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KKF's team of dedicated volunteers and staff support cancer patients, their families and especially children. The psychological, emotional and financial support helps the victims cope with the disease and maintain a relatively better quality of life.
B/808, Ganesh Plaza, Ahmedabad
72279 73414
Sanjeevani’s Cancer Buddies are trained & certified caregivers. They are present in the hospital to handhold the patients through their course of treatment through counseling. The patients are encouraged to complete their treatment. Effort is made to build the courage and positive outlook required to successfully beat cancer.
86910 00800
SCRCs encourage and motivate patients to complete their treatment and keep a positive outlook towards treatment as well as life. They provide care, counselling and rehabilitation with focus on navigating them towards wellness using various activities.
SCRCs operate in Regional Cancer Hospitals (RCCs) at cities stated above.
Sanjeevani India helpline: 86910 00800
This Foundation has established its Counseling-cum-Information Centers at 70 locations all over India.
HO Lucknow: 0522-400 0298, 406 2740. Regional Offices:
Ahmedabad: 079-4039 1434, 90811 23939, Hyderabad: 040-2447 8989, 98490 00883. Vellore: 04172-320 195, 93623 20195
caringsoulsfoundation@yahoo.co.in
Addresses & Phone Nos of the 70 Counselling-cum-Information Centres
The Foundation grants the wishes of children between the age group of 3-18 years with life-threatening medical conditions. When a wish comes true, the kids feels stronger, happier, less fearful and keener to fight the disease. Then the kids are more willing to comply with difficult, but vital, treatments.
111, Vasan Udyog Bhavan, Sunmill Compound, Opp. High Street Phoenix Mall,
S.B. Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai 400013
Deepak S Bhatia
022-2491 9139, 2497 9457, 98212 22506
This is a toll-free helpline is a confidential psychological / emotional support program for cancer patients. After enrolling, cancer patients can discuss their feelings, needs and concerns, and seek self-care tips.
1800-425-0014
Survivorship Care Program (PCC) is a personalized program for people free from cancer. The program seeks to rehabilitate, rejuvenate and detoxify the body. The holistic healing methods employed are Yoga & Meditation, Nutrition, Naturopathy and Lifestyle Elements.
#47, Byrasandra Main Road, Jayanagar 1st Block, Bangalore 560011
98800 48094
This program involves (a) Practical tips to manage side effects (b) Nutritional guidance during & after treatment (c) Counselling for motivation and grooming (d) Recovery & rehabilitation through lymphedema care, therapy yoga & exercises (e) Rejuvenation and healing through art therapy, group therapy, music, dance, meditation etc.
#250, 9th ‘A’ Main, 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560011
080-4121 9145, 73494 72210
This is a well-motivated team of volunteers providing psychological, social, and financial support to the needy/deserving cancer patients.
1st Cross, Shankara Matt Premises, Shankarapuram, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru 560004
Ms Daya Pal: 080-2698 1130, 2698 1000, Ms Bhavana Jhaveri: 080-2698 1128
They help in dealing with side-effects and healing of mind and body during and after cancer. This is achieved through coaching, counselling and providing information on diet, nutrition, yoga and meditation. Services are charged and are provided online or by a therapist's visit to your home.
B-23, KSSIDC, Industrial Estate, Yelahanka, Bangalore 560064
99000 16441
The clinical division of COPER has highly qualified and trained professionals who offer professional psychological supports to the individual as well as their family throughout the cancer journey. Counselling is done with due respect to individual's privacy and confidentiality.
Brownamma Towers, No. 70/1, 2nd Floor, Mission Road, Bangalore 560027
080-4162 6661
Provide counselling by trained counsellors to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in emotional distress.
1st Floor, #3310, 8th Cross, 13th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560008.
080-2527 3462, 2529 8686, 80500 03136, 63663 02425
They connect cancer patients and their caregivers with other people in similar situation but who have learned to manage the treatment protocol and it's aftermath. Individuals with similar cancers are connected.
#180, 1st Floor, 5 th Main Road, Jayanagar 4th Block, Bengaluru 560011
Dr Sandeep Nayak
94822 02240
They provide holistic support to the child cancer patient and his/her family, during the entire healing process, right from cancer detection to treatment.
No.441, 17th Cross Road, 35th Main Road, JP Nagar 6th Phase, Bengaluru 560078.
Prashanth Nagar, No.3, Uppal, Hyderabad 500039
Bangalore: 81234 38823, Hyderabad: 72073 33031
contact@childvikasfoundation.org, contact.hyd@childvikasfoundation.org
They provide psychological counseling to cancer patients who are currently undergoing treatment to improve their self confidence. The goal is to alleviate the anxiety and fear of patients about Chemotherapy, Radiation and Surgery.
29 /1000 A, Madakkuni Temple Road, Near Kottooli Petrol Pump, Calicut
0495-274 0995, 274 4636
Volunteers who are survivors or caregivers of survivors, attend clinics in oncology departments of PGI Hospital, Chandigarh daily. The focus is on emotional support to the patients and family members.
Sector 15-B, Chandigarh 160015
0172-272 2454, 93161 20808
This is community organization helping people afflicted with cancer by providing counseling services in a holistic manner to patients, family and friends, conducting awareness programmes and screening camps.
4th Avenue, Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600040
044-2614 4560, 99410 07688
Provide services like counselling, rehabilitation, cancer clinics, awareness camps etc.
Chennai: 97910 48379. Coimbatore: 98940 89379 Mumbai: 022-2579 8476, 98214 21993
The helpline number below is by Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research (SRIOR). By calling this number and selecting appropriate option, the caller can listen to recorded information in English and Tamil on topics such as stages of breast cancer, risk factors, signs and symptoms, early detection, diagnostic tests, treatment options, chemotherapy and its side effects, dietary tips and preventive measures.
1800-2700-703
Trained counsellors provide individual, family, group, palliative & bereavement counselling services, to help patients and their family members to cope with their feelings such as fear, isolation, grief and financial stress.
1435, Trichy Road, Near ELLARGI Petrol Bunk, Coimbatore 641018
0422-450 4646
Their volunteers (who are former cancer patients) attend clinics at 10 leading hospitals in Delhi-NCR. They actively listen, share their experiences and offer hope. They provide literature, helpful suggestions and tips regarding the side effects of treatment. Also facilitate communication between patients, families and health professionals.
86/1, G.F., Shahpur Jat, New Delhi 110049
Helpline: 99105 16562
Free Oesophageal voice training to the laryngectomees: Every year Oesophageal speech training camps are organized where laryngectomees are guided how to learn & improve their Oesophageal voice. During training, boarding & lodging facility is provided for the patients & attendants by the Club free of cost.
F-11A, (G-8 Area) MIG Flat, Near Hari Nagar Clock Tower, New Delhi-110064
011-2512 7049, 2512 5843
This centre provides supportive cancer care to patients and survivors, to enable return to normal life after cancer. Therapies include pranayama, yoga, laughter therapy, accupressure etc.
11/70 Vikram Vihar, Near Moolchand Metro, New Delhi 110024
011-4172 9393
Counsellors talk to cancer patients or family members to resolve problem and to strategies to handle anxiety and find ways of coping. Call number below to (a) Meet a counsellor at Delhi office (b) Obtain counselling on phone.
011-2671 1212
To cancer patients in Goa, they provide assistance through local communities, offer counselling and support, inform on palliative care etc.
First Floor, Old Goa Medical Complex, Maquinez Palace, Near Entertainment Society of Goa, Panjim, Goa 403001
81828 30405
Their focus in on children with cancer. Provide a whole host of services such as emotional support, information on treatment options, connecting to experts and centres, medical and practical advice on symptoms and side effects etc.
Oncology Dept, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa 403202
Lourdes Soares, Founder
Provide counselling and much needed emotional support to all cancer patients and their families.
Babu Bazar, 4th Floor, E-29, Fancy Bazar, Guwahati, Assam
99540 54000, 98640 37697
Rodali guides breast cancer patients to survive and go back to their normal lives after treatment. A free counselling centre for breast cancer patients is run at St.John's Hospital, Christian Basti, Guwahati.
Damayanti Mansion, Dighali Pukhuri (E), Opp.Gauri Sadan, Guwahati 781001
Dr. Jayantimala Chakrabarty
98599 80138, 92070 75501
They are navigators who help cancer patients who come to TMC hospitals for effective cancer care. Their tasks include assisting patients with documentation and registration, expalining diagnosis and procedures, reminding patients of follow-up visits, providing patients with psycho-social support, counselling patients & families etc. Please ask for one of them when you visit any TMC hospital.
Have placed 11 counselors in 6 major Govt. Hospitals in Hyderabad (including MNJ Institute of Oncology) who guide and counsel rural patients and help them avail healthcare services.
Natco House, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500034
040-2354 5298, 2354 8243
Have set up a Rehabilitation Centre with donation from IDBI. Here persons cured of cancer receive physiotherapy. In addition, patients and/or their families are counselled and directed to government-aided institutes that offer free or subsidized vocational training.
Centre's location: Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology, Pigdamber Road, Rau, Dist Indore 453331
0731-256 3878
She provides online counselling to help the patients overcome fear of losing life and regain the will to live.
Soma Sinha
91139 21135
This cell is operational at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals. A team of oncologists, psychologists and nutritionists counsel the cancer patients about the comprehensive treatment.
Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, 58, Canal Circular Road, Kolkata 700054
033-2320 3040 / 2122, 2320 5184
Provide one-on-one communication with people facing cancer to provide them with the mental and emotional support necessary to cope with cancer.
P.O. & Vill: Dakshin Gobindapur, Dist: South 24 Parganas, Kolkata 700145
033-2437 9603, 99031 23063
Oncologists affiliated to them operate Free Clinic-cum-Counseling Centre 3 days a week for cancer patients and their families, on Mondays at Niramoy Bhawan, on Thursdays at Jadavpur and on Saturdays at Oncolink Office.
2, Dr. Suresh Sarkar Road, Kolkata 700014
Bhaskar Mukhopadhyay: 98313 08737, Anup Mukhopadhyay: 94321 56999
033-2227 6913
Help cancer fighters and their families by interacting with them to increase awareness, remove myths, and provide motivation for therapy.
10 Bakery Road, Hastings, Kolkata 700022
Dr Rati Vajpayee
033-2282 2560, 2448 1954
Under this programme the children are sponsored for rehabilitation. To enable the children to restart their education, stationary & books are provided and expenses are taken care of towards their education, tutoring and extra-curricular activities.
9/2 Central Park,Jadavpur, Kolkata 700032
98362 46972
This clinic is for childhood cancer survivors. Survivors are provided funds and advice for matters like (i) Follow-up treatment (ii) Tackling long-term side effects (iii) Support for nutrition, education & vocational training etc.
Pediatric Oncology Dept., Dr. E Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai 400012
022-2417 7000, 2417 7300, 2416 1413
Helps in rehabilitation of children who survived cancer. Also ensure lesser relapse cases among these children by timely and routine testing.
81698 07621 (10:30 am to 6 pm only)
Access Life's focus is on afflicted children & programmes seek to facilitate healing and equip the children and their families with practical ways to deal with the distress created by the disease. These include yoga, nutrition and counselling sessions, storytelling, craft, and recreational activities.
80802 22377
Addresses of their centres in Andheri, Bandra, Chembur & Thane
BCCS is especially concerned about poor cancer patients from the North Eastern states of India who come to Mumbai for better treatment. BCCS's panel of doctors counsel the patients on critical issues and the side effects of the treatments. Escorts/attendants are advised as to how they can help the patients to fight with the disease.
Flat No 92, Building No 1A, Windermer C.H.S, Oshiwara, Mumbai 400053
98213 22938, 99692 25227, 97692 46712
(a) Their professional counsellors assist patients on conscious, emotional levels and try to clear misgivings about cancer (b) CARF Rehabilitation Centre (CRC) in Mumbai provides training to cancer patients & their relatives in making paper bags, candles, craft items etc. Efforts are also made towards job placement.
Byculla Municipal School Bldg, Ground Floor, Near S Bridge, Byculla (W), N.M.Joshi Marg, Mumbai 400011
022-2300 5000, 2306 7000
Individual and family counselling of cancer patients is undertaken at their office. Group counselling is carried out 3 times a month at Tata Memorial Hospital, Hiranandani Hospital, Seven Hill Hospital and Nair Hospital.
Room No. 1, Kurni Niwas, Kasturba Cross Road No.6, Near Borivali Food Corner,
Borivali (E), Mumbai 400066
93222 99795, 87795 40952
Both professionals and non-professionals provide counselling to patients as well as their families.
107, Municipal Industrial Estate, Off Dr. E. Moses Road, D. S. Marg, Worli, Mumbai 400018
K.M Aarif
022-2497 3413, 2497 3412
Provide counselling sessions to immediate family members and friends of cancer patients about how to ensure basic medical and nutritional health support. This will not only improve the quality of life of the patients and at the same time, reduce emotional stress of family members.
301/52, Seawoods Estates, Ph-II, Nerul, Navi Mumbai 400706
022-6609 7443
Their 'Patient Guidance Program' concerns with directing patients to hospitals, documentation assistance, accommodation aid & guidance, individual support sessions with patient, information sessions with a group of patients etc.
7A, Barodawala Mansion, 81, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018
022-2493 9214, 2493 6981
Their focus is on childhood cancers. A dedicated pediatric psychologist analyzes the psychology of the children undergoing treatment and their parents. Enhanced counseling is provided to family to minimize stress and motivate them to take treatment.
Pediatric Oncology, Room 82, Main Bldg, Gr Fl, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel
Mumbai 400012
Ms. Shalini Jatia, Secretary
91678 80255, 022-2417 7220
They counsel outstation patients/attendants and provide assistance by explaining the medical process, sorting out lodging and boarding issues etc.
3/9, Kondaji Chawl, Jerbai Wadia Road, Parel, Mumbai 400012
022-2415 3453, 2412 5848
Lifeboat provides treatment related guidance & counselling for breast and cervical cancer. If you are a patient who is diagnosed with cancer and have not been responding to current treatments, they would like to guide you towards cutting edge therapies. Through such treatments, even stage 3 and stage 4 cancers have been won over!
337-338 Avior Nirmal Galaxy, LBS Road, Mulund (West), Mumbai 400080
97027 52451, 97027 32451
They provide counselling to women to have undergone breast removal surgery.
C-7 Bhagya Nagar, Mahim, Mumbai - 400016, Shivaji Park, Mumbai 400028
Mr Kamath
98201 40371, 98205 53481
Ugam works for empowerment and rehabilitation of childhood cancer survivors. It was formed by the survivors of ACT Clinic (After Completion of Therapy Clinic) at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
Shekhar Jha
95883 74274, 89835 63180
Cancer patients and their families can dial this helpline (number below) to overcome fear, anxiety, stress and emotional distress caused to cancer. The service is operated by experienced counsellors on all days of the week from 10 am to 6 pm in English, Hindi and Marathi. This is an initiative by Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai and Cipla Palliative Care & Training Centre, Pune.
95119 48920
Support cancer patients and their caregivers through counselling and other services.
Gautam Gauri
Their counselling & support is for breast cancer patients. It involves patient counselling, caregiver counselling, tips for coping with self-esteem, tips for coping with the shock of being diagnosed with breast cancer and tips for caregivers for coping with the emotional stress and burden.
1,2 Kapilvastu, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune 411001
020-2565 0269, 2565 6110, 98502 51000
More than 1,000 cancer-afflicted children are being taken care of through their 4 centres at Kochi, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Patambi and Thrissur. Psychosocial support is provided to the sick children and their families, through regular home visits by their team of over 40 volunteers..
Parakkot Lane, Patturaikkal, Thiruvambady P. O., Thrissur 680022
Office : 0487-232 2166, Sheeba Ameer : 98950 21802 (Founder-Secretary)
E.M Divakaran: 94471 85716 (Vice President)
Asraya strives to rehabilitate cancer survivors and their dependents and make them self-reliant by (a) Providing means of livelihood to the widows and other family members
(b) Arranging financial help for education of children, marriage of daughters etc.
The Regional Cancer Centre, Medical College PO, Thiruvananthapuram 695011
Jessy Jacob: 94468 46075, Alice Oommen: 94461 78756, Prabha Nair. 98950 91146
Cancer diagnosis is a distressing and traumatic experience...
The moment a person hears that he or she has cancer, the world seems to come crashing down. Equally, it is an emotionally distressing experience to the family members and other loved ones. Everyone’s life turns topsy-turvy and it gets hard to cope with normal living. Life becomes gloomy, depressing and overwhelming. In addition, the side-effects of treatment such as pain, hair loss, loss of appetite and fatigue adversely impact the already fragile mental state of the patient.
Counsellors provide emotional support and motivation…
It is well known that a positive outlook and a strong belief in cure, greatly helps in battling cancer. Counsellors as well as support groups motivate patients on winning the battle. They actively listen to the concerns of the patients and provide guidance and helpful suggestions. They offer hope and emotional support. It helps that often the counsellors are cancer survivors who have travelled on the same road as the presently afflicted.
Counsellors also advise patients on supplementary measures which help in fighting cancer more efficiently. These measures include yoga therapy, nutrition guidance, meditation, dance therapy etc. Subsequent to remission or cure and discharge from hospital, focus of counsellors shifts to improving the quality of life of the survivors. This involves rehabilitation and proper transition to normal life.