# V Shanta

> Indian cancer specialist (1927–2021)

**Wikidata**: [Q7907747](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7907747)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V._Shanta)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/v-shanta


## References

1. [Veteran in cancer care, Dr Shanta of Adyar Cancer Institute dies in Chennai](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/veteran-cancer-care-dr-shanta-adyar-cancer-institute-dies-chennai-7152115/)
2. [Awardees from 2005 • The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation • Honoring greatness of spirit and transformative leadership in Asia](http://rmaward.asia/awardees/year/2005/)
3. [Padma Awards](http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf)
4. [Padma Awards for 1986 in the field of Medicine | Interactive Dashboard](http://www.dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in/?Place=Tamil%20Nadu&Field=Medicine&Award=Padma%20Shri&Year=1986-1986)
5. [Dr. V. Shanta From Chennai Honoured With Padma Vibhushan For Her Service In The Field Of Cancer](http://thelogicalindian.com/story-feed/get-inspired/dr-v-shanta-from-chennai-awarded-padma-vibhushan-for-her-service-in-the-field-of-cancer/)
6. Virtual International Authority File
7. [Dr V Shanta: Curtains down on a lifetime of battles to prevent and treat ‘scorpion menace’. The New Indian Express](https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/jan/20/dr-v-shanta-curtains-down-on-a-lifetime-of-battles-to-prevent-and-treat-scorpion-menace-2252396.html)