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Renowned oncologist V.Shanta of Adyar Cancer Institute no more
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Tue, Jan 19 2021 11:51 IST |
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Renowned oncologist V.Shanta of Adyar Cancer Institute no more. Image Source: IANS News
Chennai, Jan 19 : Veteran oncologist V. Shanta who headed the Cancer Institute (WIA) here, popularly known as Adyar Cancer Institute died at a private hospital on Tuesday early morning.
A Padma Vibuhshan, Padma Bhushan, Padama Shri and Ramon Magsaysay awardee Shanta, 93 was admitted to a private hospital on Monday night as she was unwell.
Her end came on Tuesday early morning.
Expressing shock at Shanta s death, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami said with her dedicated service she expanded and moderninsed the hospital that was started with 12 beds.
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Dr V Shanta, renowned Indian oncologist and doyen of cancer care, has passed away at the age of 93. Dr V Shanta was also the chairperson of Adyar Cancer Institute.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in condoling her death and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami said the government would accord police honours, (gun salute) during the funeral to honour her selfless services.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in condoling her death and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami said the government would accord police honours, (gun salute) during the funeral to honour her selfless services.