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USISTEF 2024 Award for ICanCaRe and Photodynamic Solutions Inc.

Dr. Pawan Gupta and Dr. Jonathan Celli were honored with the USISTEF 2024 Award for AI-Enabled Oral Cancer Screening and Treatment Project

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Pawan Gupta, representing ICanCaRe (Indian partner), and Dr. Jonathan Celli from Photodynamic Solutions Inc., Boston (U.S. partner), have been honored with the prestigious USISTEF 2024 Award. This recognition was awarded under the joint call for proposals on ‘Critical and Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence for Transforming Lives’ by the United States-India Science and Technology Endowment Fund. The project focuses on AI-enabled technology for oral cancer screening and treatment, addressing a significant healthcare challenge in India.

The award ceremony took place on October 10, 2024, at the Leela Palace, New Delhi. The Hon. Eric Garcetti, U.S. Ambassador to India, and the Hon. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Earth Sciences and Science & Technology, presented the award. Dr. Pawan Gupta graciously accepted the award certificate on behalf of both organizations, marking a significant milestone in the collaborative fight against oral cancer.

Oral cancer poses a severe public health challenge in India, largely fueled by high rates of tobacco use, betel nut consumption, and low awareness. Compounding these issues is the lack of adequate healthcare access, particularly in rural areas, which makes early detection and treatment difficult. These obstacles make it critical to develop new solutions to overcome the barriers to effective oral cancer screening and management.

This project aims to revolutionize oral cancer detection and treatment by developing a comprehensive, portable, and low-cost solution targeting high-risk populations. The innovative technology will incorporate AI-assisted autofluorescence and white light imaging for optical pathology diagnosis, ensuring early and accurate identification of pre-malignant and malignant lesions. Treatment will be initiated with tobacco cessation and facilitated through photo-biomodulation (PBM) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) for on-the-spot care of potentially pre-malignant lesions.

With this technology, ICanCaRe and Photodynamic Solutions Inc., Boston, are committed to transforming the way oral cancer is diagnosed and treated, particularly in underserved areas. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire team working on this groundbreaking initiative. Together, we strive to create a future where early detection of oral cancer is accessible to all, improving patient outcomes and saving lives.

Stay tuned for more updates on this revolutionary project!

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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

Oral Cancers – Do It But Do It Right

ORAL ONCOLOGY CONNECT – EDUCATION SERIES

ICanCaRe 3rd International Oral Cancer e-Conclave

“DO IT, BUT DO IT RIGHT”

APRIL 2023 – ORAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

A SERIES OF 4 ONLINE PROGRAMS EVERY SUNDAY 3:00 – 5:00 PM.
QUIZ every day – 40 PRIZES TO BE WON worth 3.5 lakhs!
5 LUCKY WINNERS EVERY DAY – prizes worth Rs. 30000/-!!
Student presentations every day!!!
TIME – 3:00 – 5:30 PM, QUIZ– 5:15 – 5:30 PM
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Register (FREE – register only once for entire e-conclave) – http://register.icancare.in
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Details: http://econclave.icancare.in

India ranks No. 1 in terms of the number of Oral Cancer patients in the World.  “DO IT, BUT DO IT RIGHT” the theme for the 2023 Oral Cancer E-conclave aims to reach out to colleagues and youngsters to learn and be aware of the right interventions.

 Oral Cancer is a public health issue. It is easily detectable, it is easily treatable, and more importantly, it is preventable cancer. If we have to control the disease, everyone needs to be involved from the masses to the doctors.

SELF-ORAL AWARENESS (CHOTA DAANA) – Examine the oral cavity regularly, and know what is normal to see the doctor regularly. self oral awareness regular simple examination at home every month, and a clinical examination by a general physician, dental, ENT, or surgeon can detect any lesion early. What we say – CHOTA DANA – JAB BHI DEKHO CHOTA DANA USKI JAANCH JARUR KARANA, CANCER KO BANNE DO NA NASUR, JALD KARO ISHHE DOOR.

4 Finger Tests – KNOW YOUR MOUTH OPENING – this may be just the beginning of a disaster. Regular mouth opening exercise and avoiding causing agent. Knowledge for everyone.

AVOID DISASTERs – Osteoradionecrosis, post-radiotherapy brittle tooth, and tooth decay, preoperative planning for rehabilitation, and contouring surgical intervention to give good quality of life. These need knowledge dissipation amongst the oncologists – surgical, radiation, or medical. Associating dental colleagues is a must in the management of oncology patients.

EXCEPTING TOBACCO CESSATION – understanding, influencing, and referring to a specialist for cessation. Having a Cessation Specialist in your Institution or networking is a requirement. The knowledge that Tobacco use is a disease and these patients need the right treatment. Not referring the patient to the Tobacco Cessation expert may have medico-legal implications.

WHAT MATTERS is The BEST OUTCOME FOR Oral Cancer patients. THAT’S THE THEME OF THE 3rd  ORAL CANCER E-CONCLAVE – DO IT, BUT DO IT RIGHT. All-inclusive we have to skill up and respect every professional.

To encourage the youth we have planned an E-Quiz on the theme of the day and 40 prizes to be won as scholarships for India’s first Gujarat University accredited CERTIFIED TOBACCO CESSATION SPECIALIST course! AND LUCKY DRAW EACH DAY.

Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology, Sterlings Cancer Hospitals, MAX Hospital, and GUJARAT University joined hands to bring the stalwarts in the field of oral cancer in the month of April the Oral Cancer Awareness month on ICanCaRe Sunday Live to talk about what and how to build an ecosystem to tame the KING of all cancers – ORAL CANCER.

ORAL CANCER E-Conclave 2023

Dr. Pawan Gupta M.Ch.  Dr. Reena R Kumar  Dr. Manoj Tayal  Dr. Tapaswini  Convenor                              Academic Chair                           Co-convenor          9811290152                           9811091415                     9350220257                 9811544003

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