Nonprofit cancer awareness and navigation support
Suchitra Cancer Care Foundation (SCCF) helps people understand cancer, prepare for doctor visits, and find trusted information — with clarity and compassion. We do not provide medical diagnosis or treatment advice.
We work to reduce fear, confusion, and misinformation by offering calm, trustworthy information and conversations with experienced oncologists, with a special focus on underserved and semi-urban communities in Eastern India.
SCCF was established in loving memory of Late Suchitra Gauri. Guided by compassion and dignity, we work to make cancer-related information and guidance more accessible and humane for patients and families.
To empower patients, caregivers, and communities with clear, responsible, and compassionate cancer information and guidance—especially for those in underserved and semi-urban areas of Eastern India.
SCCF focuses on three connected areas: awareness and prevention, care navigation support, and doctor-led conversations through Onco Talks.
Geographic focus: Primary focus on Eastern India, with relevance for underserved and semi-urban communities.
Suchitra Cancer Care Foundation is co-founded by Gautam Gauri, Dr. Amit Kumar, and Dr. Nandini Thakur Jha. Together, they bring lived experience, clinical expertise, and a shared commitment to calm, responsible cancer communication.
Co‑Founder and Director
Gautam Gauri is the Co‑Founder and Director of Suchitra Cancer Care, leading patient support, counselling and medical education initiatives to strengthen cancer care in Bihar and neighbouring regions. He is also the Co‑Founder and Executive Director of Diksha Foundation, an education nonprofit working with young people from underserved communities, and previously worked as a Business Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions. Gautam holds an MPhil in Education from the University of Cambridge and a management degree from IMT Ghaziabad, bringing over 15 years of social sector leadership experience to his work in health and education.
Co‑Founder
Dr. Amit Kumar is Co‑Founder of Suchitra Cancer Care and Associate Director, Medical and Hemato‑Oncology at Jay Prabha Medanta Super Speciality Hospital in Patna, where he treats both solid and hematological cancers. He completed his MBBS at PMCH Patna, MD (General Medicine) at IMS–BHU Varanasi, and DNB and DM (Medical Oncology) at Tata Memorial Hospital, and also holds MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) and European Board certification in Medical Oncology. As a key member of the team that cared for the late Mrs. Suchitra Gauri, he brings deep clinical expertise in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and bone marrow/stem cell transplantation, along with a personal commitment to advancing compassionate, evidence‑based cancer care in Bihar and beyond.
Co‑Founder
Dr. Nandini Thakur Jha is the Co‑Founder of Suchitra Cancer Care and a renowned Clinical Radiologist with an MD in Radiodiagnosis from NRS Medical College and Hospital. She has extensive experience across ultrasonography, colour Doppler, CT, MRI and musculoskeletal imaging, and serves as Clinical Director and Chief Radiologist at Niramaya Jha's Superspeciality Centre for Orthopaedics and Niramaya Diagnostic and Polyclinic in Kolkata. Previously a Clinical Research Associate at Fortis Healthcare, she brings over a decade of clinical and research experience to her work at Suchitra Cancer Care, where she is committed to delivering precise, compassionate and evidence‑based imaging support for cancer patients.
If you are newly diagnosed, caring for someone with cancer, or preparing to meet your doctor, this section is a simple place to start.
If you or a loved one has recently heard the word “cancer”, it can feel overwhelming. We focus on calm, step-by-step information so you can understand what usually happens next and how to use your time with doctors well.
Caregivers often carry the emotional and practical load. SCCF shares clear information you can read together with your family, and simple suggestions for questions you can ask during appointments.
A short checklist of questions can help you use your doctor’s time better and leave with fewer doubts. SCCF is developing a simple “questions to ask your cancer doctor” guide for patients and caregivers.
Simple, non-technical information on cancer risks, early signs, and why timely medical attention matters.
Onco Talks is a series of educational conversations with experienced oncologists, hosted by SCCF. These sessions cover topics such as prostate cancer, oral cancer, ovarian cancer, pediatric cancers, and precision oncology.
Doctors from Tata Memorial Hospital and other reputed institutions have participated in Onco Talks, helping patients and families understand complex topics in simple, careful language.
Visit the Suchitra Cancer Care channel on YouTube to explore the full Onco Talks playlist and listen to doctors explain cancers, treatments, and questions that families often ask.
Cancer Sathi is an AI-powered cancer awareness and support assistant that SCCF is developing with a strong focus on safety, privacy, and cultural context.
Privacy and safety: Cancer Sathi is being designed so that it does not replace doctors, does not give diagnoses, and encourages users to consult qualified healthcare professionals for tests, treatment, and emergencies. SCCF treats user privacy and data protection as core responsibilities.
Cancer Sathi is currently in pilot / upcoming stages. If you would like to be updated when it is ready for wider use, you can leave a message through the contact form.
Many families in underserved and semi-urban areas face delays in seeking care because of fear, confusion, or lack of clear information. SCCF focuses on early, responsible conversations that encourage timely medical attention.
This illustration shows a gentle path many families follow: noticing symptoms, seeking information, consulting doctors, and continuing care. It is not medical advice, but a reminder that early, informed steps can help.
SCCF supports the "Learn" part of this journey through awareness, guidance, and conversations with oncologists. We always encourage timely consultation with doctors for diagnosis and treatment.
If you are a patient, caregiver, or community member seeking cancer-related information or guidance, you can write to us. Please do not share sensitive medical reports through this form.