Vishranti Hospital Is a Ray of Hope for Cancer Patients, Says Surgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad at Care India "Diwali with a Purpose"

Major General Sanil Mohan, Commandant of Command Hospital, Pune, Lieutenant General M. A. Tutakne (retd), Colonel N. S. Nyayapati (retd) and Dr. Vatsala Swamy were present.

"Emotional support matters as much as medicine"

Surgeon Vice Admiral Honwad said the doctors and family members who give a patient courage are key partners in the fight against cancer. Emotional support is as important as medicine, he said, and with the help of doctors and family a patient finds the strength to stand firm and live again with confidence.

Lieutenant General M. A. Tutakne (retd) said Vishranti Hospital keeps taking the lead in giving cancer patients financial, emotional and physical support. For many patients, he said, the hospital has become like a second home, not just a place for treatment.

Major General Sanil Mohan said that by supporting one patient, the hospital gives strength to the whole family. Society today needs more caring health institutions like this one, he said.

Patients share their journeys

Patients who are bravely fighting cancer, and their family members, spoke about their experiences. They talked about the support they received during treatment at Vishranti Hospital, the help of the doctors and the kindness they found along the way.

The message of the day was that the fight against cancer needs humanity, empathy and emotional support as much as treatment. The programme was compered by Tasneem Shaikh and Ayesha Shaikh.

Event details: Diwali with a Purpose 2026, Care India Medical Society.