Activities
Cancer Awareness
Over a million people, in India, are being diagnosed with cancer every year, and this number is rising. With advances made in the medical field, many types of cancer can now be treated if the cancer is detected in the early stage. Unfortunately, about 70% of cancer patients in India, consult a doctor at a stage when chances of recovery are poor. Awareness about cancer motivates a person to lead a healthy lifestyle and seek early medical attention if needed.
We conduct
- Anti-Tobacco Awareness workshops in schools and colleges.
- Cancer Awareness talks in corporates and communities.
- Events – Anti-Tobacco Rallies, Walkathons, Skits and flash mobs.
- Share Cancer Awareness videos on social media and mass media.
The objectives of these sessions are to
- Educate people that while there are non-modifiable risks there are also modifiable risks which help reduce chances of cancer.
- One-third of cancer instances can be prevented by maintaining a healthy diet, healthy weight, regular physical activity.
- Reduce mortality associated with cancer by helping people recognise early signs and symptoms associated with cancer.
- Teach simple Breast Self examination techniques, as well as Oral Self examination process.
- Dispel myths, fears, half-truths about cancer. Assure that Cancer is not a curse.
- Reduce instances of cancer.
Calendar of Special days, weeks and months:
- January – Cervical Cancer Awareness month
- 4th Feb – World Cancer Day
- 15th Feb – International Childhood Cancer Day
- 8th Mar – International Women’s Day
- 7th Apr – World Health Day
- 24th April to 30th April – World Immunization Week
- 12th May – International Nurses Day
- 31st May – World No Tobacco Day
- 5th June – Survivors Day
- 26th June – International Day against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking
- 1st July – Doctors Day
- 1st Aug to 7th Aug – World Breast Feeding week
- 12th Aug – International Youth Day
- October – Breast Cancer Awareness month
- 17th Nov – Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action
Message to youth -STOP BEFORE YOU START!
- 80% of oral cancer is directly attributable to tobacco use
- Cigarettes, beedis, hookah, AND khaini, zarda, gutka are all addictive
- Cigarettes contain 50 cancer causing chemicals
Currently, we operate in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Kalaburagi and Dharwad. We have also conducted a good number of online awareness sessions for participants across the country.
If you would like to participate in a session or would like to have us conduct a session in your School/College/Institution/Community/Office, do contact us with details about the
intended audience and possible dates.
