Dr. Pawan Gupta at the 2nd National Consultation for Smokeless Tobacco

Dr. Pawan Gupta, Director of Surgical Oncology HN, MAX Institute of Cancer Care – EZ and Founder of ICanCaRe was invited faulty at the 2nd National Consultation for Smokeless Tobacco held at India International Centre, New Delhi from 21st to 23rd February 2023.

It is an honour to be invited to deliver a talk at the  august gathering of stalwarts who are at the helm of changing the scenario for Smokeless Tobacco.

The Consultation is conducted by NICPR, MOHFW with The UNION with SEEDS as partner.

Dr. Pawan Gupta being a clinician presented his experience as the changing force for SLT management in clinics. His practical experience with the SLT patients presenting with oral lesions is common.  “GROUND REALITIES FOR SLT” Chair of the session were Dr. Suneela Garg and Dr. Preeti Kumar.

Dr. Pawan Gupta emphasized that Tobacco Cessation in India is different and the western methodology cannot be just copied for our Indian patients. The Indians have different sorts of problems and each problem needs to be addressed independently. Tobacco cessation is now available, feasible, and effective. ICanCaRe has evolved the methodology over a period of time and simplified it by laying down some simple protocols – put as ABCD of Tobacco Cessation. A standard intervention but customized for the individual as per digital protocol on the ICanCaRe app (http://app.icancare.in) has borne results.

The simplified protocol needs to be amplified with the involvement of everyone across society. People need specialists who can successfully treat this complex disease of Tobacco Addiction. ICanCaRe academy trains people at three different levels to get involved in tobacco control – TOBACCO MARSHAL, TOBACCO AMBASSADORS, and TOBACCO INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS (www.icancare.in/academy).  The course has been accredited by Gujarat University and is an intensive practical course to introduce standardized intervention for tobacco cessation across India. We need to have effective tobacco cessation clinics across India manned by a trained and skilled specialists, visibly present and networked with other specialists to benefit their patients.

Dr Pawan Gupta also showcased the TRISCaRe for trismus care the Innovative mouth opener device needed for the SLT and Areca nut users who have Submucous Fibrosis.

First ever private Quitline number – 011-43077695 and also multilinguistic virtual clinic with E-Pharmacy for tobacco is unique to ICanCaRe.  Resource books – Tobacco Cessation –  a Comprehensive Guidelines, Win over Tobacco – made Easy, Be Smart Do not Start, Making an Institute Tobacco Free – Guidelines and Campaigns – #SAVEtheYouth, #ChotaDaana, #Knowtobacco #tobaccomarshal are unique intervention that may be widely adopted.

Scholarship for the OCTC has been made available of limited seats with the funding received from Bajaj Electricals Foundation through I CAN WIN FOUNDATION.

The ICanCaRe campaign #ADVISEQUITTOBACCO is to promote to all the HCPs so that they are inclusive in the tobacco cessation program.

Co-participants for the panel included Dr. Vikrant Mohanty, Dr. Shalini Gupta, Mrs. Mira Aghi, and Dr J.S.Rana.

Tobacco is a public problem and it is important that everyone gets involved and stand strong to subdue the Tobacco Industry.

#SLT #SMOKELESSTOBACCO #NICPR #pawangupta #ICanCaRe #ICanCaReacademy #tobaccomarshal

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Dr. Pawan Gupta

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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