Manisha Koirala Inaugurates M | O | C’s First Neighbourhood Cancer Treatment Facility in Gurugram

New Delhi: In a major step toward transforming access to advanced cancer care in North India, M | O | C Cancer Care and Research Centre, the largest chain of neighbourhood cancer centres in India inaugurated its first cancer treatment facility in Gurugram.

The model focuses on delivering comprehensive treatment through distributed centres that combine cutting-edge medical expertise with personalised care. The organisation’s nationwide expansion aims to bridge the gap between private and public tertiary hospitals and neighbourhood accessibility, ensuring high-quality care.

The new centre is formally launched by acclaimed actor and cancer survivor Manisha Koirala at an event attended by oncologists, healthcare professionals, and community members from across Delhi-NCR.

The inauguration of the Gurugram centre marks M | O | C’s entry into North India- after having established 24 cancer centres across Western India; and sets the stage for the launch of several more facilities across Northern India in the coming year.

Located in Sector 29, the Gurugram centre marks first step towards M | O | C’s expansion into North India, reinforcing its mission to make advanced oncology treatment accessible, affordable, and patient-centric. With India facing a surge in cancer, it is imperative to establish a treatment facility that promises treatment beyond the barriers of logistical and financial challenges. Timely medical intervention is critical and this model ensures patients receive prompt, efficient treatment in their vicinity without compromising on safety or quality.

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India reported over 14.6 lakh new cancer cases in 2022, a number expected to reach nearly 30 lakhs by 2025. According to the Haryana State Cancer Registry, 30,475 cancer cases were registered with 16,997 deaths reported in 2024, based on data collected from various health institutions across the state. With cancer cases rising sharply across India, particularly in metropolitan regions like Delhi-NCR that faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases, including cancer, the need for accessible oncology facilities has become more urgent than ever. Risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diets, infections, air pollution and chemical exposures contribute significantly, with oral, lung, and esophageal cancers most common in men, and breast, cervical, ovarian, and oral cancers in women.

The growing disease burden highlights the need for decentralised, community-based centres that offer advanced treatment without the complexity and cost of large hospital systems. The independent neighbourhood oncology setups are essential because hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) remain a serious risk in India, with patients admitted for routine care often contracting infections that prolong hospitalization, increase costs, and, in some cases, lead to death.

Manisha Koirala, who has been a strong voice for cancer awareness and survivorship, expressed her appreciation for M | O | C’s initiative saying “I am honoured to be part of this milestone. Having gone through cancer myself, I understand how important it is to have access to treatment that is both expert and compassionate. Centres like M | O | C make that possible by bringing care within reach for so many families,” she said.

Mr. Aditya Bahadur, COO, M | O | C Cancer Care and Research Centre, shared, “Our focus has always been on building an operational model that delivers high-quality cancer care closer to where patients live. By decentralising oncology services through smaller, tech-enabled day-care centres, we are improving patient turnaround times, reducing hospital load, and ensuring that every individual receives care without delay. With each Centre providing Cashless Insurance, and with the admission and discharge processes far smoother, making our patient experience seamless. The Gurugram facility is a testament to our scalable and sustainable approach to oncology infrastructure in India.”

Dr. Rakesh Sharma, Medical Oncologist, M | O | C Cancer Care and Research Centre, said,“The key advantage of a specialised, dedicated oncology centre lies in having doctors, paramedics, and support staff aligned to the unique needs of cancer patients. Many treatments, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, can be safely administered without hospitalisation. At M | O | C, we combine clinical precision with compassionate care to ensure patients receive personalised treatment plans and continuous medical supervision in a calm, stress-free environment.”