It was nearly three decades ago that the dedicated Godman & noted Freedom Fighter Rashtra Sant Tukdoji Maharaj left us due to the dreaded disease Cancer. During that time  there was no facility for cancer treatment at Maharashtra except Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai.

The  then chief Minister Shri. Vasantraoji  Naik  was one of his follower. Tukdoji Maharaj expressed his desire that  there should be a Cancer Hospital at Nagpur for providing treatment of this dreaded disease to all people.

His close disciples formed a Charitable Trust named “Cancer Relief Society” to give a shape to Maharaj’s last wish into a reality. With determination the Society collected donations. State Govt. of Maharashtra has donated 5 – 7 acres of land on lease for construction of a Cancer Hospital. The Rashtra Sant Tukdoji Cancer Hospital started on 10th March  1974 with a single cobalt therapy unit and slowly over the years it has developed into full fledged highly specialized cancer hospital with all amenties under one roof.

Recognizing their wonderful endeavors the Government of  India has given this hospital the status of one of the Regional Cancer Centre Hospital  of India in 1999.

This hospital is built up in a sprawling lush green area of 5-7 acres. The beautiful area, surroundings and view of the hospital gives a soothing effect in the mind of the patients.

The hospital is now striving to reach the pinacle  of quality cancer management per excellence with any international standards.