At a Glance

Cancer being the Second leading cause of death globally has no antecedents for it eradication/ control other than generating awareness amongst each and everyone and in all and sundry since no prophylactic measures are available for its control. This stupendous task has been undertaken by Cancer Aid Society through its sharply defined objectives. We are also establishing a Day Care Centre for Cancer Patients at Lucknow in an area of 45 thousand square feet the first one in the most populous State of the Country i.e. UP having 3% of Global Population so as to address the needs for Palliative Care.

Sponsored Cancer Awareness Programs on Primary and Secondary Prevention against Cancer are organized by our Social Workers every year in thousands of Institutions throughout the Country in the States of U.P., Uttaranchal, M.P., Delhi, H.P., Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Chattisgarh, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Assam and West Bengal covering lakhs of students and through them amongst millions of people. Students are taught about addictions to drugs, alcohol, smoking or chewing tobacco, chewing pan masala, carcinogens, good dietary habits, healthy living habits, good genital and personal hygiene along with the early symptoms of Cancer when it is curable if treated (currently 80% patients reach the doctors in the incurable stages where we lose precious human lives and resources). Through the students awareness was generated amongst their parents and neighbors through pamphlets and one to one contact, thus generating a high level awareness amongst the large section of population on the control of non communicable diseases (Heart Attacks, Respiratory and Diabetics) and specifically against Cancer which is the Second leading cause of Death World Wide.

This being our Primary activity in fight against Cancer through which the funds are also mobilized by way of voluntary donations accepted in small denominations during the Cancer Awareness Campaigns. This activity is well in tune with the guidelines of the National Cancer Control Programme of the Govt. of India 1985 and also National Cancer Control Programmes of the World Health Organisation 1995. These Programs are termed as Sponsored Cancer Awareness Programs and are highly systematic and transparent, which is evident from the fact that we have obtained ISO 9001:2000 certification. These meticulously designed programs have supporting documents at each step of its implementation followed by through regular feedback from Principals, so as to improve the Program continuously. Entire system and process is being annually audited by the ISO Auditors.

Activities in Brief

Year 2002:

Organised Cancer Awareness Programs throughout the Country, in over 560 Schools covering the Principals, Teachers and over 3,09,567 Students further reaching and generating awareness amongst 60,00,000 people throughout the Country.

Year 2003:

Organised Cancer Awareness Programs throughout the Country, in over 1013 Schools covering the Principals, Teachers and over 6,11,330 Students further reaching and generating awareness amongst 1,80,00,000 people throughout the Country.

Year 2004:

Organised Cancer Awareness Programs throughout the Country, in over 1179 Schools covering the Principals, Teachers and over 7,72,399 Students further reaching and generating awareness amongst 2,31,00,000 people throughout the Country.

Year 2005:

Organised Cancer Awareness Programs throughout the Country, in over 1100 Schools covering the Principals, Teachers and over 7,90,000 Students further reaching and generating awareness amongst 2,37,00,000 people throughout the Country.

Year 2006:

Organised Cancer Awareness Programs throughout the Country, in over 1058 Schools covering the Principals, Teachers and over 8,00,000 Students further reaching and generating awareness amongst 2,40,00,000 people throughout the Country.

Organised 503 painting and essay competitions throughout the country.

Got endorsements from 892 Head of the Institutions ratifying the WCC Declaration 2006 representing over 6,00,000 students and 25000 teachers throughout the Country.

Distributed Posters on Prohibition on Sale of Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products around educational Institution Rules 2004 GSR 561(E) dated 1/9/2004 in 892 Schools throughout the Country.

Year 2007:

Organised Cancer Awareness Programs across the Country, in over 1415 Schools covering the Principals, Teachers and over 9,00,000 Students further reaching and generating awareness amongst 2,70,00,000 People throughout the Country on Cancer Prevention.

Organised 904 painting and essay competitions throughout the country in 2007.

Received endorsements from 1549 Heads of the Institutions ratifying the World Cancer Congress Declaration 2006 on Cancer Control, representing over 1156275 students & 50,000 Teachers throughout the Country in 2007.

Distributed Posters on Prohibition on Sale of Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products around educational Institution Rules 2004 GSR 561(E) dated 1/9/2004 in 1608 Schools throughout the Country for display at important places in 2007.

Year 2008:

Organised Cancer Awareness Programs across the Country, in over 1285 Schools covering the Principals, Teachers and over 10,78,067 Students further reaching and generating awareness amongst 3,23,42,010 People throughout the Country on Cancer Prevention.

Organised 769 painting and essay competitions throughout the country in 2008.

Received endorsements from 113 Heads of the Institutions ratifying the World Cancer Congress Declaration 2006 on Cancer Control, representing over 84911 students & 3360 Teachers throughout the Country in 2008.

Distributed Posters on Prohibition on Sale of Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products around educational Institution Rules 2004 GSR 561(E) dated 1/9/2004 in 858 Schools throughout the Country for display at important places and Endorsement of Tobacco Declaration in 2008.

Year 2009:

Organised Cancer Awareness Programs across the Country, in over 1288 Schools covering the Principals, Teachers and over 899632 Students further reaching and generating awareness amongst 26988960 People throughout the Country on Cancer Prevention.

Organised 380 painting and essay competitions throughout the country.

Received endorsements from 508 Heads of the Institutions ratifying the World Cancer Congress Declaration 2008 on Cancer Control.

Distributed Posters on Prohibition on Sale of Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products around educational Institution Rules 2004 GSR 561(E) dated 1/9/2004 in 976 Schools throughout the Country for display at important places and Endorsement of Tobacco Declaration.

Year 2010- 11:

Organised Cancer Awareness Programs across the Country, in over 992 Schools covering the Principals, Teachers and over 611709 Students further reaching and generating awareness amongst 18351270 People throughout the Country on Cancer Prevention.

Organised 120 painting and essay competitions throughout the country.

Received endorsements from 224 Heads of the Institutions ratifying the World Cancer Congress Declaration 2008 on Cancer Control.

Received endorsements from 199 Heads of the Institutions ratifying the Palliative Care Declaration 2011.

Distributed Posters on Prohibition on Sale of Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products around educational Institution Rules 2004 GSR 561(E) dated 1/9/2004 in 176 Schools throughout the Country for display at important places and Endorsement of Tobacco Declaration.

Institution wise list where the Cancer Awareness Programs were organized across the Country in last decade activities is available.

Other Activities

• Monthly Financial Assistance towards Palliative Care given to over 2000 patients.
• Set up Cancer Awareness stalls on behalf of the Government in the Health Mela’s organized by the Government at various places.
• Advocacy and distribution of cancer awareness and control related material amongst the masses throughout the country.
• Advocacy and distribution of tobacco control related material throughout the country.
• Organised camps on Breast and Cervix Cancers which account for 2/3rd of all Cancers in Females.
• Organised camps on Oral Cancer which accounts for 40% of all Cancers in Males.
• Organised camps on thyroid cancer.
• Health Education to patients and their attendants in the hospitals.
• Counseling of cancer patients, cancer survivors and relatives.
• Recreation facilities for children suffering from cancer.
• Assistance, fruits distribution to the patients in the Hospices / Hospitals etc.
• Organized Palliative Care Workshops at SGPGIMS Lucknow, CSMMU Lucknow and Medical Colleges – GSVMC Kanpur, SNMC Agra, LLRMC Meerut, RLBMC Jhansi, BRDMC Gorakhpur, Cancer Institute Adyar Chennai, PMCH Patna, RIMS Ranchi, RMC Raipur under its integrated plan to address the issue of palliative care through Cancer Pain Management vis a vis Oral Morphine followed by liaison for the availability of Oral Morphine in the interested Institutions.
• Several activities related with issues on Cancer, Health and Tobacco are organised each year such as trainings, conferences, symposia, rallies, awareness cum detection camps and other activities on the various occasions including “World Cancer Day” on February 4th , “World No Tobacco Day” on 31st May and “Cancer Awareness Day” on 7th November each year.
• Sponsor of prizes and Certificates for the annual cultural activities at Armed Forces Medical College Pune in 2008, 2009, 2010.

Current Collaborations

• American Cancer Society, USA.
• Jiv Diya Foundation, USA.
• Cairdeas International Palliative Care Trust, UK.
• Palliative Care Partnership, UK.
• Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.
• Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi.
• Pallium India.
• Cancer Institute (WIA) Adyar, Chennai.
• CSM (King Georges) Medical University, Lucknow.
• CSMMU’s Genital Cancer Control Centre, Queen Mary’s Hospital and Dental Hospital.
• Liseux Shanti Niketan, a home for terminally ill patients, Kursi Road, Lucknow.
• Nair Medical College and Hospital, Mumbai Central, Mumbai.
• Chitaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata.
• MNJIO RCC, Hyderabad.
• State Govt. Medical Colleges of U.P. viz GSVM Medical College Kanpur, SN Medical College Agra, LLR Medical College Meerut, RLB Medical College Jhansi, BRD Medical College Gorakhpur
• Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna.
• Raipur Medical College, Raipur.
• Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi.
• Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal.

Training Programs / Workshops / Symposia organized or attended by our Staff:

1. WHO Workshop 2001: Training cum educational programme about Cancer Screening by IRCH AIIMS in collaboration with DG Health Services, Govt. of India, 1st – 2nd , 15th – 16th and 17th – 18th October 2001.

2. Training Program for Medical Officers and Health workers on Awareness and early detection of Common Cancers organized by Dept. of Preventive Oncology, Dr. BR Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, 2nd and 15th December 2003.

3. 3rd Foundation Course cum Workshop on Palliative Care Organised by IRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi, 16th – 17th February 2004.

4. Workshop on Oncology Nursing organized by Cancer Institute (WIA) Adyar Chennai, on 15th -16th October 2004

5. Foundation Course on Cancer Control, American Cancer Society University, The Accord Metropolitan, Chennai, December 2005.

6. First National Conference on Tobacco Control, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 26th to 29th January 2006.

7. Conference of Cancer NGO’s of NCR Delhi at AIIMS, February 2006.

8. World Conference – Expanding Paradigms: Science Consciousness & Spirituality, AIIMS New Delhi, 24th – 25th February 2006.

9. Tobacco deadly in any form or disguise, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

10. Advance Course on Cancer Control, American Cancer Society University, Hotel Mayflower, Washington DC, 5-7th July, 2006.

11. World Cancer Congress, Convention Centre, Washington DC USA, July 8th-12th, 2006.

12. World Conference on Tobacco or Health, Convention Centre Washington DC, USA, July 12th-15th, 2006.

13. Global Convention & Expo on Telemedicine & E-Health, The Grand, New Delhi, August 17th-22nd, 2006.

14. Strategies to raise Cancer Awareness, organised by Cancer Care India, Hotel Maurya, Patna, November 12th 2006.

15. Workshop on Tobacco Control, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai., January 2007.

16. First Workshop in UP organised on Cancer Pain Management vis-a-vis Oral Morphine at SGPGIMS Lucknow in Collaboration with AIIMS Delhi on 17th March 2007.

17. Advanced Training in Cancer Pain Policy, organized by American Cancer Society University at New Delhi April 23rd to 28th, 2007.

18. 31st May-07 a National World No Tobacco Day a seminar on tobacco abuses and its awareness was organized at Indian Habitat Centre Delhi it was attended by Mrs.Preeti, Mr Sachin, Mr. AK Tripathi & Ms.Parul.

19. Tobacco Free World, organized by Burning Brain Society at CSSR Centre, Punjab University, Sector 14 Chandigarh 16th & 17th June-07.

20. Workshop at BRD Medical College Gorakhpur on Palliative Care was attended by Dr. N.B.Singh & Mr. Piyush Gupta on 3rd Nov-07

21. Workshop on Cancer Pain Management vis-à-vis oral morphine on 1st Dec-07. at CSMMU Medical College Lucknow.

22. Training course on palliative care was attended by Mr. Piyush Gupta Dr.N.B.Singh Dr.Monika Kohli Dr.S.C.Mehrotra & Dr.Anil Agarwal at Cipla Palliative Care & Training Centre Pune from 4- 8th Jan-08.

23. Workshop on Cancer Pain Management vis-à-vis oral morphine on 26th April-08 at LLRM Medical College, Meerut.

24. Workshop on Cancer Pain Management vis-à-vis oral morphine on 13th Dec-08 at RLB Medical College, Jhansi

25. Presentation by Mr. Piyush Gupta PEO at the National Conference on How Safe and Accessible is ‘Safe’ Blood organized by Confederation of Indian Industries at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi 2008.

26. Symposium Agenda: Smoke Free Lucknow jointly organized by Cancer Aid Society and Dept. of Surgical Oncology, CSMMU Chief Guest Hon’ble Shri Anant Kumar Misra, Minister Medical and Health, Uttar Pradesh, Date: May 31st 2008 (Saturday) Organisers Mr. Piyush Gupta, Dr. N. B. Singh, Mr. O. P. Berry, Dr. I. D. Sharma, Dr. Arun Chaturvedi.

27. Addressing Palliative Care through Improved Cancer Pain Policy under the auspices of American Cancer Society A joint Project of Cancer Aid Society and Pallium India, One Day Workshop on “Cancer Pain Management vis-à-vis Oral Morphine”, Organised by Cancer Aid Society In Collaboration with Dept. of Anaesthesiology, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur. Date: 2nd August, 2008 (Saturday), Venue: LT 3, GSVM Medical College Campus, Kanpur.

28. Addressing Palliative Care through Improved Cancer Pain Policy under the auspices of American Cancer Society A joint Project of Cancer Aid Society and Pallium India, One Day Workshop on “Cancer Pain Management vis-à-vis Oral Morphine”, Organized by Cancer Aid Society In Collaboration with Dept. of Anaesthesiology, SN Medical College, Agra on 18th September 2008 at LT 4, S.N. Medical College, Agra.

29. Organized and participated in Fifth One Day Workshop on “Cancer Pain Management vis-à-vis Oral Morphine” on 13th December 2008 in Collaboration with Dept. of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care , M.L.B. Medical College, Jhansi under the auspices of American Cancer Society. A joint Project of Cancer Aid Society and Pallium India.

30. Organized and participated in One Day Review Meeting on “Cancer Pain Management vis-à-vis Oral Morphine” on 10th February 2009 in Collaboration with Regional Cancer centre, SGPGIMS, Lucknow under the auspices of American Cancer Society & Pain & Policy Studies Group, University of Madison-Wisconsin, USA.

31. Participated in 16th International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care at IRCH, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi in February 2009.

32. Organized a one day Workshop on Palliative Care titled “Care beyond Cure” conducted by Dr. Rajagopal one of the Pioneers in the field of Palliative Care in India at Cancer Institute, Adyar Chennai on 18th July 2009 for the Doctors and Nurses of Tamil Nadu.

33. Organised a one day Workshop at BRD Medical College – Gorakhpur on 16/12/09 titled Addressing Palliative Care through Improved Cancer Pain Policy jointly with Dept. of Anesthesiology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow.

34. Organised a series of Lectures for the Doctors of SGPGIMS, CSMMU and Social Workers of Cancer Aid Society at Lucknow by Dr. Mhoira Leng, Medical Director, Cairdeas International Palliative Care Trust, UK on February 2nd 2010.

35. Participated in 17th International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care at Trichy, Tamil Nadu in February 2010.

36. Organised a five day Toolkit Training in Palliative Care from 21st to 25th June 2010 at SGPGIMS Lucknow where over 40 participants coming across U.P. were trained including Doctors, Nurses and Social Workers were trained on the various aspects of Palliative Care by Faculty from UK and Uganda in collaboration with Cairdeas International Palliative Care Trust and Palliative Care Partnership – UK. It ended with a Helpline for Cancer Patients.

37. Organised Palliative Care Workshop at Patna Medical College on October 23rd, 2010.

38. Organised Palliative Care Workshop at Raipur Medical College on October 30th, 2010.

39. Organised the 18th International Conference of Indian Association of Palliative Care from 11th to 13th of February 2011 at SGPGIMS Lucknow, and Preconference workshop at CSMMU which was attended by 400 Palliative Care Professionals coming from all over the World and India.

40. Organised Palliative Care Workshop at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi on March 26th 2011.

41. Organised a Symposium and presentation competition titled “Framework Convention on Tobacco Control” on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 31st May 2011 at CSMMU Lucknow.

42. Organised Palliative Care Workshop at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal on September 12th 2011.

43. Participated in the High Level Meeting for the control of Non Communicable Diseases at United Nations Headquarters in New York on 19th and 20th of September 2011.

44. Organised Palliative Care Workshop at Hotel Bliss Kanpur in Collaboration with GSVM Medical College Kanpur and SGPGIMS.