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.

Source: ET Healthworld - May 21,2026