Tobacco and Cancer sensitization at IOCL, Mathura on WCD 2024
On February 2, 2023, a Sensitization talk on Tobacco was conducted with the CISF of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Mathura, on the occasion of World Cancer Day 2024. The program was organized by MAX Institute of Cancer Care, Vaishali, in association with IOCL, Mathura.
The chief speaker of the program was Dr. Pawan Gupta Dr Pawan Gupta , M.Ch., Sr. Director, MAX Institute of Cancer Care, Vaishali, who is a renowned oncologist and an expert in tobacco cessation. The program was led by Deputy Commander Girish Kumar and his colleague Mrs. Kiran Kumari. The program was coordinated by doctors Dr. Pradyuman Kaushik and Dr. Rakshit Shukla. MAX was represented by Mr. Sachin Bhatia and Mr. Lalit Kumar.
The program was attended by 28 CISF personnel who actively participated in the interactive session. Dr. Pawan Gupta talked about how the CISF besides taking care of the security of the place has to add a responsibility to take care of the people using tobacco and emphasized the COTPA laws that can be implemented to make the premises free from tobacco.
During the interaction, it was found that there are huge numbers of tobacco users on the campus and they keep spitting around and throwing buds just anywhere.
There was a huge need to create awareness on campus about tobacco use and tobacco wellness and cessation facilities with oral care should be made available.
Doctors trained in tobacco cessation must be made available for the purpose in the IOCL hospital.
The program was a part of IOCL’s and MAX’s ongoing efforts to promote and enhance the health and safety of the workers and their families and to contribute to the global fight against cancer. IOCL and MAX hope to continue and expand their programs on cancer and tobacco awareness and prevention in the future and to inspire and empower the workers and their families to lead healthy and happy lives.
Dr. Pawan Gupta M.Ch.
Sr. Director, Surgical Oncology, MAX Institute of Cancer Care, EZ- Delhi NCR
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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