Cancer treatment in Uttar Pradesh has entered a new phase, with the state now offering one of the most extensive and accessible oncology networks in the country. Patients who once had to travel to Delhi or Mumbai for advanced care are increasingly finding comprehensive treatment closer to home, stretching from Lucknow to Varanasi.
This expanding network has not only met the needs of residents within the state but has also started attracting patients from neighbouring Bihar and even Nepal, signalling a major shift in regional healthcare dynamics.
The transformation is the result of a multi-level healthcare strategy implemented under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. From early diagnosis to advanced super-speciality care and financial assistance, cancer services have been strengthened across every stage of treatment. Over the past few years, Uttar Pradesh has made large-scale investments to upgrade medical infrastructure and improve patient access.
At Chak Gajaria in Lucknow, the Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute has developed into a prominent national centre for oncology. Equipped with 220 beds, the institute offers advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgical services, allowing patients to receive end-to-end cancer care at a single facility.
Eastern Uttar Pradesh has also benefited significantly from the establishment of specialised cancer institutions in Varanasi. The Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre and the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital now serve as critical treatment centres for the region. Developed through the combined efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, these hospitals operate on the Tata Memorial model, ensuring high clinical standards and integrated care.
Together, the Lucknow–Varanasi corridor functions as a coordinated cancer care system, supported by efficient referral mechanisms, specialist consultations, and technical collaboration between institutions.
Alongside treatment facilities, the state has placed strong emphasis on early diagnosis. District-level Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) clinics now offer cancer screening services, while government hospitals have reported notable growth in oncology outpatient visits, surgeries, and successful treatment outcomes.
Awareness drives in rural areas—especially those focused on breast and cervical cancer screening for women—are helping improve early detection rates and reduce cancer-related deaths.
The state government has also prioritised financial protection for patients. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed that cancer treatment should never be stopped due to lack of funds. Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, eligible patients are receiving free treatment coverage of up to ₹5 lakh.
Uttar Pradesh ranks among the top states in issuing Ayushman cards. Additionally, the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund continues to play a vital role in supporting patients with serious illnesses, with financial assistance routed directly through hospitals to prevent any interruption in care.