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ICanCaRe Academy invites Applications for the Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialist Course Nov-Dec 2023

*ICanCaRe Academy* with its motto – *ENHANCE, EMPOWER, and EARN* invites applications for CERTIFIED TOBACCO CESSATION SPECIALISTS to empower you with a digitalized tobacco cessation protocol. You not only enhance your practice but you are also recognized in society and EARN fame and money.

The CTCS course is India’s First and only accredited course by *Gujarat University* and gives an in-depth understanding of tobacco and the intricacies of a successful quit program.
*Brochure* – https://www.icancare.in/assets/brochure/CTCS_Brochure.pdf

Enrolment for the NOV – DEC 2023 batch is now open

You can *REGISTER* and book your seat. http://www.icancare.in/Academy/ctcs


The *NOVEMBER – DECEMBER* CTCS course would commence on the 1st of NOVEMBER 2023 and would be for *8 consecutive WEDNESDAYS 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM*. Fees Rs. 21000/-

1. Register before 30.09.2023 and get a *15%* Early bird discount. You pay Rs. 17850/-. *Use coupon code CTCSSD15*
2. Register before 15.10.2023 and get a *10%* discount. You pay Rs.18900/- *Use coupon code CTCSSD10*
3. Group of 3. Register before 30.10.2023. Pay Rs. 50400/-
Please note that you can nominate one person at the same cost as a special gesture.
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For details and Registration – https://www.icancare.in/Academy/ctcs
*Brochure* – https://www.icancare.in/assets/brochure/CTCS_Brochure.pdf
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The *last date* for Registration is 20.10.2023
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For query –
*Dr. Anshika Pandey* (WA – 8383905605, anshika@icancare.in )
Mrs. Shruti Agrawal (Whatsapp:6309437912, Email: shruti@icancare.in)

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#9th ICanCaRe Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists

The Ninth Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists was conducted by Dr. Siddhi Hathiwala, on 15th May 2023. 26 CTCS attended the same. The agenda was set as follows:

1) Discussion on an Interventional study about ‘Training for PHC Health Workers regarding early detection of Oral Cancer & Pre-cancer’ presented by Dr. Kshipra Deshpande. Suggestions were put up by all the participants for better execution of this awareness drive

2) Discuss Srijay’s dilemma about ‘Should a wife give prescribed medicines to her smoker husband without his knowledge?’

3) Discussion on Srijay’s query about ‘How to tackle relatives who smoke and do not like to be advised to quit?’

4) Ideas and agenda planning for World No Tobacco Day as a CTCS group.

The importance of motivation for healthcare workers was highlighted. Great stress was placed on primary preventive activities at ground level by these health workers, and spreading awareness about oral self-examination by the people. It was the unanimous assertion that early detection of minor changes in the color and size of oral tissues could prevent full-blown cancer development. The ground-level health workers need to be vigilant about these features and refer patients to higher centers.

Activities that can be planned out for celebrating World No Tobacco Day, on 31st May, by the ICanCaRe family, were discussed in detail. Everyone agreed on making Flyers in their local languages and circulate them on social media to highlight tobacco cessation activities by the ICanCaRe family.

The importance of Yog and Motivating Energy for tobacco cessation patients was highlighted – Sync-energy every Sunday morning.

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A 77 years old doctor smoker, should he quit now?

Author – Dr. Siddhi Hathiwala. MDS, Public Health Dentistry (2013), CTCS (2020)

During our weekly session of CTCS course for cessation experts, a point was raised about a 77-years old person, doctor by profession and describing himself in good health state in spite of being a chronic smoker for over 40 years. It was discussed that whether or not should this person be encouraged for quitting tobacco.

The scenario was brought up that if one of his friends tries to come up with this suggestion, the very first point that he will put that ‘I am a doctor myself, and all my health reports are perfect. Smoking tobacco has not caused me harm in the way it is presented. Above all, it helps me stay energetic for my clinical practice’. So it is true, as a doctor, he must be perfectly aware that tobacco causes harm to its consumers. Additionally, he must also be knowing that the diagnosis of an impending cancer can be very abrupt and alarming situation.

The point he must not have thought about is being a respectable social figure himself, he is presenting a wrong attitude before the society, especially the young generation. The young folks around him would look at him and consider that ‘smoking is super essential for having a successful long career’ or that ‘tobacco does not kill’. His patients must see him having discoloured teeth, and think ‘if my doctor smokes I too can continue my habit without harm.’

So, it is highly recommended that this aged doctor should participate in a tobacco cessation program and put up his best efforts to discontinue tobacco usage. It does not actually matter here if he is able to successfully quit or not, because in both ways he will become a ‘Role Model’ for a large number of people.

Firstly, it highlights the fact that attempt to quit is important. It can be any age, any duration, any form of tobacco. The harm caused by tobacco products includes strong addiction. If one stays away from them as low as 72 hours, they can overcome addiction and withdrawal symptoms to a large extent. The benefits of quitting start appearing and continue over the time. So, ‘Quitting brings Better Health – Each day, Each year’.

Secondly, if he fails, he can be an example for youngsters for the difficulties faced during quit process. De-addiction is a long process, which is full of ups and downs for the patient. It takes a strong commitment and hard work; and so many people face failure. The addiction caused by tobacco products makes it difficult for even a doctor to quit, leave apart any layman. So, it is the best practice for all to stay away from these products. So, ‘Be Smart, Do Not Start’.

An ICanCaRe-certified tobacco cessation specialist follows the ABCD Of tobacco cessation for a 100% quit rate.

Book appointment to start a healthy tobacco/smoke-free life with the best in class tobacco/smoking cessation experts at www.icancare.in/quittobacco or call 011-430-77695 for help. Download the ICanCaRe e-cessation app for quitting smoking and tobacco at https://app.icancare.in.