How you can help?
More than 1.16 million new cases are diagnosed every year in India. A large percentage of these cases can be treated well, if detected earlier.
VOLUNTEER
Be a part of our vibrant volunteer community and lend your time and skills to help improve lives.
INTERN
Looking for a longer term engagement? We have a range of roles that can be tailored to your skills.
SUPPORT
Your contribution helps us reach out to more people to provide aid, awareness and support.
WHAT WE DO
We believe that everyone has the right to live with care and dignity, at any stage of cancer.
MEDICINE & TREATMENT
Our aim is to improve access to quality cancer care for all. We provide free medicines and treatment
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
We believe in providing holistic care to our patients. Our therapies include, art, music, yoga and counselling
OnCare Wellness & Palliative Care
Our palliative care centre looks to provide comprehensive comfort care for advanced terminally ill cancer patients
CANCER AWARENESS
With early detection many forms of cancer can be cured. We work extensively on raising awareness that can help save lives
Our Trustees
POURU DHABHAR
With a Masters in Psychotherapy & Counseling, Mrs. Pouru Dhabhar has put in her years of training and experience towards founding the N K Dhabhar Cancer Foundation. Having worked with leading hospitals across the country, she is now dedicated to utilize her skills to help empower those affected by cancer.
VILLIE DARUVALA
Villie Daruvala has been involved with NKDCF since its inception. She is a Consultant – Training & Communication and has conducted a number of soft skills training programmes for companies. She is also a Professor at the S P Jain School of Global Management. a Yoga practitioner associated with the Bihar School of Yoga. Writing and travelling help her to relax and rejuvenate. She has also counselled cancer patients on a voluntary basis.
SANJULA LUTHRA
Having graduated in Microbiology and post graduated in media lab technology, Sanjula Luthra has a passion for fitness and loves music
Mr Hosi Wadia
Hosi R Wadia Company Director with about 30 years experience as Managing Director in all aspects of business management and administration. Widely travelled abroad on business. For many years, Hon.President of Cine Laboratories Association and Association of Motion Pictures Studios. In 2008 was honoured by Dadasaheb Phalke Academy for his devoted service to the Indian film industry. Ex-Government appointed Director of public sector undertaking “Hindustan Photo Films Manufacturing Co. Ltd”. Ex-Member of Technical Advisory Committee of Government of India Undertaking “National Film Development Corporation Ltd . Trustee : Nowrojee Hall Trust, Ahmedabad
Dr Khurshid Mistry
Dr Khurshid Mistry has completed her Doctorate in Molecular Biology, Prior to which she had done her Masters in Cytogenetic from Tata Memorial Hospital. She has worked in the field of Oncology for several years and has also done a post graduate Diploma in Clinical Research. She has a passion and experience for working with Cancer Related NGOs. She has been instrumental in setting up and running of OnCare which is a Cancer Wellness and Palliative Care Centre and is N. K. Dhabhar Cancer Foundation’s latest venture.”
MRS NAZAFARIN BERAM GAZDAR
B.Com. from HR College. Diploma in beauty and aromatherapy from CIDESCO (Comite International D’esthetique et de Cosmetologie). Diploma in beauty therapy from BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology) Currrently at BBLUNT as Director of Education and Quality Control.
Mrs Priya Nagpal
Dr Khurshid Mistry has completed her Doctorate in Molecular Biology, Prior to which she had done her Masters in Cytogenetic from Tata Memorial Hospital. She has worked in the field of Oncology for several years and has also done a post graduate Diploma in Clinical Research. She has a passion and experience for working with Cancer Related NGOs. She has been instrumental in setting up and running of OnCare which is a Cancer Wellness and Palliative Care Centre and is N. K. Dhabhar Cancer Foundation’s latest venture.”
WHAT OUR BENEFICIARIES HAVE TO SAY
“I WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED AND MY CHILDREN WOULD HAVE BEEN ORPHANED”
Soumya P
“THE WORDS RESONATED IN MY HEAD AS THEY ROLLED ME INTO THE OPERATION ROOM”
Asha
“I DREAD TO IMAGINE THE FATE THAT AWAITED MY FAMILY AND ME”
OASI AKHTAR SHAIKH
“EACH TIME I THOUGHT I WAS HEALED, THE CANCER RETURNED”
Pravin Tank
“I WAS 16 WHEN I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LEUKAEMIA”
Prabhu Dayal
“Like any other cancer patient, even I was terrified of chemotherapy”
Nandini Narvekar
TILL DATE, WE HAVE SUPPORTED
27,000
Patients
Free Chemotherapy
4029
Patients
Free Medicines
1,04,000
Patients
Nutrition Support