Remembering Dr. V. Shanta of Cancer Institute (WIA)

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January 19, 2021 16:15 IST
The recipient of the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan leaves behind a legacy that is hard to match
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A file photo of Dr. V. Shanta, Chairperson of Adyar Cancer Institute from 2 July, 2014
  | Photo Credit: V_GANESAN
The recipient of the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan leaves behind a legacy that is hard to match
Dressed in a crisp cream sari with pastel borders, I still remember how Dr. V. Shanta walked patiently to her cabin for her biweekly outpatient consultations at the Cancer Institute (WIA). Always on time, she greeted everyone with a warm smile. One that I am sure many people are now going to miss. Having had the privilege of meeting her on several occasions — both in a professional capacity and private — I found that Dr. Shanta was someone whose gentle demeanour instantly put you at ease. Despite a packed schedule, she always took time out for interviews or to discuss how we could assist her several endeavours, something my father and I are eternally grateful for.

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