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Mitra CanCare Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, chartered with a mission to bring together a suite of non-medical services, designed to :
- Enhance Cancer Awareness in the society
- Provide end-to-end Cancer Care Support
- Mobilize funds for Cancer Treatment for Children
- Advice Ongoing Support to Patients and Care-givers, for e.g. help manage day-to-day activities, nutrition requirements, specific physiotherapy; to resume normal life after therapy.
Mitra Sandesh
Mitra Sandesh is the Monthly Newsletter of Mitra CanCare Foundation. It carries information on the programs and important messages from Doctors and Victors.
World Cancer Day
WORLD CANCER DAY: A leading international awareness day, What can we do today ?
Sharing cancer victor stories at “Veer Mitra Forum” is our way of inspiring hope and raising awareness.
Do not miss this unique opportunity to listen, encourage and cheer the Veer Mitras (cancer and adversity fighters) sharing their experience journey through cancer. Recovering from cancer treatment isn’t just about your body, it’s also about healing your mind.
Kindly register and join us for this free online session using link below:
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Women’s Day
8th March 2023 was observed internationally as Women’s Day. Mitra CanCare organized Taruni Mitra – women wellness and cancer awareness program for LabCorps on 9th March 2023 at their premises. The program consisted of Women Wellness Session by Dr Rekha Ahuja followed by Cancer in Women Awareness by Dr Suneetha, from Mitra Medical Advisory Council. Ms. Savita Shekhawat shared Veer Mitra inspirational talk with the LabCorps women employees. Program was attended by around 370 LabCorps employees, majorly women.
International Childhood Cancer Day
15th February 2023 was observed as International Childhood Cancer Day. Mitra Cancare Foundation organized a program for kids going through treatment, at Kapur Children Block, Department of Paediatric Oncology, Kidwai Memorial
Institute of Oncology on 18th Feb 2023. A Magic Show was performed by Prof. S Sathyamurthy, Fastest Magician of India. Around 125 kids who were taking treatment on that day, eagerly waited for the event and overjoyed to participate in the show. Dr Arun, HoD – Paediatric Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology and Dr Suneetha representing Mitra Medical Advisory Council, addressed the gathering with crisp messages for children’s parents to stay positive and complete the full prescribed treatment, as most childhood cancer cases are curable to large extent.
World Cancer Day
4th February, 2022 was observed internationally as World Cancer Day to unite the world together in the fight against cancer. Close the Care Gap is the current (2022-2024) theme, which aligns with the vision and mission of Mitra CanCare Foundation.
The Care Gap manifests in the forms of awareness, early detection, access to professionals, ability to meet the cost and the psychological impact on the patients and their families. Mitra CanCare Foundation aims to attack each of these challenges to make cancer less intimidating.
Veer Mitra are those special individuals who have dared against the impacts of cancer and have risen victorious. They inspire others to maintain a positive outlook and guide them in dealing with the challenges faced by cancer patients.
On the World Cancer Day, the Mitra CanCare Foundation had organised a discussion with a panel of Veer Mitras. The discussion was led by Dr. Nalini Rao, Consultant Senior Radiation Oncologist. The panel discussion was very inspiring. A report of the program could be found here: Read the Report.
Tarangini Photos
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November 2022
The month of November has been declared as Lung Cancer Awareness Month by World Health Organization. As per Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) report, India is likely to witness an over seven fold rise in lung cancer cases by 2025 compared to situation a decade ago. Studies have shown that in 75% of the cases, lung cancer is detected late, leading to severe challenges for treatability and thus poor outcomes. The best preventive measure is by avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors which may lower your risk of getting cancer.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer puts Lung Cancer on top of the list of most common cancers along with Breast Cancer. Read the report published by IARC to spread awareness of Lung Cancer.
In line with the above Mitra CanCare Foundation conducted the November 2022 Webinar on the topic of How to Prevent of Lung Cancer by Dr. Radheshyam Naik, Senior Medical Oncologist & Advisory Expert, HCG Hospital, Bengaluru and Medical Director, Samarada – Rajalakshmi Multi Speciality Hospital, Bengaluru.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October, 2022
International Yoga Day
June 21, 2022
Regular practice of Yoga is known to keep all body organs in fitness and is supposed to improve immune response against diseases, including cancer. Invented in India and practiced in various forms all around the world, the Government of India celebrates the International Yoga Day with millions of people participating every year. Visit the Ayush Yoga website to understand the programs the Government of India is running to promote Yoga. Mitra CanCare has our own little contribution to make Yoga as part of your life with this message from Dr. Raghavendra Rao, Director, Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. He is a member of our Medical Advisory Council and a mentor for cancer prevention. Listen to Dr. Raghavendra’s messages for International Yoga Day.
More about Dr. Raghavendra Rao
On the Yoga Day here are two messages from Mitra CanCare.
National Doctors’ Day
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