Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Pioneer of Oncopathology in India, Dr. Anita Borges, Dies at 78
Dr. Anita Borges, a famous doctor in India who studied cancer, has passed away.
She was known as the "Queen of Histopathology" and was 78 years old.
She was a professor and head of surgical pathology at TMH and also led histopathology departments in other hospitals.
Dr. Borges was known for being precise and thorough in her work.
She frequently traveled to smaller cities to share her knowledge.
She was also a mentor to many doctors and was given a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Anita Maria Borges, an oncopathology pioneer, died at age 78.
She was in Gorakhpur to conduct a CME program.
She was the daughter of Dr. Ernest Borges, a cancer surgeon.
Dr. Borges trained abroad but returned to India to improve cancer care.
She held key positions at TMH and other hospitals.
- Who
- Dr. Anita Maria Borges
- What
- Passed away
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Suffered a heart attack
- Name
- Dr. Anita Maria Borges
- Profession
- Oncopathologist
- Known as
- Queen of Histopathology
- Age
- 78
- Cause of Death
- Heart attack
- Key Roles
- Professor and Head of Surgical Pathology at TMH, Director of Centre of Oncopathology, Head of Histopathology at SL Raheja Hospital