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A New Ray of Hope for Thane: Our Own Cancer Hospital

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Good news is here for the citizens of Thane. Very soon, we will have a world-class cancer hospital right here in our city. It is named the Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Cancer Hospital. This is a very important project for our community. It means cancer patients will no longer need to travel far for their daily treatments.

Traveling to Mumbai for medical care is very hard on patients. It is also hard on their families. To solve this problem, a great plan was made. Three major groups decided to work together to build this hospital.

First, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) stepped up. They provided the land and the building space. They leased it for a very low cost to help the project. Second, the famous Tata Memorial Centre joined the team. They are bringing their best doctors, modern medical rules, and expert knowledge. Third, the JITO Educational and Medical Trust joined. They will manage the daily work and keep the hospital running smoothly. This teamwork ensures the hospital will offer the best care possible.

The hospital is very large and built to serve many people. Here are the main facts you need to know:

The hospital is located in the Majiwada/Saket area. It is being built inside a large 10-storey building. This is the same building that was used to help patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility covers a large area of 97,000 square feet. It will have 600 beds ready for patients. The hospital will provide all major cancer services. It will have special centers for daily treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. It will also have modern labs to test and find diseases quickly. Cancer care can cost a lot of money. However, this hospital will charge very low fees. The treatment costs will match the highly subsidized rates of the main Tata Memorial Hospital. This makes good healthcare affordable for everyone.

You might be wondering when the hospital will finally open. The great news is that the construction work is almost entirely done. The main building is already finished. Right now, workers are completing the final changes inside. They are setting up the patient rooms and installing the medical machines.

The state government announced earlier this year that the project is in its final stages. Since the work is moving fast, the hospital is expected to open its doors to patients later in 2026.

This new hospital is a huge blessing for Thane and the nearby districts. Traveling all the way to Parel for daily treatments is very tiring for sick patients. Now, they can get the exact same high-quality care close to home. This saves travel time. It saves money. Most importantly, it gives patients more time to rest and heal. It will also reduce the massive crowds at the Mumbai hospital.

We look forward to the opening day. This hospital will bring deep relief, hope, and healing to many families in our city.

Source: The Times of India, 01 Feb 2026


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