New Delhi: Gurugram-based multispeciality hospital chain Paras Health on Wednesday launched ‘Umeed Ke Sitare‘- a program dedicated to honouring the courage, resilience, and recovery journeys of cancer survivors.
“With cancer cases rising steadily across India, the healthcare ecosystem is increasingly recognising the importance of holistic and patient-centric oncology care. Reinforcing this approach, Paras Health organised ‘Umeed Ke Sitare’ in Gurugram, Haryana,” the hospital said in a statement.
The program brought together cancer survivors, caregivers, oncologists, and healthcare professionals to celebrate stories of hope and perseverance while highlighting the emotional and psychological aspects of cancer recovery.
India reports more than 1.4 million new cancer cases and nearly 900,000 cancer-related deaths annually, according to estimates.
Cancer treatment often leaves a long-lasting emotional and physical impact on patients and their families. Recognising these challenges, Paras Health designed ‘Umeed Ke Sitare’ to acknowledge the strength of survivors while encouraging conversations around emotional
wellbeing, rehabilitation, and survivorship care, it added.
“India is witnessing a significant rise in the cancer burden, and with it comes an urgent responsibility for healthcare institutions to continuously advance the standards of oncology care. The future of cancer treatment lies in precision—precision in diagnosis, clinical decision-
making, and personalised treatment pathways that improve both survival and quality of life,” Dr. Dharminder Nagar, Mananging Director at Paras Health said.
Furthr, Narang said that the hoispital has built a strong multidisciplinary oncology ecosystem led by experienced oncologists, advanced technologies, and integrated expertise across surgical, medical, and radiation oncology.
Vineet Aggarwal Group COO Paras Health said that as the cancer burden continues to grow across India, healthcare systems must evolve beyond conventional treatment models and build patient-centric ecosystems that combine clinical excellence with compassionate continuity of care.
“Oncology care today is not only about treating disease, but also about helping patients and survivors navigate one of the most challenging phases of their lives with confidence and dignity. At Paras Health, we remain committed to strengthening our oncology services through advanced infrastructure, multidisciplinary collaboration, and precision-driven treatment approaches.”
The initiative reflects a broader transformation underway in India’s healthcare sector, where providers are increasingly adopting more empathetic and holistic approaches to treatment.
The government introduced policies, strategic interventions, and financial assistance schemes to enhance prevention, early detection, treatment, and patient care nationwide.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been allocated a total of Rs 99,858.56 crore, for priortising cancer care in FY 2025-26.
