Pedaling Towards a Tobacco-Free Tomorrow: My Message on World No Tobacco Day 2025
“What legacy are we leaving behind—addiction or awareness?”
It was an honour to serve as Guest of Honour at the World No Tobacco Day Cyclothon 2025 at DLF Mall of India, Noida. Representing Max Hospital Vaishali as Senior Director of Surgical Oncology, I was deeply moved by the collective energy and purpose of the event—Pedaling with Purpose—for a tobacco-free tomorrow.
Tobacco remains one of the leading causes of preventable cancers, particularly oral and lung cancers. Every single puff, chew or dip takes someone one step closer to disease and despair. But hope lies in awareness, action, and timely intervention.
This Event Was a Movement, Not Just a Ride
It was a rallying cry for every citizen to take charge—not just of their health, but of their community. I asked everyone present to become a Tobacco Marshal in their homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods.
Here are three powerful messages I urge each of you to carry forward:
1. BE SMART. DO NOT START.
Prevention is the strongest cure. Say NO to the first puff, the first chew—because that’s where the battle is won.
2. QUITTING IS POSSIBLE.
You don’t have to fight addiction alone. Medical therapy and counseling are available, and they work.
📞 Call Quitline: 9773856664
📧 Email: support@icancare.com
🌐 Visit: www.quittobacco.icancare.com
Or walk into the ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation Centre at Max Vaishali for support tailored to your needs.
3. SELF-CHECK YOUR ORAL CAVITY MONTHLY.
Early detection saves lives. Look for any “Chota Daana” (small lump/lesion) or non-healing ulcer.
If in doubt, do not wait—visit Max Vaishali for non-invasive screening and treatment options.
Let us remember: Health is not just a personal goal—it’s a collective responsibility. The success of this event lies not only in participation but in what we do next.
💬 Be the voice that says NO.
💪 Be the hand that helps someone quit.
🛡️ Be the Tobacco Marshal your community needs.
Together, we can outpace tobacco—and make India stronger, cleaner, and cancer-free.
– Dr. Pawan Gupta
Senior Director – Surgical Oncology
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali
Founder – ICanCaRe Tobacco Wellness Program
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