Dr. Shinde's Ayurvedic Cancer Care Clinic has treated patients since 1986 from its centre at 69, Koyala Bakhal, Yashwant Road, Indore. Dewas (Madhya Pradesh) is about 35 km from our Indore clinic. Patients reach us by train via Dewas Junction (DWX) or fly into Indore; many begin online and have medicines couriered, visiting in person only when needed. This page covers how care works for Dewas patients, the cancers we see most, the route to the clinic, and what a first visit involves.
Three generations of one family practise together — Akhilesh Shinde (founder, 1986, forest-herbalist, 4000+ patients), Dr. Amrita Shinde (B.A.M.S., women's cancers), and Dr. Mayank Shinde (B.A.M.S., blood & brain cancers, who coordinates online follow-up for Dewas patients).
See a doctor for diagnosis if you notice: a lump that does not settle; unexplained weight loss or fatigue; a mouth sore or patch that won't heal; a cough or hoarseness over three weeks; or any abnormal bleeding or change in bowel/bladder habit. Ayurvedic treatment is planned around a confirmed diagnosis, not instead of one.
In the Ayurvedic view, arbuda (cancer) reflects long-standing dosha imbalance and accumulation of ama (toxins). Contributing factors include tobacco/gutkha use, diets heavy in fried and preserved food, environmental exposures, chronic stress and irregular routine, and family history.
Each protocol is individual, combining internal herbal medicines, Panchakarma-based detoxification where suitable, diet correction and rasayana (rejuvenation) therapy. The clinic treats 28+ cancer types. A common focus for Dewas patients is Lung Cancer, alongside:
Breast · Lung · Oral · Blood · Colon · all 65+ →
Four decades in one location, a family team that sees cases through, herbs prepared in-house, and a free first consultation. For Dewas patients, online care plus courier delivery removes the need for constant travel.
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just 35 km from our Indore clinic — one of the nearest cities we serve. Given the short distance, Dewas patients frequently visit our Indore clinic directly for consultations and medicine collection. Whichever approach suits you, our process is built around flexibility — patients are never required to choose one mode of consultation and stick with it; many begin with an in-person visit and transition to video follow-ups, or vice versa, as their treatment schedule and personal circumstances change.
Patients typically access advanced oncology services through nearby Indore's comprehensive hospital network. As with every city we serve, our integrative supportive care is designed to complement — never replace — the surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or targeted therapy your oncology team in or near Dewas prescribes. We actively encourage patients to keep their treating doctors informed of any Ayurvedic formulations they begin, and we are always willing to share formulation details directly with your medical team on request.
Beginning care is simple regardless of distance: WhatsApp your diagnosis report, recent scan summaries and current treatment plan to +91-8889188821. Our team reviews your case promptly — typically within 24 to 48 hours — and schedules either an in-person appointment at our Indore clinic or a video consultation, based on your preference. Your personalised herbal formulation, along with a written care schedule, is then either handed to you directly or couriered to your address in Dewas, with follow-up consultations continuing on whichever schedule suits your ongoing treatment cycle.
Patients from Dewas consult us for the same core reasons patients choose us nationally: managing chemotherapy and radiation side effects more comfortably, supporting nutrition and energy during a demanding treatment course, and building long-term strength during the recovery period that follows active treatment. What differs for Dewas patients specifically is the practical convenience of an in-clinic visit that fits naturally around their existing oncology appointments in the region.
Yes — completely free, with no obligation to continue. This has been our practice since 1986, regardless of where in India or the world a patient is consulting from.
Yes. We understand that cancer treatment often runs on a tight schedule, and we prioritise prompt scheduling for patients beginning treatment imminently. WhatsApp your details to +91-8889188821 and mention your treatment start date so we can expedite your consultation.
Your biopsy or pathology report, recent scan summaries (CT, MRI or PET as applicable), your current or planned treatment schedule from your oncologist, and a list of any medications you are currently taking. This allows us to prepare a genuinely personalised assessment rather than generic guidance.
Across our years of practice, patients from Dewas have consulted us for nearly every major cancer type. While every formulation is personalised after individual assessment, the conditions we see most frequently from this region include:
Regardless of cancer type, our underlying approach stays consistent: standard oncology treatment — surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy or targeted therapy as your doctors prescribe — remains the primary, evidence-based treatment. Our integrative Ayurvedic care works alongside it, never instead of it.
Many Dewas patients tell us they feel nervous before their first consultation, unsure what an "Ayurvedic cancer consultation" actually involves. The reality is straightforward and far less intimidating than expected: Dr. Shinde's team reviews your diagnosis report and current treatment status, asks about your digestion, sleep, energy levels and specific symptoms you're managing, and discusses your daily routine and dietary habits. From this, a personalised herbal formulation and practical lifestyle guidance is prepared — there is no pressure to commit to anything beyond this first free conversation, and many patients use it simply to ask questions and understand whether integrative support is right for their situation.
We actively encourage open communication between your treating oncology team and our clinic. If your doctor in or near Dewas has questions about any herbal formulation we've prescribed, we are always willing to provide full details directly — ingredient lists, dosing rationale, and any relevant safety considerations. This transparency is not optional courtesy on our part; we consider it a fundamental safety requirement of practising integrative medicine responsibly. Patients who keep both their oncology team and our team informed consistently report the smoothest treatment experience.
Our relationship with Dewas patients frequently extends well beyond active treatment. Once your oncology team confirms remission or transitions you to surveillance monitoring, many patients continue with us for structured Rasayana (rejuvenation) protocols — typically spanning twelve to twenty-four months — designed to rebuild strength, support continued immune function, and address any lingering treatment-related effects such as fatigue, neuropathy or digestive changes. These follow-up consultations continue on the same remote, flexible basis as your initial care, with scheduling adjusted to your personal recovery timeline.
While every herbal formulation we prescribe is individualised after assessment — never a standard "one size fits all" package — certain classical Ayurvedic herbs feature regularly across the supportive care plans we prepare for Dewas patients. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is used extensively for building strength and managing treatment-related fatigue, one of the most universally reported side effects across nearly all cancer types and treatment regimens. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) supports immune function and helps with blood count recovery between chemotherapy cycles. Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica), rich in natural antioxidants, forms part of our longer-term Rasayana rejuvenation protocols. Turmeric (Haridra) in absorbable classical preparations is used for its traditional anti-inflammatory properties. The specific combination, dosage and timing for any individual patient depends entirely on their cancer type, current treatment phase, constitution (Prakriti) and any medications they are already taking — which is precisely why we insist on a proper consultation before prescribing anything, rather than offering generic herbal packages.
Chemotherapy, radiation and surgery each bring predictable, manageable side effects, and much of our day-to-day work with Dewas patients focuses on practical, anticipatory management rather than reactive treatment. For chemotherapy-related nausea, we typically begin supportive herbal protocols before the infusion day rather than waiting for symptoms to appear. For radiation-related fatigue, structured rest-activity scheduling combined with specific herbs helps maintain energy through the treatment course. For appetite loss — one of the most distressing symptoms patients report — we work with families to identify small, frequent, easily digestible meals that maintain nutrition without forcing large portions during a period when eating itself can feel overwhelming. None of this guidance replaces the anti-emetic medications, pain management or other supportive prescriptions your oncology team provides; it works alongside them, filling gaps that conventional supportive care sometimes leaves — particularly around appetite, energy, sleep quality and the simple daily experience of feeling cared for.
Nutrition guidance for Dewas patients follows the same individualised principle as our herbal formulations — what suits a patient during an intensive chemotherapy week differs substantially from what suits the same patient six months into post-treatment recovery. That said, several practical patterns apply broadly: warm, freshly cooked, easily digestible meals are generally better tolerated than cold, raw or heavily processed foods during active treatment; smaller, more frequent meals often work better than three large meals when appetite is compromised; adequate protein intake supports tissue repair and immune function, particularly important around surgery and during chemotherapy; and strict food hygiene becomes critical during periods of low immunity (neutropenia), when only freshly prepared hot food should be consumed to minimise infection risk. We provide each Dewas patient with a practical, kitchen-level diet plan during consultation, adjusted specifically to their current treatment phase rather than generic cancer-diet advice found online.
Over nearly four decades of practice, we have had the privilege of supporting thousands of patients, including many from Dewas, through every stage of their cancer journey — from initial diagnosis through active treatment and into long-term recovery. While individual outcomes naturally vary based on cancer type, stage and treatment response, the consistent feedback we receive from Dewas patients centres on specific, measurable improvements: better tolerance of chemotherapy cycles with fewer treatment delays due to side effects, improved appetite and maintained body weight through difficult treatment phases, better sleep quality during an inherently stressful period, and — perhaps most importantly to families — a sense of being genuinely cared for as a whole person, not simply a diagnosis being processed through a treatment protocol.
Getting started takes only a few minutes. WhatsApp your diagnosis report, recent scans and current treatment plan to +91-8889188821. Include a brief note about your main current concerns — whether that's nausea, fatigue, appetite loss, anxiety, or simply wanting a second perspective on your overall care plan. Our team typically responds within 24 to 48 hours to schedule your free consultation, conducted by video call or phone at a time convenient for you. There is no obligation, no hidden cost for the initial conversation, and no pressure to commit to ongoing treatment — many Dewas patients use this first call simply to ask questions and decide whether integrative support feels right for their specific situation.
Cancer treatment is rarely a single event — it is a months-long, sometimes years-long journey involving multiple treatment phases, follow-up scans, and periods of recovery interspersed with active intervention. One of the advantages patients describe in working with our clinic over this extended timeline is continuity: the same team that reviews your initial diagnosis report continues with you through chemotherapy cycles, post-surgical recovery, and into long-term wellness monitoring, building an understanding of your individual response patterns that a series of disconnected consultations could never provide. This continuity allows us to adjust herbal formulations proactively as your treatment phase changes, rather than reactively after problems emerge.
We believe patients should approach any complementary cancer care — including ours — with informed questions rather than blind trust. Reasonable questions to ask any practitioner include: What is your specific experience with my exact cancer type and stage? Will you actively coordinate with my oncology team, and are you willing to share formulation details with them directly? What evidence, even if preliminary, supports the specific herbs being recommended for my situation? What is the total expected cost, and is the initial consultation genuinely free or is that a marketing claim? We encourage every new patient to ask us these exact questions, and we answer them directly and honestly during the first consultation — transparency from the outset builds the trust that a multi-year care relationship requires.
Dr. Shinde's Ayurvedic Cancer Care Clinic was founded in Indore in 1986, and Madhya Pradesh remains the heart of our practice even as we've grown to serve patients across India and internationally. This local rootedness matters: we understand the specific oncology referral pathways within the state, we know which hospitals and specialists local patients typically work with, and we've built nearly four decades of trust within the Madhya Pradesh medical community. When you consult us as a patient from this region, you're working with a clinic that has supported families here across generations — often, we find ourselves treating the adult children of patients we first saw decades ago, a continuity of trust we don't take lightly.
Our clinic operates Monday through Saturday, 11AM to 6PM, at 69, Koyala Bakhal, Behind Gurudwara, Yashwant Road, Indore-452001. For patients preferring an in-person visit, we recommend calling ahead to confirm availability, particularly if you're travelling some distance — this ensures Dr. Shinde's team can allocate adequate time for a thorough first consultation rather than a rushed walk-in appointment. For those preferring teleconsultation, simply WhatsApp your details and we'll arrange a video call at a mutually convenient time, with no need to adjust your travel plans around clinic hours at all.
