Author: 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.

ICanCaRe wishes a Tobacco Free Ganesh Chaturthi

Dear Friends,

TEAM ICanCaRe wishes you a clean, green, healthy, and lively Ganesh Chaturthi!

As we joyously celebrate the divine festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, ICanCaRe urges you to make a sacred pledge – let us embrace this auspicious occasion as an opportunity to choose a path of health, wellness, and harmony by saying NO to tobacco.

Just as Lord Ganesha symbolizes wisdom, prosperity, and triumph over adversity, let us strive to overcome the challenge of tobacco addiction, a hurdle that obstructs our path to a fulfilling and healthy life.

Tobacco not only harms our physical health but also casts a shadow on our spiritual well-being. This Ganesh Chaturthi, let us honor the essence of the festival by committing to a life free from the clutches of tobacco.

Together, we can build a society where the air is pure, hearts are light, and souls are unburdened. Let us unite in this pledge for a tobacco-free tomorrow and honor Lord Ganesha with a promise to preserve the divine temple of our bodies.

Wishing you a blessed and tobacco-free Ganesh Chaturthi!

In unity for a clean green, healthy, and lively tomorrow, Join hands to #SAVETHEYOUTH be #TOBACCOMARSHAL! Urge people to #quittobacco #quitsmoking

The ICanCaRe Team

ICanCaRe tobacco Quitline -011-43077695

ICanCaRe tobacco Wellness APP – www.app.icancare.in

#icancare #icancareacademy #icancareepharmacy #quittobacco #quitsmoking #tobaccofreeindia #savetheyouth #tobaccomarshal

Smoke Free from 40 to 0 in 15 days

ZUSTIN – SMOKE FREE FROM 40 to Zero in 15 days. ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation Program at MAX Vaishali

ZUSTIN USE TO TAKE 40-50 Cigarettes per day for 15 years. Referred by Dr. Sharad Joshi, Pulmonologist to ORAL CARE & TOBACCO CESSATION CENTRE, at MAX Vaishali.

With ICanCaRe ‘ABCD’ of Tobacco Cessation Intervention he is completely Tobacco-free in 15 days. and continues to be free at 3 months. He is extremely happy and thanks the team at MAX – ICanCaRe ORAL CARE & TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM at MAX Vaishali for the excellent outcome.

ICanCaRe ‘ABCD’ TOBACCO CESSATION – HOW WE DO IT –

TOBACCO CESSATION IS EASY WHEN DONE MEDICALLY EVIDENCE-BASED ‘ABCD’ INTERVENTION –

A – ACTIVE MOTIVATION for TOBACCO CESSATION

B – BEHAVIOURAL INTERVENTION and COMMITMENT

C – COMORBIDITY MANAGEMENT – managing associated diseases

D – DRUGS and MEDICATIONS. Specific medications for tobacco Cessation intervention are individualized as per addiction level and willpower index.

YES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO QUIT TOBACCO

CONTACT –

ORAL CARE AND TOBACCO CESSATION CENTRE at MAX INSTITUTE OF CANCER CARE TOWER 2, 6th Floor MAX – VAISHALI

Dr. ANSHIKA PANDEY – 8383905605

Mr. ROHIT – 9773856663

Dr. Pawan Gupta – 9811290152

ICanCaRe Quitline – 011-43077695

ICanCaRe Tobacco Wellness APP – http://app.icancare.in

#icancare #quittingsmoking #quittobacco #icancareacademy

India emerging as a major change for Photo-Dynamic therapy (PDT) and Photo-biomodulation (PBM) for Oral lesion management.

As a follow-up to my presentation and learning at the International Photodynamic Association Conference 2023 at FINLAND, and my quest to know more about photodynamic and photo-biomodulation for the oral cavity I was invited to the “WORKSHOP on PHOTOBIOMODULATION THERAPY IN HEAD AND NECK CANCER” at Indore on 11th September 2023 at the Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology, Indore.

It was an opportunity to understand the diverse use of the new modality of PBM and PDT in Oral Lesions. Although PDT has been available for quite some time and I have had some successful cases with PDT for oral cancers, the new molecules with fewer side effects and ease of use is going to change the way cancer will be treated in the future.

It is also good to know that so much is being done in this field in India and many takers for this.

I got to meet some of the pioneers in this field:

Dr. Praveen Arany, Past President of WALT (WORLD ASSOCIATION OF LASER THERAPY), Oral Biologist, Biomedical Engineering and Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Buffalo, USA.

Dr. Rene Jene Bensandaoun, President, WORLD ASSOCIATION for PHOTOBIOMODULATION Therapy. He is from France and promoting PBM extensively the world over with new insights and use for the same.

Dr. Digpal Darkar, President of the Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology the pioneer and probably the first in India to do PBM for his patients of Oral cancers. He has shown that it is easy to do and gives immense relief to the patients. Would be starting the course on PBM at his Institute.

Dr. Rajkumari Sachdeva, ENT surgeon and HN oncologist is using the PBM for her patients extensively. She gave a demonstration of the same.

Here, I had the opportunity to meet the Director of RRCAT, Dr. Shankar V Nakhe, who invited me to his center where extensive research is being done for oral diagnosis and treatment with optics – spectroscopy, PBM, and PDT.  

The emerging technology and use of light as therapy and for the diagnosis of oral lesions it is going to change the way we treat oral lesions and cancers in the future.

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