#6th ICanCaRe Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists
The Sixth Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists was conducted on 15th February 2023 Monday 9-10 pm. The program was hosted by –
Tutorial Co-ordinator – Dr. Mariya Tambawala, Dr. Siddhi Hathiwala, Dr. Monalee and Dr. Nikita Dwivedi
The agenda for discussion were
” CHALLENGES FOR ESTABLISHING QUIT PROGRAM”
The following topics were discussed –
1) How to set up a Cessation Centre.
2) CTCS Standardized protocol for Quitting.
3) Treatment Modalities for different Withdrawal symptoms
4) An insight into TOBACCO MARSHAL training.
A few cases were also discussed. Dr. Mariya shared her experience of spreading awareness through religious leaders who can really make a lot of difference. Dr. Rajkumari informed about her plan to reach out to a large community of doctors at her place to indulge them in tobacco cessation.
Dr. Pawan advised having a similar intervention to be able to assess, improvise and adapt.
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Dr. Pawan Gupta is a trusted Senior Surgical Oncologist, social activist, and author, engaged in creating awareness and changing the way cancer is perceived in society. He is a renowned transformational speaker on cancer chronic diseases and lifestyle specifically tobacco. Thousands have benefitted from his workshops, seminars, camps, and training programs. He has been featured in Buzz Creator and on many channels on TV.
He is the Founder of ICanCaRe, an Innovative enterprise for Cancer Care and Rehabilitation. Working extensively in Tobacco Cessation data-driven protocol-based intervention through a network of Specialists and experts on ICanCaRe APP, Virtual Clinics, and ICanCaRe National Quitline. National Convenor for Tobacco Cessation courses for the first time in India introduced under Gujarat University
His populist campaigns “WIN OVER CANCER”, “SAVE the Youth – Win over tobacco”, “Chota Daana”, “Catch them Early”, and “My Hygiene My Responsibility” has gained him wide accolades.
In his mission to win over cancer, he has a unique methodological approach to quitting tobacco. The book WIN OVER TOBACCO – MADE EASY is a step-by-step guide for tobacco addicts to overcome their cravings. The Book had more than 10000 Downloads within 30 Days of being made available.
He received the prestigious ICD International Award in 2007, Vivekananda Sister Margarette Award 2017 and Delhi NGO leadership Award 2017, AIECS award 2018, Asia Africa Leadership in Social Innovation 2019, MICC Innovation Award 2019, Rashtriya Prabasi Odia Paribar Award 2019.
Professionally he has conducted more than 11000 cancer surgeries and was a pioneer in establishing and modernizing surgical oncology in some of the major hospitals in Delhi NCR.
He did his graduation and post-graduation from SCB Medical College, Cuttack. He enhanced his surgical skills M.Ch and Fellowship in Surgical Oncology from Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad.
He has held several positions during his career in various hospitals. Dr. Pawan has published 30 papers in National and International journals and is actively involved in several research projects. He is an active member of the Telemedicine Society of India, India Association of Surgical Oncology, Association of Surgeons of India, and Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology. He is seen as a mentor of strayed souls, and a soothing balm to those tormented by cancer.
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2 thoughts on “#6th ICanCaRe Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists”
It was very very informative session. We revised the standard protocol for tobacco cessation. It’s our pleasure to hear from Dr. Pawan Sir. Case discussions help us to solve and overcome the problems we are facing in our day today cessation practice. These tutorial sessions are very helpful and informative.
It was very very informative session. We revised the standard protocol for tobacco cessation. It’s our pleasure to hear from Dr. Pawan Sir. Case discussions help us to solve and overcome the problems we are facing in our day today cessation practice. These tutorial sessions are very helpful and informative.
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