Champions on the
field, supporters at heart. Standing together with cancer patients at HCG –
because every moment of encouragement counts.
Ahmedabad, India | 7th May,
2026 : In the middle of the high-intensity,
players from the Gujarat Titans took a meaningful pause from the field to
engage in a different kind of battle—the fight against cancer.
In a unique collaboration with HealthCare
Global Enterprises Ltd. (HCG), India’s largest dedicated cancer care network,
members of the franchise surprised patients and long-term survivors at HCG
Aastha Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad. What began as a routine day of treatment
transformed into an uplifting experience, as players spent time listening to
patient journeys, sharing conversations, and offering encouragement.
Moving beyond traditional meet-and-greet
formats, the interaction focused on genuine human connection—bringing moments
of normalcy, joy, and inspiration to individuals navigating physically and
emotionally demanding cancer treatments.
“Medicine treats the disease, but
moments like these help heal the spirit,” said Dr. Manish Mattoo, Executive
Director & CEO, Healthcare Global Enterprises, Ltd. “The presence of the Gujarat Titans created a sense of
collective encouragement. It reinforces an important truth in oncology that
recovery is not just clinical, but deeply emotional. At HCG, we are committed
to building an ecosystem where care extends beyond treatment into support,
resilience, and human connection.”
The visit is part of HCG’s broader approach
to cancer care, which integrates clinical excellence with emotional and
psychological well-being—an area gaining increasing recognition globally as a
critical component of patient outcomes.
For many patients, particularly younger
individuals, the interaction offered a rare break from the clinical environment
allowing them to reconnect with a sense of normalcy and optimism.
“You can visibly see the shift in
patients when they experience unexpected moments of joy,” said Dr. Bharat
Gadhavi, Regional Director, HCG Hospitals Gujarat & Rajasthan. “Cancer treatment can be exhausting, both mentally and physically.
Interactions like these especially with figures they admire help ease anxiety
and build renewed strength alongside medical care.”
Executing such an initiative within an
active oncology environment requires careful coordination and sensitivity.
“This was not just a visit it was a
thoughtfully planned experience,” said Sudarshan Bhamare, Chief Operating
Officer, HCG Aastha Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad. “The
Gujarat Titans players were extremely mindful and empathetic in their
interactions. The focus was always on the patients, their comfort, and their
journey.”
As healthcare continues to evolve, such
collaborations signal a broader shift—where institutions and communities come
together to address not just the disease, but the human experience of healing.
HCG Aastha Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad
HCG Aastha Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad, is the
first dedicated, private, and comprehensive cancer centre in Gujarat, founded
with the aim of consistently providing high-quality, result-oriented cancer
care by adopting global innovations. The hospital provides quality cancer care
treatment through Surgical, Radiation & Medical Oncology, all under one
roof with a full range of diagnostics. The team is supported by a qualified and
trained team of junior doctors, dietician, physiotherapist & clinical
psychologist, who are available to provide complete support to the patients.
The clinical team is also supported by a qualified and trained nursing team in
areas of operation theatres, emergency, and critical care.
