First Integrative Oncology Research and Care Centre of India was inaugurated

1. Inauguration and Location:

• The Ministry of Ayush inaugurated it on the 10 th National Ayurveda Day .
• The Dhargal was founded at All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Dhargal, Goa .
• Defines an important milestone in the integrative treatment of cancer in India.

2. Integrative Therapeutic Strategy:

• Integrates Ayurveda, Yoga and Panchakarma with contemporary oncology .
• Providing evidence-based and holistic cancer rehabilitation .
• Is attentive to patient-centered approaches to treatment.

3. Key Therapeutic Benefits:

• Lessens the side effects of radiation therapy and chemotherapy .
• Improves the functioning of the immune system .
• Enhances the general quality of life of the cancer patients.
• Gives detoxification in form of Panchakarma therapies.

4. Holistic Model of Healing:

• Ayurveda and Panchakarma: To detoxifiy and traditionally heal.
• Yoga and Physiotherapy: To restore physical and mental health.
• Diet Therapy: Special nutrition of the cancer patients.
• Modern Oncology: This is a combination of traditional therapy which may include chemotherapy and surgery.

5. Research and Collaboration:

• Collaboration with ACTREC (Tata Memorial Centre) which guarantees scientific validation.
• Pay attention to the creation of evidence-based integrative protocols.
• AYUSH-based cancer care with regard to capacity building .
• Health care education of medical workers in various medical systems.

6. Strategic Significance:

• Founded as part of the Centres of Excellence program of the government.
• Meets the Ayush mission goals.
• Is one of the first integrative medicine models of cancer care.
• Makes India a pioneer in the integration of traditional and modern medicine .