Cancer continues to be one of the greatest health challenges of modern times, claiming millions of lives each year and affecting countless families worldwide. Observed every February 4th, World Cancer Day serves as a reminder of the global commitment to raise awareness, foster unity, and strengthen collective efforts against this pervasive disease.
Among India’s leading voices in integrative oncology is Dr. Lima Mathew, MD, FAO, an Ayurveda oncologist whose work represents a unique bridge between traditional healing and evidence-based cancer care. Dr. Mathew is driven by a deeply rooted belief that the human body, when given the nourishment and respect it requires, possesses a far greater capacity to fight back than often imagined.
With a rare combination of rigorous academic training, extensive clinical experience, and strong conviction in the therapeutic potential of Ayurveda, Dr. Mathew has emerged as one of the most respected practitioners in Ayurvedic oncology in India. Her mission is grounded in the idea that every individual, regardless of circumstances, deserves access to holistic, dignified, and effective cancer care.
A Legacy Written in Healing
Dr. Mathew’s journey into oncology was not accidental. She is the daughter of Vaidyaratnam A.A. Mathewtkutty, a pioneer in Ayurvedic oncology, from whom she learned that healing is not merely about fighting disease, but about restoring balance within the body.
Rather than simply continuing her father’s work, Dr. Mathew expanded it by building a meaningful connection between Ayurveda and modern oncology. Today, she serves as the Chief Consultant and Ayurveda Oncologist at Satharchi Holistic Cancer Care in Bangalore, where she offers patients a comprehensive and integrative approach that few institutions in India can match.
Treating the Whole Person, Not Just the Disease
Dr. Mathew’s credentials reflect an impressive career. In a world where cancer care is often defined by chemotherapy cycles, radiation schedules, and survival statistics, she offers something different. With specialized training in Panchakarma, a Fellowship in Ayur Oncology, and experience in medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, she brings a multidimensional perspective to treatment.
She specializes in treating breast, cervical, liver, colorectal, hematological, and pediatric cancers. Her approach is never one-size-fits-all. For many patients, Ayurveda serves as a powerful supportive therapy alongside conventional treatments—helping ease side effects, strengthen immunity, and restore energy and dignity during difficult times. For others, particularly in early-stage cases or those seeking alternative care paths, she provides stand-alone Ayurvedic protocols rooted in centuries of documented practice.
Her methods combine Panchakarma, Rasayana therapy, personalized nutrition, counseling, and palliative care, always tailored to the individual rather than the diagnosis alone.
Fighting for Those Beyond the Clinic
Dr. Mathew’s impact extends beyond patient care. Since 2019, she has served as a Consultant Oncologist for Amrithakiranam, a Kerala government initiative designed to provide free Ayurveda-based cancer care to underserved and economically vulnerable communities.
She has led free medical camps across Kerala and Karnataka and contributed significantly to outreach work among Endosulfan-affected populations in Kasaragod.
Shaping the Future of Integrative Oncology
Dr. Mathew continues to influence national and international policy in integrative cancer treatment. Her work stands as a message of hope and possibility—especially on World Cancer Day—reminding the world that cancer care can be compassionate, holistic, and deeply human.
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