Category: Invited Meets

Know about the various meets where ICanCaRe has been invited to be a part of across India.

Adopting Tobacco Cessation in Real World Clinical Practice

The first–ever full symposium focussing on tobacco Cessation was held at the just concluded 23rd Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology National Conference held at Daman from 22nd to 24th December. Thanks to the organizing committee for including this important topic in FHNO – Dr. Rajesh Kantharia, Dr. Prathamesh Pai, Dr. P. Arun, Dr. Dushyant Mandlik

The symposium was Chaired by Dr. Naresh Sharma,  HOD – Oro-maxillofacial Surgery, BHU, Varanasi, and conducted by Dr Pawan Gupta Sr. Director Surgical Oncology, MAX Institute of Cancer Care, Vaishali and founder of ICanCaRe.

Dr. Ajay Vidyarthi, HOD Surgical Oncology, Bhagwan Mahavir Cancer Sansthan, Patna spoke on “Integrating Tobacco Cessation to Improve Treatment Outcome in Clinical Practice”, highlighting the evidence for Tobacco Cessation in oncology practice.

A QUIZ – EVOLVE and ENGAGE Tobacco Cessation was conducted by the quiz MASTER – Dr. Suman Kharkwal (Delhi), HOD, Surgical oncology, ESI Hospital Delhi, and Coordinator – Dr. Bhavya Mishra fellow at MAX Hospital Delhi. The winners of the quiz were selected for the Scholarship for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialist Course accredited by Gujarat University.

This was followed by a panel discussion. Prathamesh Pai, Dr. P. Arun, Dr. Dushyant Mandlik

The symposium was Chaired by Dr. Naresh Sharma,  HOD – Oro-maxillofacial Surgery, BHU, Varanasi, and conducted by Dr Pawan Gupta Sr. Director Surgical Oncology, MAX Institute of Cancer Care, Vaishali and founder of ICanCaRe.

Dr. Ajay Vidyarthi, HOD Surgical Oncology, Bhagwan Mahavir Cancer Sansthan, Patna spoke on “Integrating Tobacco Cessation to Improve Treatment Outcome in Clinical Practice”, highlighting the evidence for Tobacco Cessation in oncology practice.

A QUIZ – EVOLVE and ENGAGE Tobacco Cessation was conducted by the quiz MASTER – Dr. Suman Kharkwal (Delhi), HOD, Surgical oncology, ESI Hospital Delhi, and Coordinator – Dr. Bhavya Mishra fellow at MAX Hospital Delhi. The winners of the quiz were selected for the Scholarship for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialist Course accredited by Gujarat University.

This was followed by a panel discussion “ADOPTING TOBACCO CESSATION in Real World Clinical  Practice”. The panel was moderated by Dr. Pawan Gupta and panelists were –

·      Dr. Ajay Vidyarthi (Patna)

·       Susan Samson Anant Mrs. Susan Samson, NGO (Vadodara)President, Faith Foundation, Vadodara

·       Dr Snehal Shah HN (Mumbai)

·       Dr. Suman Kharkwal (Delhi)

·       Dr AMEYA BIHANI HN Sr. Consultant, HCG Hospital (Indore)

·       Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Asso Prof, OMFS, BHU (Varanasi)

·       Dr. Uma Shankar Pal, HOD, OMFS, KGMU,  (Lucknow)

·       ghatdeep kaur Dr. Ghatdeep Kaur, Fellow, FHNO, MAX Hospital (Delhi)

TrisCaRe was given away to all the panelists and enthusiastic participants in the audience.

The symposium ended on a high note with everyone agreeing that Tobacco Cessation should be an integral part of the head and neck oncology practice and an integral part of the training during fellowship or specialization.

#icancareacademy #icancare #icancareepharmacy #icancarescholarships #CTCS #Tobaccocessation #FHNO #Bhavyamishra #IAPSM #sumankharkwal #pawangupta #ahmadzahoor #rajeshkantharia

Tobacco A Curable Disease – Oral Cancer Can Be Controlled

** “TOBACCO A CURABLE DISEASE – ORAL CANCER CAN BE CONTROLLED”

–       Dr Pawan Gupta at the 26th NZIAPSM CON at MMIMSR, Mullana, AMBALA

In a groundbreaking session at the 26th North Zone Annual Conference at MMIMSR, Mullana, Ambala, Dr. Pawan Gupta, a distinguished surgical oncologist and pioneer in Tobacco Cessation Intervention, delivered a resounding message – tobacco is a curable disease and oral cancer can be controlled with the right interventions. The talk was chaired by Dr. Sonu Goel and Dr. Jai Kishan

Dr. Gupta, the Founder Director of ICanCaRe and Senior Director of Surgical Oncology at MAX Institute of Cancer Care, Vaishali, Delhi NCR emphasized the critical need to treat tobacco as a disease for a 100% success rate in curing it. His #advisequittobacco campaign urges healthcare professionals to adopt the “ASK, ADVISE, and REFER” approach, recognizing the moral responsibility and ethical practice of incorporating Tobacco Cessation into healthcare.

During his talk on “Newer Strategies for Tobacco Cessation and Oral Care,” Dr. Gupta unveiled innovative approaches, including the highly successful #ABCDtobaccocessation method and the Chota daana campaign. This approach, coupled with the ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation protocol, has achieved a remarkable 100% quit rate. Dr. Gupta also showcased TrisCaRe, an ingenious mouth-opening device designed to assist betel nut users in quitting tobacco and mouth-opening due to submucous fibrosis.

The ICanCaRe Academy, under the #SAVEtheyouth initiative, collaborates with the Indian Association of Public and Social Medicine (IAPSM) to build capacity for effective tobacco control. This comprehensive program involves sensitization, digital interventions, and the creation of a network comprising Tobacco Marshals, Ambassadors, and Cessation Specialists. Over 1,000 doctors have been trained through the ICanCaRe Academy, contributing to a promising future for a tobacco-free society.

Dr. Gupta’s call for an “Advice Quit Tobacco” campaign underscores the pivotal role healthcare professionals play in addressing the root cause of various diseases associated with tobacco consumption. He stresses that no disease can be fully cured if patients continue to use tobacco.

Recognizing the complexity of tobacco as a disease and its role as a root cause of numerous health issues, ICanCaRe’s capacity-building program aims to reach across India through the #SAVEtheyouth campaign. This initiative involves sensitizing against tobacco, assisting users to quit through a digital protocol intervention, volunteer training for capacity building, and enforcing a tobacco-free society. ICanCaRe looks forward to collaborating with Institutes to set a center of Excellence for Capacity building for Tobacco Cessation.

Dr. Gupta’s extensive research has led to the establishment of a simplified digital Tobacco Cessation protocol on the ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation APP, and he is the author of several books on this subject. His commitment to educating the medical community and the public is evident through the success of ICanCaRe Academy’s training programs.

As a gesture of gratitude, ICanCaRe extends thanks to the 26th NZIAPSM Annual Conference organizing team, especially Dr. Anshu Mittal and Dr. Saras Sanchaya, for their invitation to this enlightening event.

The future looks promising for the #ICanCaRe initiative, as young doctors at the conference express eagerness to implement the ICanCaRe protocol in their future practices. Dr. Pawan Gupta’s mission for a tobacco-free society gains momentum, providing hope and inspiration for a healthier tomorrow.

#ICanCaRe #ICanCaReAcademy #PawanGupta #SAVEtheyouth #TobaccoFree #TobaccoMarshal #CTCS #OCTC #NZIAPSMCON #anshumittal #IAPSM #TobaccoCessation #anshumittal #sonugoel #sarassanchaya #TobaccoCessationIntervention #CapacityBuildingForTobaccoCessation

Unlock Wellness: Solutions to Your Health Challenges

Online Wellness Seminar Hosted by Max Institute of Cancer Care, Vaishali and Rotary Clubs

**Event Title**: Unlock Wellness: Solutions to Your Health Challenges

**Date**: November 25, 2023

Organizers:

– Rotary Club of Delhi Preet Vihar (President Rtn. Emili Munshi, Contact: 9873335016)

– Rotaract Club of SBSEC (President Rtr. Aman Rawat, Contact: 9718227284)

**Chief Guest**: Dr. Pawan Gupta M.Ch., Senior Director and Cancer Surgeon, MAX Hospital, Vaishali

**Session Conductor**: Dr. Annu Kanojia

Overview:

On November 25, 2023, an enlightening online health session titled “Unlock Wellness: Solutions to Your Health Challenges” was conducted, garnering the participation of 62 individuals. The session, led by renowned cancer surgeon Dr. Pawan Gupta M.Ch. from MAX Hospital, Vaishali focused on strategies for maintaining health and preventing cancer.

Key Highlights:

1. **Promoting Healthy Eating Habits**:

   – Avoidance of tobacco and alcohol.

   – Adherence to a balanced diet rich in nutrients.

2. **Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle**:

   – Importance of meditation for mental health, specifically Sync Energy Pranayam.

   – Regular exercise for physical fitness and weight management.

3. **Regular Health Care and Monitoring**:

   – Emphasis on regular self and clinical check-ups.

   – Advocacy for immunization, such as HPV vaccines.

   – Safe exposure to sunlight for Vitamin D, while being cautious of skin cancer risks.

The discussion revealed that tobacco use is a major cause of cancer, leading to a collective desire among participants to combat tobacco addiction and become “Tobacco Marshals” to influence societal change.

Dr. Gupta emphasized the feasibility of quitting tobacco with proper support, highlighting MAX Vaishali’s pioneering tobacco wellness program. He also demonstrated practical self-examination techniques for early cancer detection, including the 4-finger test and Chota Daana examination for oral cavity assessment, and introduced the TRISCaRe mouth opener device.

Mrs. Sonal Bhatia, National Leader Tobacco MARSHAL and PDC Inner Wheel 310 emphasized her mission to “SAVE the youth – NO ONE SHOULD DIE BECAUSE OF TOBACCO”

The session concluded with President Emili Munshi summarizing the action points and emphasizing the need for continued efforts to safeguard youth health.

**Hashtags**: #MAX #SaveTheYouth #TobaccoMarshal #ICanCare #PawanGupta #Rotary #RotaryClubOfDelhiPreetVihar #EmiliMunshi #AmanRawat #RotaractClubSBSEC