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Mumbai: Our study conducted in
2014, to estimate the prevalence of tobacco use among police personnel in Mumbai
revealed that almost 70% of police staff consume tobacco in large numbers, with
a significant association found between cause of consumption of tobacco and
occurrence of cancer and precancerous lesions. Periodic oral health examination
and health promotion strategies to sensitize these individuals have played a key
role in them refraining from these flavored addictive carcinogens. To encourage
these police officers who occupy an important position in the community both as
law enforcers as well as role models, CPAA launched its Tobacco Free Mumbai
Police campaign on 22 May at Azad Maidan Police Club. Senior Police Officers
present on the occasion were Dr P S Pasricha (Ex-Commissioner of Mumbai Police);
Mr. Deven Bharti (Joint CP, Law and Order); Mr. Anup Kumar Singh (Joint CP,
Admin) and Mr. Atulchandra Kulkarni (Joint CP, Crime). Ms. Vineet Gill Munish
represented WHO India and actors Raveena Tandon Thadani and Vivek Oberoi were
the chief guest along-with the chief sponsor Mr. Dinesh Trivedi, MD Zeel
Rainwear. Awareness posters were also displayed on bus shelters across the city
in association with Prithvi Associates. |
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Every year, on 31 May, World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. This year they urged countries to work together to end the illicit trade of tobacco products. The illicit trade of tobacco products is a major global concern, including health, legal and economic, governance and corruption. CPAA took various initiatives to spread this message whilst keeping intact the core message of educating people on the ill-effects of tobacco products. |
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A cancer awareness talk was conducted for the inmates of Central Jail, Tihar on 29 May. Dr Sajeela Maini educated them on ill effects of tobacco and explained the signs and symptoms and precautions to be taken against oral cancer and urged them to quit tobacco with the help of easy-to-do remedies.
This was followed up with ENT cancer screening camp for them by Dr Vivek Gupta and Dr Altaf Ali from Max Hospital and Dr Ajmeera and Dr Shyama from AIIMS hospital. While several cases of chewing tobacco, smoking and poor oral hygiene were identified, 13 of them were suspected with precancerous lesions such as leukoplakia, sub mucous fibrosis, melonoplakia and difficulty in swallowing and opening of mouth. All inmates were counseled and guided appropriately. |
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Cancer Screening Camps were organised at the PMPML office Market Yard for their staff by the doctors of Inlaks and Budhrani Hospital on 12 May and Government Milk Scheme premises by the doctors of Bharti Hospital on 22 May. Their health issues were addressed and they were advised further follow ups as required. |
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You too can mark a birthday, an anniversary, remember a beloved family member by supporting a patient related celebratory event or a camp in a region that does not otherwise receive relevant health care. Email diagnostics@cancer.org.in or contact +91-22-24924000 for further details.  Pune: An breast cancer awareness talk was organised especially for women
on the occasion of Mother's Day on 10 May at the Inorbit Mall. The
speaker, Dr. Shekhar Kulkarni stressed the importance of breast self
examination and early screening. It was an interactive session which
clarified several doubts and myths surrounding the disease. |
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 New Delhi: The Smile Group, a volunteers' group conducted a workshop for patients and their care-givers on 29 May at Sai Hall of Vishram Sadan Complex. The program entitled 'The awareness of mind and how to direct its thoughts, beliefs and emotions to be happy' encouraged the participants to think with a positive frame of mind and put a smile on their faces.
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Mumbai: On 11 June, 25 childhood cancer patients were invited to attend a special showing of a popular entertainer called 'Clown without Border' at Ravindra Natya Mandir. This US based group had the children in splits throughout their entire performance. The audience consisted of 100 other children from different NGOs across the city. They also took photographs with the adorable clowns as memento of an eventful evening.
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Awareness talks
on the ill-effects of consuming tobacco products were held at Inorbit
Mall by Dr. Bhushan Zade on 11 May; at the Police Commissioner's office
for the Police personnel by Dr. Rakesh Neve on 13 May; at the Government
Milk Scheme Premises by Dr. Wategaonkar on 15 May and at PMT Market Yard
by Dr Sumit Shah on 20 May. The talks stressed on negative effects of
this habit and addressed the issue faced by the habitues in trying to
quit. The doctors suggested practical solutions to lessen their
dependence on tobacco. 
Mumbai: A cancer
detection camp was organised at Malvan, Sindhudurg district in southern
Maharashtra on 4 and 5 May in memory of Suman and Mohan Samant, on the
occasion of what would have been their 60th wedding anniversary. Due to
the concerted efforts of CPAA's Diagnostics department of Mumbai, the
team at Sevangan, Malvan, the dedicated doctors and the support of the
Radharang Foundation and individual donations made by their children and
nephew, over 300 persons were screened and follow up was completed
including sono-mammography, USG scans, PSA testing. Participants were
counseled regarding unhealthy lifestyles.
New Delhi: CPAA in collaboration with Shubhendra
and Saskia Rao Foundation, conducted a introductory music workshop for childhood
cancer patients under palliative care entitled 'Music is the birthright of every
child' . Pandit Shubhendra Rao and his team exposed the children to various
musical instruments at Sai Hall, Vishram Sadan Complex on 25 May. 
Mumbai: CPAA's eleventh edition of
Colours of Life, an art exhibition and sale of works by renowned
artists, in aid of underprivileged cancer patients was inaugurated on 8
June at the Viewing Room Gallery in Colaba. Aptly titled 'Crafted
Change' this annual fundraiser, while being one of the biggest art shows
in Mumbai, raises funds for childhood cancer patients. The collection
boasts of works by 101 artists from pan India coming together to show
their unstinted support. The exclusivity of this show is a myriad of
works, of every genre and from all corners of the country including
different media, styles, subjects, sizes and a price range that makes it
easy for all types of buyers. The show was inaugurated by singers Sonali
and Roop Kumar Rathod, actress Amisha Patel and Mr
Arun Nanda, Chairman of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited,
who sponsored the catalogue. The
show was also well-attended by artists Jaideep Meherotra, Samir Mondal,
Bina Aziz, Ananya Banerjee, Salva Rasool and Chitra Vaidya. Those who
are interested in buying art and bring a smile on a patients face can
have a look at the collection online at
Mumbai: The Union Bank of India celebrated the
first year anniversary of their ladies wing 'Unione' on May 30 at their
corporate office in Nariman Point. CPAA was one of the 3 NGO's invited
by them to participate in this event. Childhood cancer survivor's gave a
delightful dance performance. The children received gifts as a token of
their appreciation and were treated to sumptuous high tea thereafter. 
New Delhi: On the occasion of Father's Day, a student volunteer, Snehal
Bindra conducted a card making workshop for the beneficiaries of
CPAA-GCF project in the playroom at AIIMS on 19 June. The children
enthusiastically made special cards for their fathers. 
