Pedaling Towards a Tobacco-Free Tomorrow: My Message on World No Tobacco Day 2025

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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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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