INDIAN CANCER WINNERS’ ASSOCIATION
“A mission to Win over Cancer ”
(A Unit of I Can Win Foundation) Regd. Office: D-10/54, Sec-7, Rohini, New Delhi– 110085
Tel: +9111-27933358. icanwinassociation@gmail.com
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“Win Over Cancer”
8pm on 8th February 2009 at
Organised by
Lions Club of Sambalpur
(Secretary: Mr Narendra Agarwal)
&
The Indian Cancer Winners’ Association – Delhi
(President: Dr Pawan Gupta)
A “win over cancer” Cancer awareness lecture was held on 8th February, 2009 at Sambalpur. It was jointly organized by the Lioness Club of Sambalpur and The Indian Cancer Winners’ Association-Delhi.
Lion Sri Narendra Agarwal, the Secretary of Lion Club of Sambalpur, stressed on the frightening rate of increase in cancer and lack of cancer awareness amongst the public.
Lion Dr Singhal, Organizing Chairman of the meet, emphasized on the social stigma associated with cancer and highlighted the reasons why people do not come forward for early detection.
Dr Pawan Gupta, Senior Consultant Cancer Surgeon and President of the Indian Cancer Winners’ Association was the Chief Speaker. The Indian Cancer Winners’ Association is established with a mission to “Win over cancer” and to change the way cancer is perceived by the society. The association wishes to establish chapters all over the Country with professional public partnership. He gave a powerpoint presentation on what is cancer, its causes, prevention, screening and early detection. Breast cancer can affect one in twenty-two ladies in India. Every lady should be Breast aware, like she is aware of her other organs. She should be able to notice a change in her breast which can occur in her lifetime. Method of self breast awareness was discussed.
Oral cancer is highest in India, as compared to all over the world. Tobacco is a preventable cause for this disease. One needs to aware of the risk factors, how to quit this habit, and most importantly be able to examine and notice any changes occurring in own mouth.
There was active participation from the floor and the efforts of both the Association were well appreciated.
Mr Narendra Agarwal Dr Pawan Gupta MS, FSOG, FAIS, M.Ch
Secretary: Lions Club of Sambalpur President: The Indian Cancer Winners’ Association
Tel:0663-2401919 Tel: 09811290152
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