“Cancer” a dreaded word in the field of medicine. The word itself evokes fear, anxiety and tension in the minds of patients
as well as relatives. Research is being carried out all over the world to cure this disease but it is still uncertain to come to any conclusion. In such a scenario Parampoojya Sardeshmukh Maharaj felt that research should be carried out to establish the efficacy of ayurved the ancient science in giving relief to the patients suffering from Cancer.
The corner stone of the project was laid in 1986 by Parampoojya Shri. P. K. Sardeshmukh Maharaj with the inspiration from Shri. Balasaheb Bharade and Mrs. Indumati Bharade. Maharaj expressed his views to Dr. Sadanand Sardeshmukh and Dr. Arvind Kulkarni who was working at Bombay Hospital as radiation Oncologist. Patients who were taking ayurvedic medication along with conventional treatments had encouraging results. Since 1986 various meetings and discussions were held to chart out the project, to have a scientific base. After a lot of discussions among Parampoojya Sardeshmukh Maharaj, Dr. Arvind Kulkarni and Dr. S. P. Sardeshmukh and
pre-clinical study, the project became fully operational in the year 1994. It was decided that the patients having confirmed biopsy reports would be registered in the project. They would be divided in four groups based on the treatment options. A detailed case history would be noted. The medication would be given and results assessed on medical parameters. The project is carried out at three centers at Pune, Mumbai and Solapur under the able guidance of Prof. Dr. S. P. Sardeshmukh. The project is coordinated by Dr. Arvind Kulkarni (Ex–HOD, Radiation Oncology Dept. Bombay Hospital, Mumbai) at Mumbai and Pune centers. For the Solapur center a well known onco surgeon Dr. Shirish Kumthekar is coordinating the project. Up to now more than 4000 patients suffering from various types of Cancer and being at different stages are included in this project. The journey still goes on. We have still got a long way to go. With the blessings of Parampoojya Sardeshmukh Maharaj, guidance of experienced doctors we are traveling on the way towards victory in the war against Cancer.
The corner stone of the project was laid in 1986 by Parampoojya Shri. P. K. Sardeshmukh Maharaj with the inspiration from Shri. Balasaheb Bharade and Mrs. Indumati Bharade. Maharaj expressed his views to Dr. Sadanand Sardeshmukh and Dr. Arvind Kulkarni who was working at Bombay Hospital as radiation Oncologist. Patients who were taking ayurvedic medication along with conventional treatments had encouraging results. Since 1986 various meetings and discussions were held to chart out the project, to have a scientific base.