Patient Advocacy Team
The HCC Patient Advocacy Group is dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing the challenges of blood-related cancers. Our goal is to serve as a vital link between patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and the broader community, ensuring access to crucial information, financial assistance, and comprehensive care. We strive to influence healthcare policies, advocate for reduced treatment costs, and promote holistic care through educational programs, survivor resources, and specialized support groups. Since January 2023, we have launched an online support group for patients, survivors, and caregivers, with monthly meetings where experts share insights on important topics. Join us and become part of a community built on strength, resilience, and shared knowledge.
Our Advocacy Team
Dr Gayatri Bhat
Paediatrician and Cancer Patient Counsellor
Mr Palani Thyagarajan
Director HCCA and Volunteer & Trustee with Vinimay Trust; Guruji Education Foundation. Volunteer at Dept of Department of Adult Hemato-Lymphoid at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Ms Niyati Sutaria James
Director HCCA and Patient Advocate
Dr (retd Maj) Seema Sachdeva Sandhu
Radiologist and Patient Advocate
Ms Minnie Menon
IT professional and Patient Advocate
Ms Vibha Hemarajani
Volunteer with Department of Adult Hemato-Lymphoid and Palliative Care Unit at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Dr Shamim Khan
Patient Advocate and Clinical Psychologist; Founder of Lymphoma Support Group India
Mr Marzin Shroff
Director and Certified Life Coach
Dr Teena Ramesh Mathanda HS
Dermatologist and Patient Advocate
Mr Sanjeev Sharma
Patient Advocate
Mr Amit Arvind Shenoy
Patient Advocate
Ms Keertibala Shukla
Survivor and Patient Advocate