Tata Memorial Centre, under the guidance and support of the Department of Atomic Energy, is resolved to be a part of this era-defining transformation – living Gandhiji’s immortal exhortation to be the change that we wish to see. In the past 15 years, it has transformed itself from a two-hospital Mumbai-based organization to an eleven-hospital institution (construction about to begin in two) in seven states of India, under the leadership of my immediate predecessor, Dr Rajendra Badwe, and successive Chairmen of the Atomic Energy Commission - Dr Anil Kakodkar, Dr Srikumar Banerjee, Dr Ratan Kumar Sinha, Dr Sekhar Basu, Shri K.N. Vyas, and now, Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty. It is a role model for the delivery of evidence-based cancer care to all sections of society. It registers, among all its hospitals, about 120,000 new cancer patients every year. It has made a substantial impact in producing trained human resources, who are vital for delivering good-quality cancer care at scale in India. Some of the most impactful clinical and public health research, which has defined practice not only in India but worldwide, has emanated from TMC. That so much has been accomplished is not only a testament to the vision of the leaders but also to the dedication and passion of all staff members of TMC. Having the opportunity to serve this institution as its Director is the singular honour and privilege of my career.

Appeal

The funds raised through the Tata Mumbai Marathon will be potentially used to support (1) treatment costs of patients belonging to the economically weaker sections of society who are unable to afford even the subsidized cost of treatment,(2) aid procurement of critical equipment/accessories essential in the treatment of patients at the hospital, (3) infrastructural projects at the hospital, (4) training and capacity building. .