Dr. Ravi Kannan
Director
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Your donation can provide life-saving medications to cancer patients who cannot afford them. Together, we can ensure that no one is denied the treatment they need to fight this battle.
Your support can bring life-saving treatments to those who cannot afford them. Help underprivileged cancer patients access the care they desperately need.
Your contribution eases financial burdens for families battling cancer, covering essentials like transport, housing, and daily needs, bringing stability and hope.
Nourishing bodies, healing hearts – our free canteen ensures that patients and their families never face hunger while battling cancer.
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.
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.
Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (CCHRC) is a comprehensive cancer care facility located in the outskirts of Silchar town in the Barak Valley of Assam, India. The hospital is administered by The Cachar Cancer Hospital Society, a not for profit NGO. Nearly 80% of our patients are daily wage workers, agricultural and tea garden labourers and nearly 75% are treated for free or at subsidised charges.
By donating to Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (CCHRC), you can help provide critical cancer care to vulnerable populations in Assam, India. CCHRC is a comprehensive cancer care facility and non-profit NGO that ensures nearly 75% of patients are treated for free or at subsidized charges.
Ravi Kannan R is an Indian surgical oncologist, based in Assam. He is the director of Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Silchar, a nonprofit hospital, that provides free cancer treatment.
Kannan was heading the surgical oncology department of Adyar Cancer Institute. In 2006, he visited the Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre for the first time for a consultation on the request of a colleague and that's when he met the director of CCHRC who offered him to head the centre.
“all lives are so intimately linked to one another that we cannot afford to be exclusive. For the wise, the entire earth is one family.”
Cancer was the toughest battle of my life, but it taught me resilience, hope, and the power of community. My diagnosis left me devastated, but with the unwavering support of my family, doctors, and fellow patients, I found the strength to fight. Every round of treatment was a step closer to reclaiming my life. Today, I am cancer-free and forever grateful for the lessons this journey taught me: to cherish every moment and never give up. To anyone facing this challenge, know that hope and determination can lead you to brighter days. You are stronger than you think.
Cancer was the toughest battle of my life, but it taught me resilience, hope, and the power of community. My diagnosis left me devastated, but with the unwavering support of my family, doctors, and fellow patients, I found the strength to fight. Every round of treatment was a step closer to reclaiming my life.
Abdul Kalir, a 13-year-old boy from Hailakandi, was a happy schoolboy until he suddenly became weak and developed a high fever. His family initially thought it was jaundice and took him to a local doctor, but he was later referred to Cachar Cancer Hospital, where he was diagnosed with blood cancer.
The treatment was tough. Abdul’s condition worsened, and he was moved to the ICU. His mother stayed strong, ensuring he received the care he needed, while his father struggled to understand the illness.
Although Abdul’s family faced financial difficulties, they continued his treatment with the help of the Ayushman Bharat Health Card and support from the Cuddles Foundation. The hospital’s social worker also assisted them with ration and other aid.
After months of treatment, Abdul is recovering and still needs to stay in the hospital for 50 more days. His journey highlights his strength and the importance of support during challenging times.
Neha Kar narrates the inspiring story of her father, a cancer survivor.
In November 2022, my father noticed an issue in his mouth—there was no pain, itching, or bleeding, but his teeth weakened and began breaking into pieces. When my mother insisted on a checkup, she was shocked to see that the inside of his mouth was deep red and grayish.
Doctors couldn’t identify cancer and prescribed medicines that didn’t work. After several tests and inconclusive diagnoses, a biopsy confirmed oral cancer in its first stage. We immediately went to Cachar Cancer Hospital, where treatment began. Radiation and chemotherapy caused severe pain, weakness, and difficulty in eating.
Despite these challenges, my father remained hopeful and determined. We followed every instruction from the doctors, visiting daily for over a month. His resilience paid off, and he was eventually declared cancer-free.
Although he still faces side effects, his journey reminds us that with hope and strength, "Impossible" becomes "I am possible."
Shibam Chandra Gosh, a 61-year-old bicycle repairman from Lalang village, Cachar, lived a modest life with his wife. Their simple yet strong companionship was their greatest support. Over time, smoking and alcohol took a toll on Shibam’s health. Persistent chest pain and a chronic cough led to a diagnosis of buccal mucosa cancer at Cachar Cancer Hospital in 2024.
He began chemotherapy but switched to oral treatment as his condition worsened. Understanding his challenges, CCHRC’s palliative care team provided holistic support, including regular home visits, symptom management, and emotional counseling for him and his wife.
Financial aid and counseling helped his wife prepare for life ahead, offering comfort during his final months. Shibam’s story demonstrates the vital role of palliative care in ensuring dignity and peace during life’s most challenging times.
Abjol Hussain, a 20-year-old from Chiparsangan village, Hailakandi, worked tirelessly to support his family as the eldest of four siblings. His father, a daily-wage laborer, and his homemaker mother relied on his income to make ends meet.
Abjol’s life changed drastically when he experienced severe abdominal pain, leading to a diagnosis of metastatic germ cell tumor, a type of testicular cancer. Financial constraints forced his family to decline chemotherapy, and his condition deteriorated. Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (CCHRC) stepped in, offering home-based palliative care when he could no longer travel to the hospital.
Despite his illness, Abjol worried most about his family’s future. Supported by CCHRC’s regular visits, he received medical, emotional, and social care. His story highlights the struggles of rural families facing serious illnesses and the need for accessible healthcare.
