“TOBACCO A CURABLE DISEASE – ORAL CANCER CAN BE CONTROLLED”

** “TOBACCO A CURABLE DISEASE – ORAL CANCER CAN BE CONTROLLED”

–       Dr Pawan Gupta at the 26th NZIAPSM CON at MMIMSR, Mullana, AMBALA

In a groundbreaking session at the 26th North Zone Annual Conference at MMIMSR, Mullana, Ambala, Dr. Pawan Gupta, a distinguished surgical oncologist and pioneer in Tobacco Cessation Intervention, delivered a resounding message – tobacco is a curable disease and oral cancer can be controlled with the right interventions. The talk was chaired by Dr. Sonu Goel and Dr. Jai Kishan

Dr. Gupta, the Founder Director of ICanCaRe and Senior Director of Surgical Oncology at MAX Institute of Cancer Care, Vaishali, Delhi NCR emphasized the critical need to treat tobacco as a disease for a 100% success rate in curing it. His #advisequittobacco campaign urges healthcare professionals to adopt the “ASK, ADVISE, and REFER” approach, recognizing the moral responsibility and ethical practice of incorporating Tobacco Cessation into healthcare.

During his talk on “Newer Strategies for Tobacco Cessation and Oral Care,” Dr. Gupta unveiled innovative approaches, including the highly successful #ABCDtobaccocessation method and the Chota daana campaign. This approach, coupled with the ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation protocol, has achieved a remarkable 100% quit rate. Dr. Gupta also showcased TrisCaRe, an ingenious mouth-opening device designed to assist betel nut users in quitting tobacco and mouth-opening due to submucous fibrosis.

The ICanCaRe Academy, under the #SAVEtheyouth initiative, collaborates with the Indian Association of Public and Social Medicine (IAPSM) to build capacity for effective tobacco control. This comprehensive program involves sensitization, digital interventions, and the creation of a network comprising Tobacco Marshals, Ambassadors, and Cessation Specialists. Over 1,000 doctors have been trained through the ICanCaRe Academy, contributing to a promising future for a tobacco-free society.

Dr. Gupta’s call for an “Advice Quit Tobacco” campaign underscores the pivotal role healthcare professionals play in addressing the root cause of various diseases associated with tobacco consumption. He stresses that no disease can be fully cured if patients continue to use tobacco.

Recognizing the complexity of tobacco as a disease and its role as a root cause of numerous health issues, ICanCaRe’s capacity-building program aims to reach across India through the #SAVEtheyouth campaign. This initiative involves sensitizing against tobacco, assisting users to quit through a digital protocol intervention, volunteer training for capacity building, and enforcing a tobacco-free society. ICanCaRe looks forward to collaborating with Institutes to set a center of Excellence for Capacity building for Tobacco Cessation.

Dr. Gupta’s extensive research has led to the establishment of a simplified digital Tobacco Cessation protocol on the ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation APP, and he is the author of several books on this subject. His commitment to educating the medical community and the public is evident through the success of ICanCaRe Academy’s training programs.

As a gesture of gratitude, ICanCaRe extends thanks to the 26th NZIAPSM Annual Conference organizing team, especially Dr. Anshu Mittal and Dr. Saras Sanchaya, for their invitation to this enlightening event.

The future looks promising for the #ICanCaRe initiative, as young doctors at the conference express eagerness to implement the ICanCaRe protocol in their future practices. Dr. Pawan Gupta’s mission for a tobacco-free society gains momentum, providing hope and inspiration for a healthier tomorrow.

#ICanCaRe #ICanCaReAcademy #PawanGupta #SAVEtheyouth #TobaccoFree #TobaccoMarshal #CTCS #OCTC #NZIAPSMCON #anshumittal #IAPSM #TobaccoCessation #anshumittal #sonugoel #sarassanchaya #TobaccoCessationIntervention #CapacityBuildingForTobaccoCessation

Smoke Free from 40 to 0 in 15 days

ZUSTIN – SMOKE FREE FROM 40 to Zero in 15 days. ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation Program at MAX Vaishali

ZUSTIN USE TO TAKE 40-50 Cigarettes per day for 15 years. Referred by Dr. Sharad Joshi, Pulmonologist to ORAL CARE & TOBACCO CESSATION CENTRE, at MAX Vaishali.

With ICanCaRe ‘ABCD’ of Tobacco Cessation Intervention he is completely Tobacco-free in 15 days. and continues to be free at 3 months. He is extremely happy and thanks the team at MAX – ICanCaRe ORAL CARE & TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM at MAX Vaishali for the excellent outcome.

ICanCaRe ‘ABCD’ TOBACCO CESSATION – HOW WE DO IT –

TOBACCO CESSATION IS EASY WHEN DONE MEDICALLY EVIDENCE-BASED ‘ABCD’ INTERVENTION –

A – ACTIVE MOTIVATION for TOBACCO CESSATION

B – BEHAVIOURAL INTERVENTION and COMMITMENT

C – COMORBIDITY MANAGEMENT – managing associated diseases

D – DRUGS and MEDICATIONS. Specific medications for tobacco Cessation intervention are individualized as per addiction level and willpower index.

YES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO QUIT TOBACCO

CONTACT –

ORAL CARE AND TOBACCO CESSATION CENTRE at MAX INSTITUTE OF CANCER CARE TOWER 2, 6th Floor MAX – VAISHALI

Dr. ANSHIKA PANDEY – 8383905605

Mr. ROHIT – 9773856663

Dr. Pawan Gupta – 9811290152

ICanCaRe Quitline – 011-43077695

ICanCaRe Tobacco Wellness APP – http://app.icancare.in

#icancare #quittingsmoking #quittobacco #icancareacademy

#13th ICanCaRe Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists

#13th ICanCaRe Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists

On 15th September 2023, the 13th tutorial was conducted for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists.

Two cases were discussed

  1. Dr. Mariya discussed her case of a chronic tobacco chewer for 40 years. The discussion was on how to manage this difficult case who has not been able to quit for more than 1 month.

Members present guided her to go turkey with the p[patient giving combination therapy. To follow the ABCD intervention mode and ensure WMACD compliance.

  • Dr. Anshika shared her experience of a patient who had successfully quit with her. He was an asthmatic patient on 40-50 cigarettes for 15 years. He went cold turkey and in 6 weeks’ time is completely tobacco-free and is on maintenance therapy now.
  • Dr. Nilam discussed wanted guidance for her case of a president of the union in her organization who is ready to quit.

What some members have to say –

  • Siddhi – Wonderful session wid both smoking and smokeless form, and both cold turkey and gradual cessation form. 👍👌
  • Abhishek – Thank you so much for the shares. There is a lot of learning. Thank you.
  • Rakesh – Thank you so much, it was a learning experience.
  • Kshipra – It was great learning, thank you. Thanks a lot, everyone.

ICanCaRe Academy Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists (CTCS) is a monthly program on the 15th, from 9-10 PM. We welcome our CTCS to present complex cases on tobacco cessation for discussion and finding solutions for successful quitting. Please contact Dr. Mariya, Dr Siddhi, or Dr. Monalee for cases for tutorials.

ICanCaRe Academy encourages you to take part in our monthly session and learn in-depth details about practical tobacco cessation through cases discussed here.

To be a Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialist go to www.icancare.in/academy/ctcs

#icancareacademy #tutorial #icancare #siddhi #pawangupta #CTCS #icancare #mariya #monalee #reenarkumar

 (author of the blog –

Dr. Siddhi Hathiwala
MDS (Public Health Dentistry), CTCS(GU) – ICanCaRe
Assoc. Prof. & HoD
HDCH, Jabalpur)