Padma Award winning Renowned Oncologist Dr V Shanta passes away at 93

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Renowned oncologist Dr V Shanta has passed away, following chest pain. She was 93.
Dr Shanta was the chairperson of Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai, which she joined in 1954. The institute is known for providing state-of-the-art healthcare to all patients.
She was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri (1986) and Padma Bhushan (2006) for her efforts for making quality and affordable cancer treatment accessible to everyone.
She was also awarded the Padma Vibhushan and the Ramon Magsaysay awards.