NOVEMBER:
CPAA, in association
with the Holy Spirit Hospital, Andheri, organized a Breast Cancer
Support Group meeting on 26th November. The meeting was attended by 40
survivors, in the age group of 43-65 years, who were accompanied by
their caregivers. The first session was "Lymphedema Management",
conducted by Mamta Goenka, an expert in the field. A brochure on the
subject was released and each participant was given a 'Smiley' squeezy
ball which is used to perform one of the exercises suggested to reduce
swelling.
Further Support Group meetings will be organized to address core issues such as coping with the disease, expressing their perceptions of the disease, hair and skin care, yoga and meditation, and other recreational activities. more pictures >>
A one day state level advocacy workshop was organized by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO) and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW) on 29th November. The advocacy workshop aimed to sensitize enforcement officers regarding COTPA, the tobacco control law. CPAA participated in the workshop and also conducted a pre and post assessment. Most participants felt that there is a lack of co-ordination between different organizations and also a lack of implementation of the current tobacco control laws. A few said that more cessation centers need to be created.
DECEMBER
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Christmas celebrations
21st December: CPAA Mumbai organised a Christmas party for 60 childhood cancer patients at the Radio Club, Mumbai. A patron, Soma Vajpayee, arranged for a DJ to entertain the children. It was wonderful to see the children, their care-givers and CPAA members all enjoying the party together. Santa Claus made a grand entry to distribute sweets and gifts to all. more pictures >>
22nd December:
In keeping with the annual tradition Mrs. Hukku, Director, CPAA
New Delhi and her team celebrated Christmas with our little
patients at AIIMS. They visited the pediatric ward accompanied
by Santa and distributed goodies, generating a lot of fun and
frolic in the wards and bringing a big smile on the faces of
patients undergoing treatment. The event was attended by the
doctors, nurses and social 23rd December: CPAA Mumbai escorted children to the Cricket Club of India to participate in their Christmas Carnival at the invitation of Mr. Harry Singh Arora. The fun rides, delicious food and gifts were a real treat for the children. more pictures >> 27th December: CPAA Mumbai and representatives from Gitanjali Gems visited the pediatric wards of Wadia and Tata Memorial Hospital and distributed school stationery and other gifts to the school-going children under treatment in the ward. |
19th December:
Hotel Novotel invited 10 childhood cancer patients for their Teddy Xmas tree
installation. Patrons at the hotel were asked to buy the soft
toys used to help decorate the Christmas tree which was put up
in the atrium. Proceeds from the sale will go to support CPAA's
activities. The children took part in the various entertainment
programs arranged for them- singing, dancing and playing games.
They were served a delicious Christmas spread and the gifts from
Santa Claus were the icing on the cake. 
22nd December: CPAA New Delhi and
The Chinmaya Mission School, New Delhi made
this year's Christmas celebrations extra special for our
childhood cancer patients. The students of class 10 invited the
children for a party with lots of interactive games, skits and
dance. One of the teachers conducted a session on moral values
through simple stories and games. The day ended with cutting a
beautiful Christmas cake with Santa and distribution of gifts.
workers at the wards and event was
supported by a generous donor who also donated woolen wear and
toys.
Psycho-Oncology Volunteers Training Workshop: New Delhi: Mrs. Anjali and Mr.
Ashish Goyle, the owners of renowned hotel 'Essex Farms' organised a
fund raiser for CPAA on 25th December on the occasion of the launch of a
CD of their son Abhay's Piano recital. Abhay, aged 13 gave his first
concert at the age of five entering Guinness Book of records. Renowned
Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas was the guest of honor and also gave a
performance on this occasion. This event was attended by the most
influential people of Delhi who generously made significant monetary
contributions for cancer patients.
Cancer Awareness
lectures:
Early Detection camps:
A breast cancer
awareness and early detection camp was organised by CPAA at the Chinmaya
Mission school for 50 women. Dr. Kanchan Kaur (Medicity Hospital,
Gurgaon) gave a presentation, reiterating the importance of Self Breast
Examination along with a demonstration. A mobile van with mammogram
facility was available at the site, courtesy Medanta hospital. 60 women
above the age of forty availed of this facility after consulting the
doctor.
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First Lady of Mozambique H.E. Mrs. Maria da Luz Guebuza at CPAA
On 11th November, First Lady of Mozambique H.E. Mrs. Maria da Luz Guebuza visited CPAA's Mumbai head office accomapnied by designer Shaina NC. She spent some wonderful moments with childhood cancer patients and at CPAA's rehabilitation workshop. "This is my first visit to India and I am glad to see the social initiatives being carried out here." said the First Lady on her India visit. |
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'Mom and Me'
Actress Tara Sharma visited CPAA's head office at Mumbai to shoot for her latest television show 'Mom and Me' on 9th November. She spent time with 1-5 year old childhood cancer patients from Wadia and Sion Hospitals and gifted them toys from Fisher Price. The episode will be telecast on 29th January on POGO and NDTV Imagine channel.
CPAA's Dr. Indu Nair was selected by the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation's Patient Advocate Program to attend the 2011 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium between 6 -10 December. The Foundation mentors patient advocates during the conference to help them to understand the importance of the major new discoveries in the field of breast cancer that are announced every year. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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STATISTICS (November - December 2011) Cancer Screening
Patient Care
Cancer Insurance Policy (1994 to December 2011)
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