givers who come from far-off places.
3rd Floor, Chakos Chambers, Civil Lines Road, Palarivattom Bypass Junction,
Kochi 682025
0484-234 9136, 85928 59274, 98470 35861
The rooms are offered only to out-station patients & relatives at a very subsidized rate. The patients should be undergoing long-term treatment at TMC. There is a canteen facility which provides food, round the clock at affordable rates. Other facilities include auditorium, library, play room for kids etc.
DC Block (Newtown), Action Area I, New Town, Kolkata 700156
033-6605 7000, 6500 9639
This is a temporary accommodation for cancer patients and one of their family members under treatment in Govt. Hospitals, at nominal cost. Run in association with Bharat Sevashrama Sangha.
33/1, Sultan Alam Road, Kolkata 700033
033-2422 4788
Accommodation provided for cancer patient and one accompanying relative.
207, SK Deb Road, Shree Bhumi, Lake Town, Kolkata 700048
Here free temporary shelter including food is provided to children upto 18 years suffering from cancer who are being treated at different hospitals in Ludhiana.
Village Daad, Main Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana 142022
Mrs.Shruti Bansal: 98555 32501
This is a free accommodation project for young girls and women cancer patients from outside Mumbai. It is a 11-bed facility located in Mumbai, that provides a hygienic and relaxed environment in order to complete the cancer treatment efficiently and effectively.
414 Empire Complex, Empire Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel,
Mumbai 400013
022-6655 5463, 91366 63637
These help patients and their families by providing free accommodation, free transportation to the hospital, subsidized canteen facilities, counseling and awareness programs, etc. There are 3 Seva Niketans have a total of 20 rooms and 76 dormitory arrangements.
263, Swami Pranavanandaji Marg, Sector 31-A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400703
022-2781 1327
They have 4 childhood cancer care centres in Mumbai area: 3 centres are in Chembur & 1 in Bandra. The child patient and 2 caregivers are provided accommodation free of cost. Admission is by reference from Tata Hospital (MSW Dept), Sion Hospital, Wadia Hospital and HCG Cancer Centre. Foodstuff provided, but cooking is to be done by caregiver.
80802 22377
A charitable endeavour by M D Ahuja Trust. Located just behind Hindmata Cinema.
M D Ahuja Trust Building, 132, Saint Paul Street, Dadar (E), Mumbai 400014
022-2416 2490, 88504 40674
The have around 30 rooms in the vicinity of Tata Memorial Hospital. Rooms are provided to cancer patients and their relatives at nominal prices. Facility includes kitchen with fridge and gas to enable inmates to cook their own meals. Rooms have TV.
33 Keshar Baug Building, BJ Devrukhkar Road, Dadar (E), Mumbai 400014
93233 40010, 022-2414 0010, 91554 70147, 022-2414 0010
The Cancer Patient and Relatives Rest House has been opened at this hospital and it has dormitories for men and women patients besides 32 rooms for supervisors and relatives. The facility is ONLY for serving and retired railway employees.
Opposite Jijamata Udyan & Near Railway Station, Byculla, Mumbai 400027
022-2371 7247, 2371 0179, 2372 6588
BCCS is especially concerned about poor cancer patients from the North Eastern states who come to Mumbai for better treatment. To help them, BCCS has arranged accommodation at nominal cost at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai close to Tata Memorial hospital, Kharghar.
Flat No 92, Building No 1A, Windermer CHS, Oshiwara, Mumbai 400053
Pradeep 98692 22710
Shelter is provided to poor cancer patients and their attendants. The patients are given Anaj Dan that includes rice, pulses, cooking oil, spices, etc. once a month. Cooking utensils and gas cylinders are at hand to enable the family members to cook food at the accommodation.
Shankari Mansion, Plot No. 30-A, Sindhi Society, Bhakti Bhavan Road, Opp Trupti Farsan, Chembur, Mumbai 400071
Ms Soma Sinha
98923 79991, 022-2529 2984, 2524 5209
Accommodation is in rooms, with each room meant for a 3 persons viz.patient & two care givers. Tariff: Rs 650 per room per day. The well-equipped kitchen has fridge, utensils and cooking gas, to enable cooking to be done by inmates.
Bungalow No 5, Vimochit CHS, Kamgar Nagar, S G Barve Marg, Kurla (E),
Mumbai 400024
99307 33471 (S N Sharma), 97699 26207, 98210 83520
This is affiliated to Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH) and accommodation is provided to cancer patients (all stages including palliative care) and their families while they are undergoing treatment at TMH.
MIG Colony, Road No 4, Kalelkar Marg, Near Guru Nanak Hospital, Bandra (E),
Mumbai 400051
022-2659 1404
Here accommodation is provided to families of patients hospitalized for medical treatment on very reasonable rates. The location is near to Bombay Hospital and fairly close to many major hospitals of Mumbai. Sattvic vegetarian food is served at reasonably low prices.
50, Queens Road, Cinema Gali, Near Metro Cinema, Dhobitalao, Mumbai 400020
022-2205 5001 / 02, 88799 86897
Provide free accommodation to patients through their partner organizations and guidi patients about accommodation resources available.
7A, Barodawala Mansion, 81, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018
91379 77096, 85912 12922, 022-2490 0330
This place is popular with families of patients from West Bengal. The compound has a mosque as well as a general hospital.
Shaikh Misree Marg, Antop Hill, Wadala East, Mumbai 400037
022- 2412 4525
The foundation strives to provide free or subsidised accommodation to needy patients of poor economic condition.
Aum Sai CHS, Office Nos.5 & 6, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410210
90290 13360
Accommodations listed below will be free of charge for patients from marginalised sections & those below poverty line. Patients from middle-class and lower middle-class would have to pay nominal charges:
(a) Dharmashala at Bhoiwada, neat Tata Hospital, consisting of 100 Nos of 1 BHK flats. Each flat has beds, bed linen, fridge, geyser and Television. This will be ready by mid-2023 (b) Hostel at Parel in Haffkine Institute complex, with 300 Nos flats. This will be ready by end-2023.
MSW Dept at Tata Memorial Hospital: 022-2417 7000, 2417 7300, 2416 1413
At their shelter homes accommodation is provided to cancer patients as well as their attendants. The shelter homes are located in Sector 19C, Koparkhairane and
Sector 29, Kharghar.
Siddhi Kripa, Plot Noi 1B, Sector 10, Opp NMMC Hospital, Vashi,
Navi Mumbai 400703
022-2766 6052, 93222 23033
Provides economical budgetary accommodation in the business district of Fort.
Near St. George Hospital & Arogya Bhavan, Fort, Mumbai 400001
Mr. Malshe, Suptt. & Mr.Indra Ingle, Asst Suptt.
022-2261 4050, 98695 40015
Economical accommodation for cancer patients and kin. Non-cancer patients are not allowed.
1, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Rd, near Premier Cinema, Dadar East, Parel,
Mumbai 400012
022-2411 3604
They have rented flats near Tata Memorial Hospital and at Kharghar in order to provide accommodation and food to cancer patients and their families at nominal cost.
Plot No 12, Sector 30, Owe, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410210
93245 45164
This hostel has 20 rooms and is managed by the Parle group.
Sanatorium Building, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Matunga, Mumbai 400019
Mr. Jitendar Singh
022-6713 0466
They are running an ashram for cancer patients from rural/slum areas, Adivasi backgrounds etc.
203, 2nd floor, Mahavir Palace, Plot 341/342, Sector - 31, Vashi Gaon 400703.
Prabhudas. K. Kamble (Founder/President)
022-2781 1317, 84248 72829
The Samiti offers free residential accommodation and food for 76 patients with 2 escorts each at their Rugna Seva Sadan. Facility is for patients from weaker sections visiting Mumbai for treatment at KEM Hospital, Tata Memorial Hospital and Wadia Hospital.
158, Rugna Seva Sadan, Rugna Seva Marg, Parel (E), Mumbai 400012
022-2410 2167, 2418 6724, 2416 4890
Here cancer patients and their relatives can stay at a nominal cost of Rs 100 per day. Food is provided free of cost.
Parmarth Seva Samiti, 3rd Floor, Sobo Central, Madan Mohan Malviya Road,
Near Haji Ali, Mumbai 400034
022-6747 8119, 98924 41434
This dharamshala accommodates 275 patients and 425 relatives. There are 150 rooms, a dormitory and 2 halls. Each patient is allowed up to 2 attendants. Tariff: Rs 70 per day for room and Rs 50 per day for dormitory/hall. Breakfast, lunch & dinner are provided free.
Dadar Cross Lane, 1/33, Dada Saheb Phalke Road, Near Ranjit Studio,
Dadar East, Mumbai 400014
022-2411 1496, 93719 19006
This facility has 21 rooms and location is not far from Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel.
64, Dr Ambedkar Road, Opp Voltas House, Chinchpokali, Mumbai 400012
022-2372 5466, 2352 9618, 5637 0790
Provide shelter for poor cancer patients & attendants at cost of Rs 120 per bed per day. Food served free of cost. Two shelter homes are at Sewri and Chembur where 12 patients and 12 attendants can be accommodated. A flat near Tata Memorial Hospital accommodates 8 patients and 8 attendants.
618, Laxmi Plaza, Laxmi Industrial Estate, Link Road, Andheri (W),
Mumbai 400053.
90783 09128 (Deepak Mohapatra), 022-4000 3352
A regular Dharamshala, with the location being not far from Tata Memorial Hospital in Parel. It's a common hall with multiple beds. Charges are Rs 250 per bed per day. Kitchen available but patients or attendants have to cook on their own.
Seeta Niwas, 1st Floor, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Near Agrawal Dairy, Parel,
Mumbai 400012
022-2412 2554
Accommodation provided for underprivileged patients in Dr Tilak Hospital and Dr Mhaskar Hospital. Tariff for 1 patient & 2 attendants is Rs 600 per day. Kitchen provided but cooking and arranging foodstuff to be attended to by patient or attendant.
(a) Dr Mhaskar Hospital, 31 Lower Parel East, BDD Chawl, Lower Parel,
Mumbai 400013. (b) Dr.Tilak Hospital, 50 BR Thokle Marg, B Wing, Ambedkar Nagar Colony, BDD Chawls, Worli, Mumbai 400018
022-2308 5794 (Ms Purva), 2309 6875, 98210 91073
Their 'Accommodation Project' pays the charges for accommodating in Dharamshalas needy child and family during the child's cancer treatment. Tata Hospital's MSW Dept decides on eligible patients, Dharamshalas where accommodation would be arranged etc.
Saraswati Goenka Bhavan, Old Hanuman Road, Next to Kotak Bank,
Vile Parle (East), Mumbai 400057
81698 07621
Free accommodation for poor cancer patient. Attendants charged at Rs 75 per person per day. Food charged at Rs 10 per person per day. The following 4 houses in Navi Mumbai have a total of 180 beds: (1) Aradhana Bhawan, Sector 7, Vashi (2) Sadbhav Arogya Bhawan, Sector 28, Vashi (3) R D Arogya Bhawan, Sector 19, Kopar Khairane (4) Delsey Arogya Bhawan, Sector 8, Vashi
022-2766 5408
This guest house of Assam Government provides accommodation to poor cancer patients from Assam (1st preference) & other Northeast States (2nd preference). Cost (a) Dormitory: Free for patient, Rs 80 per person per day for caregivers (b) Room: Rs 100 per day for 1 patient & 2 caregivers. Veg thali in canteen costs Rs 50. A bus and 2 other vehicles are available to drive the patients to & fro from hospitals daily.
Plot No 28, Sector No 30/A, Near Vashi Railway Station, Navi Mumbai 400703
022-2781 0888
On-campus residential facility is provided patients and their caregivers who have to stay at NCI for longer duration or have to visit NCI often for treatment. Patients & their caregivers having BPL card are provided with accommodation at no extra cost.
Khasra No. 25, Outer Hingna Ring Road, Mouza-Jamtha, Nagpur 441108
1800-233-0033, 0712-280 0400
This free dormitory has 20 beds with separate arrangement for females. Bunk beds are provided with patients accommodated on the lower frames while their relatives occupy the upper frames of the bed. Food is provided at subsidised rates twice a day, with each plate costing just Rs 20 and which includes rice, lentils and cooked vegetables.
NH 30, Bailey Road, Raja Bazar, Patna 846003
0612-710 7788, 710 7777, 89290 76237, 88770 05555
The sansthan provides accomodation at very reasonable price at this Dharmashala for cancer patients.
Mahavir Cancer Sansthan & Research Centre (MCSRC), Phulwarisharif,
Patna 801505
0612-225 0127, 225 3956, 322 2583, 70914 90890
mcspatna98@gmail.com, directormahavircancersansthan@gmail.com
Free accommodation and food are provided here for children undergoing cancer treatment at Regional Cancer Centre, JIPMER. Accompanying parents or care-takers are also allowed. This service is by the courtesy of 'Joy & Light' NGO.
No.4/673, Kalaivanar Nagar Extn, Pattanur 605006, Vanur Taluk, Villupuram Dist, Tamil Nadu (Near Pondicherry)
96004 31413
To help people who visit Pune for medical treatment, accommodation is available here for a pleasant stay at cheap prices to patients and their caregivers.
306, Sai Krupa Apartment, Somvar Peth, Near Hanuman Temple, Pune 411011
99700 00053, 020-6561 4221
Here attendants for patients admitted for surgery at their cancer hospital can stay. Has dormitory, special rooms and deluxe rooms.
1, Tirupatinagar, Opp. Nirmala Convent School, Rajkot 360007
0281-257 3136, 258 2326
This four-storey building accommodates 84 boys, who need treatment for cancer. It is located close to Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital And Research Centre.
Mubarik Mehal Colony, Sangrur, Punjab 148001
Shree Saibaba Satsang Mandal has built this facility in civil hospital campus for cancer patients and their families. It has facilities like beds, cupboards, fans etc.
D B Tejani Cancer Institute, New Civil Hospital Campus, Majura Gate,
Surat 395001
0261-224 2822, 224 2833
These 2 dharmasala-type lodgings have a total capacity of 64 beds. Meant for over-night stay for the family members or attendants of poor patients at a very nominal rate.
Amala Nagar PO, Thrissur 680555
0487-230 4000, 230 4100
This Respite Center serves as a temporary home to child cancer patients and their care givers who do not have a hygienic place to stay. After-care activities upon discharge from hospital are also carried out at this Center.
Karivan Road, Kiraloor, Via Velur, Thrissur 680601
80869 16702
Located near Regional Cancer Centre. Offers accommodation to patients and those accompanying them for short duration. Rs. 25/- per day is charged for room and 2 meals.
Medical College, Kumarapuram Raod, Murinjapalam, Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram 695011
0471-255 2172
Accommodation, food, medical aid and travel expenses provided to poor cancer patients, who arrive in Trivandrum for medical treatment in the city.
Ulloor, Medical College P.O.,Thiruvananthapuram 695011
0471-244 5543, 796 3791, 99617 50821, 86064 45543
Their 6 dormitories, meant for the financially weak, accommodate 150 people free of charge. Rooms are also provided for the most needy patients, undergoing Chemo therapy / Radiation therapy. Fee lunch and dinner served.
Pazhaya Road, Medical College P.O, Thiruvanathapuram 695011
0471-244 3807, 244 5668, 94472 05656, 94966 86065
The building has 70 rooms and provides free accommodation to 70 cancer patients and accompanying persons. Cooking facilities are available, so these patients can even cook on their own if they wish.
Chalakkuzhy Road, Pattom P.O., Thiruvananthapuram.
Smt. T. Radhamani
0471-244 1794
For cancer patients and their family members seeking economical accommodation near Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, this dharamshala could be an option.
Shivpur Bypass Road, New Ashok Vihar Colony, Chhatripur, Shivpur,
Varanasi 221003
A 60-bed accommodation facility is available for patients & attendants. Nominal charge of Rs 239 per day is payable for accommodation & food for patients and attendants. As cancer treatment is a lengthy process, stay is allowed as long as needed. Also a Free bus service plies between the railway station and hospital.
Marripalem, Aganampudi Village, Gajuvaka Mandalam, Visakhapatnam 530053
0891-287 1561, 287 1555, 89128 71561
Needy patients have to relocate to cities for cancer treatment...
Most of the poor cancer patients who hail from villages and small towns need to travel to cities where Tata Memorial Centre's hospitals, Regional Cancer Centres and other cancer hospitals are based. Fortunately, many of these hospitals provide free or affordable treatment to underprivileged cancer patients and their caregivers.
Such patients also seek to avail benefit of Government schemes and financial assistance from NGOs. Based on the type and stage of cancer, certain number of patients need hospitalization, whereas other patients may simply require regular visits to hospital for chemotherapy and/or radiation. Such patients would have to stay in the city where the hospital is based.
Accommodation is provided for free or at nominal charges...
However, the costly accommodation charges in major cities are unaffordable to the patients and accompanying care-takers, many of whom belong to the 'below the poverty line' category. There have been instances of patients discontinuing treatment and returning to their native places, due to lack of cheap lodging options.
To redress this problem, hospitals, NGOs and charitable organisations are now providing accommodation as listed in the section below. The service is available free-of-cost or at nominal charges to poor cancer patients and accompanying family members. As the treatment for cancer is a lengthy process, people are allowed to stay as long as required. In many such homes, either food is provided or cooking facility exists. Transport facilities are made available from the care centre to hospital and back, so that patients can attend chemotherapy sessions at the hospital and return.