In a first, Tata Memorial Hospital to set up Ayurveda-based cancer hospital in Khopoli
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In a first, Tata Memorial Hospital to set up Ayurveda-based cancer hospital in Khopoli

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Tata Memorial Hospital is set to become the first cancer hospital in India to set up 100 beds to treat cancer patients with Ayurveda at Khopoli. HT Image Dr Shripad Banavali, director of academics, TMH, said the hospital will be an integrated cancer care centre. At this new centre, we will cultivate 20-25 ayurvedic plants which are believed to have anti-cancer properties and continue researching on ayurveda in cancer treatment,” said Dr Chaturvedi, adding the Khopoli hospital will also provide standard cancer treatment, including radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Dr Anil Heroor, onco-surgeon, Fortis Healthcare, who had been researching alternative medicine and palliative care, said it’s a welcome move that TMH is getting into integrated cancer care.

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