Indian Cancer Society:
The origins
Integrated Activities at ICS
To Be The Beacon Of Hope Against Cancer
Dr. D. J. Jussawalla and Mr. Naval Tata founded Indian Cancer Society in 1951 as India’s first voluntary, non-profit organization for Awareness, Detection, Cure and Survivorship of Cancer affected people. Indian Cancer Society began its Karnataka chapter in 1986. It was started by Kishore Rao with a handful of volunteers, and today with its base in Bengaluru, ICS Karnataka has two outreach offices in Mangaluru and Kalaburagi.
How can you help?
VOLUNTEER
Indian Cancer Society is always in need of motivated, dedicated volunteers to help spread the organization's message and participate in on-ground activities.
DONATE
Indian Cancer Society is able to function on the strength of donations it gets. Every rupee donated goes a long way in helping needy patients.
Impact
(As on 1st April 2025)
awareness camps
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Gallery
Current Initiatives and Updates
By Alpa Dharamshi Today’s counselling session left an imprint on my heart, one that I will carry with me for a long time. I had the honour of meeting a mother and daughter, both of them fighting their own battles…
By SATISH RAO – Prostate Cancer Survivor / Warrior and Volunteer at Indian Cancer Society, Bengaluru What is the Prostate gland ?? The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland in the male reproductive system, located below the bladder and in front…
A Challenging but Triumphant Personal Story of a Teacher The entire world changed when I was diagnosed with the big, scary “C” word - cancer. Life often moves so fast. Between work, family, and daily responsibilities, we rarely pause to…
By Ramendra Kumar I was diagnosed with stage II colon cancer in November 2021. Immediately after the verdict, I raved and ranted. I don’t smoke. I don’t drink. I’m healthy. I exercise regularly. So why me? I went through the…
By Alpa Dharamshi The lady was very beautiful looking and had long hair almost touching her knees. I couldn't resist myself, but my eyes immediately saw her beautiful black and silky hair. She looked very disturbed. She entered our…
By Alpa Dharamshi A cancer diagnosis changes lives. Feelings of shock, fear and uncertainty can overwhelm not only the patient but their entire family. A patient may react strongly to changes in the body, feel anxious about treatment and its…
Oncologists rarely pass a day without hearing a patient wonder “why me? Why did I get cancer?” As valid as the question is, rarely do we have an accurate answer. Most have lived their lives in moderation, perhaps never…
I vividly remember the day, as if it was just yesterday. I was preparing to go for a vacation when I first detected the lump. My mind was filled with an array of conflicting thoughts, as I had to catch…
Compassion fatigue is a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others, often described as the NEGATIVE COST OF CARING. It is sometimes referred to as secondary traumatic stress…
Connecting with a 52-year-old patient with advanced stage of Brain tumour proved to be a challenge. When prompted, she was able to share her thoughts, feelings and wishes. She talked in a feeble voice about her belief of a speedy cure…
Videos and Blogs
Videos
Blogs
Sign Language
By Alpa Dharamshi - The lady was very beautiful looking and had long hair almost touching her knees. I couldn’t resist myself, but my eyes immediately saw...
I survived Cancer. Now I am spreading positivity
By Ramendra Kumar - I looked at my wife, Madhavi, and my children, Ankita and Aniket, and I found their faces crumpled. It was as if they were seeing my own death...
