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Newer Strategies for Tobacco Cessation – 6th IAPSM NEZCON

PRESS RELEASE – October 14, 2023

ICanCaRe’s Participation at the 6th IAPSM NEZCON at Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh

The ICanCaRe Academy was prominently represented by Dr. Pawan Gupta at the 6th Indian Association of Public and Social Medicine North East Zone Annual Conference held at Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh.

ADVISE QUIT TOBACCO CAMPAIGN

Dr. Pawan Gupta, M.Ch. in Surgical Oncology and Founder Director of ICanCaRe, along with his role as Senior Director of Surgical Oncology at MAX Institute of Cancer Care, is a MASTER trainer for Tobacco Cessation Intervention in India. He’s a pioneer in promoting Tobacco Cessation intervention within the medical community and beyond. Dr. Gupta’s #advisequittoabcco campaign urges healthcare professionals to tackle the root cause of various diseases by motivating patients to quit tobacco through the “ASK, ADVISE, and REFER” approach to a Tobacco Cessation specialist. Dr. Gupta emphasized that no disease can be fully cured if the patient continues to consume tobacco. It is both a moral responsibility and ethical practice for all healthcare professionals to incorporate Tobacco Cessation.

NEWER STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE QUIT RATE TO 100%

During his talk on “NEWER STRATEGIES FOR TOBACCO CESSATION,” Dr. Gupta presented how the #ABCDtobaccocessation approach has achieved a 100% quit rate. The ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation protocol, which includes specific medicines and a holistic approach with active intensive follow-up, has proven successful in helping patients quit tobacco. Dr. Gupta also demonstrated TrisCaRe the innovative mouth-opening device for betel nut users.

CAPACITY BUILDING FOR TOBACCO CESSATION INTERVENTION

The #ICanCaReAcademy (www.icancare.in/academy) is dedicated to capacity building for Tobacco Cessation Intervention and has called upon IAPSM to collaborate in creating a significant impact on society. The #SAVEtheyouth initiative encompasses 360 interventions, targeting all aspects of society for effective tobacco control in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Recognizing tobacco as a complex disease and the root cause of numerous health issues, ICanCaRe’s capacity-building program aims to reach across India through the #SAVEtheyouth campaign. The SAVE the Youth program involves sensitizing against tobacco, assisting users to quit through a digital protocol intervention, building a network of Tobacco Marshals, Tobacco Ambassadors, and Tobacco Cessation Specialists, and enforcing a tobacco-free society.

Dr. Gupta’s extensive research has led to the establishment of a simplified digital Tobacco Cessation protocol, and he is also the author of several books on this subject. Through the ICanCaRe Academy, over 1,000 doctors have been trained on successful ICanCaRe protocols for effective tobacco quit programs.

ICanCaRe extends its gratitude to the organizing team of the 6th IAPSM NEZCON, especially Dr. Suneela Garg and Dr. Tulika Goswami, for the invitation to this enlightening conference.

This event provided a valuable opportunity to meet and discuss collaboration with stalwarts of the PSM community, including Dr. Ajit Kumar De, Dr. Dabadeep Kalita, Dr. Rashmi Ahmed, Dr. Sthapana Sharma, Dr. KMS Mech, Dr. Ship Shekhar Datta, Dr. Manoj Balaji Patki, Dr. Subhajit Bora, and Dr. Subrata Baidya from various Medical Colleges of the North East. They expressed enthusiasm for the ICanCaRe protocol and its potential to significantly impact.

COLLABORATION WITH IAPSM

Dr. Purushottam Giri, National Secretary of IAPSM, acknowledged the promising beginning and stressed the importance of propagating and refining the developed interventions. He encouraged the adoption and dissemination of proven methods to combat the challenging addiction to tobacco.

Several young doctors at the conference expressed interest in learning and implementing the ICanCaRe protocol in their future practice, highlighting the promising future of the #ICanCaRe initiative for a tobacco-free society.

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Why Should a Sister Wish her Brother be Tobacco Free

If you have a brother who smokes/chews/vapes tobacco, you might be worried about his health and well-being. Any form of tobacco is harmful. Tobacco is one of the leading causes of preventable death and disease in the world. It can damage the lungs, heart, blood vessels, and other organs. It can also increase the risk of cancer, stroke, heart attack, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). HARMS OF TOBACCO EARLY and LATER are going to show in life!

As a sister, you love your brother and want him to live a long and healthy life. You might also want to protect yourself and your family from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke or tobacco use, which can cause asthma, bronchitis, ear infections, tuberculosis, and other respiratory problems in children and adults.

That’s why you should wish your brother to be tobacco-free. By quitting tobacco, he can improve his health and quality of life. He can also reduce the chances of developing serious illnesses and complications in the future. He can also save money, smell better, and have more energy.

But quitting tobacco is not easy. It takes a lot of courage, determination, and support. As a sister, you can play an important role in helping your brother quit. You can encourage him to seek professional help, such as counseling, medication, or nicotine replacement therapy. You can download the ICanCaRe Tobacco Wellness APP for him and seek help from ICanCaRe Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists. Call 011-43077695.  You can also offer him emotional support, such as listening to his struggles, praising his efforts, and celebrating his achievements. You can also help him cope with stress, cravings, and withdrawal symptoms by suggesting healthy alternatives, such as exercise, hobbies, or relaxation techniques.

By wishing your brother to be tobacco-free, you are showing him that you care about him and his health. You are also helping him make a positive change that will benefit him and everyone around him. You are being a good sister and a good friend.

A word of assurance will go a long way! Let’s wish all our brothers are tobacco-free! This is the biggest gift on the RAKSHABANDHAN!

Most users, when given the assurance and hand held by a certified tobacco cessation specialist and with ABCD Quit Tobacco Intervention, are more than willing to quit!!!

An ICanCaRe Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialist follows the ABCD Of Tobacco Cessation to help in a 100% quit rate.

Book your appointment today 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. 

(The Author – Dr. Pawan Gupta M.Ch. is Director of Surgical Oncology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, Patparganj, and Noida. He is the author of the books – Win Over Tobacco Made Easy, Be Smart Do Not Start and is highly recognized for his work on Oral Cancer and Tobacco Cessation. He is the convenor for the Certified Course in Tobacco Cessation at Gujarat University, and has trained more than 1000 doctors to be tobacco cessation specialists).

#10th ICanCaRe Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists

On June 15th 2023, 10th Tutorial was conducted by team ICanCaRe, around 22 members attended the same.

The primary discussion was about the question asked by Mrs. Sonal Bhatia about the medicament and cessation protocol for a patient who is a continuous Gutkha Chewer, whether to go for Behaviour modification and medications simultaneously or not?

This question was very well discussed by the CTCS members including Dr Aruna, Dr Varsha, and others. Dr. Pawan Gupta told about the medication and behavior modifications in detail for an SLT patient.

It was a great practical learning experience about the effects of tobacco chewing on body physiology and about tobacco de-addiction using medications including NRTs and other drugs.

We would like to encourage people to take part in our monthly session and learn in-depth details about practical tobacco cessation through cases discussed here. Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists is a monthly program on the 15th, 9-10 PM. We welcome our CTCS to present complex cases on tobacco cessation for discussion and finding solutions for successful quitting. Please contact Dr. Mariya, Dr Siddhi, or Dr. Monalee for cases for tutorials.

After the discussion, the program for conducting Tobacco Con organized by the ICanCaRe foundation and team, was discussed by Mrs. Shruti Agarwal and Guided by Dr. Pawan Gupta Sir.

Stay tuned for more information regarding the Tobacco Con which would be a bomb of information and surprises.

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