Healing with Heart, Fighting with Strength
Who we are
Our Story
In 1992, cancer care was a distant dream for the people of Barak Valley. The only cancer hospital was in Guwahati, far beyond reach for many. Patients traveled long distances, often too late, while others had no choice but to suffer. A group of citizens refused to accept this reality. They saw the struggle. They felt the pain. And they chose to act. This vision gave birth to the Cachar Cancer Hospital Society—a commitment to spread awareness, build a hospital, and create a space where no one is denied care. What started as a dream became a mission—one that would change thousands of lives.
Mission
We are a non-profit hospital that provides comprehensive cancer care to people in need – especially the underserved – through prevention, treatment, palliation, education and research.
Vision
We aim to become a state of the art cancer centre that will ensure that no individual develops a cancer that can be prevented, that no patient is denied appropriate cancer treatment for want of resources, that no patient dies in agony and indignity and that no family suffers treatment induced poverty and grief.
The people behind
Our team is the heart of Cachar Cancer Hospital—a group of dedicated doctors, specialists, and caregivers working together to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
How we began
Change didn’t come easy, but the people made it happen.
With land from the Government of Assam and generosity from countless donors, the foundation stone was laid by Late Chief Minister Hiteshwar Saikia. 11 bighas of land turned into a beacon of hope.
On February 10, 1996, Cachar Cancer Hospital & Research Centre opened its doors. A place built not just with bricks and mortar, but with compassion, determination, and the belief that no one should battle cancer alone. From a vision to a reality, this is our journey of care.
Recognitions and Honors
Padma Shri Award
2020
A Nation’s Tribute to Compassionate Care Honored with the Padma Shri, Dr. Ravi Kannan’s impact extends beyond surgeries—he has built a system where no patient is left behind due to financial constraints.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award
2023
The Nobel Prize of Asia for a Life of Service Leaving behind a thriving career in Chennai, Dr. Kannan built a movement of compassion in Assam. This selfless commitment was recognized with the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023.
Mahaveer Award in Medicine
2013
Recognizing the Power of Selfless Service The Mahaveer Award honored Dr. Kannan’s unwavering commitment to providing holistic and humane cancer care to those who need it most.
CNN News-18 Indian
2023
A Changemaker in Social Impact Dr. Ravi Kannan’s dedication to making cancer care accessible to all was recognized with the CNN News-18 Indian of The Year 2023, celebrating his transformative impact on healthcare in India.
The Cachar Cancer Hospital Society
Governing body
The foundation of care and compassion—a governing body dedicated to making cancer treatment accessible to all.
For every patient, for every life.
Research & publication
Every breakthrough begins with a question, a hope, a fight to save lives. Our research isn’t just about science, it’s about breaking barriers, finding cures, and bringing hope to those who need it most.
