Indian
Cancer Society
Registration No:
About Us: The
Indian Cancer Society - the National Anti-Cancer Association
of our country, was established way back in 1951. It is a
registered Public Trust under the Bombay Public Trust Act
1950 and the Societies Registration Act of 1860. It's
various activities are listed below:
The society undertakes total care of the poor cancer
patients of our country by proferring food, medicines,
transport, prostheses, colostomy bags, counseling services,
social welfare and job placement services. It also helps
cancer patients to be self- employed particularly those who
come from the rural areas.
The society established a Rehabilitation Centre at
Parel, Mumbai in 1958 which is the first and the largest of
its kind in Asia. The society also undertakes numerous
programmes and projects to educate the public about the
factors relevant to cancer and conducts continuing
educational courses for doctors.
The society established the First Cancer Chemotherapy
and Cytology Facilities at the Tata Memorial Hospital,
Mumbai in 1956. This was first of its kind in India at that
time.
The society established the First Population based
Cancer Registry in India, at Mumbai, in 1961 and later set
up branches in Pune, Aurangabad and Nagpur. Cancer
registration entails correct documentation giving details of
the disease by type and site about each and every cancer
patient resident in the region being surveyed. This is a
research project which gives appropriate information about
all patients suffering from cancer in population groups of
various sites.
Cancer Detection is conducted through numerous clinics
and by utilizing a Mobile motorized unit which is taken to
factory and office sites in Greater Mumbai, Thane and other
regions all over Maharashtra for cancer check-up
examinations.
The society has several Branches and Affiliates in
metropolitan cities spread all over India.
A Clinical unit, The Lady Ratan Tata Medical and
Research Centre, was established in Mumbai in 1986. This
centre is fully equipped to offer the latest technology for
diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The diagnostic wing
consists of various Imaging Units including a C.T.Scan unit.
The Pathology Department is equipped with up-to-date
computerized equipments to ensure sensitivity and speed and
to achieve the most accurate results. Some of the staff
members are also engaged in Clinical Research activities in
the various departments. The Therapeutic wing consisting of
Cobalt-60 and Selectron units provide outpatient treatment
for cancer patients.
A Unique Cancer Insurance scheme has
been evolved. Under this scheme, the members of the society
can receive coverage of upto Rs. 75,000/-. towards
diagnostic and therapeutic charges incurred, in case they
are affected by cancer.
The society publishes "THE INDIAN JOURNAL
OF CANCER" which has won international
recognition. It is the only professional cancer journal
being published in India.
Projects/Achievements:
. Rehabilitation Centre received
provisional licence from Rehabilitation Council of India as
a sheltered workshop
. Six staff members were deputed for training for
under Bridge Course as required by Rehabilitation
Co-ordination India Act 1992
. Rehabilitation Centre participated in an exhibition
organised by Central Social Welfare Board, New Delhi
. Presentation of Mahindra Commander Jeep by the Corporation
Bank to Indian Cancer Society
1999 Rehabilitation Centre received award from Magnum
Foundation, Nagpur for outstanding work in Rehabilitation of
the cancer patients
. For the fist time creative workshops for children and
youth cancer patients to develop their talents organised by
the Rehabilitation Centre
. 2000 A Magic Show by World famous child Magician organised
for children cancer patients.
Services:
Cancer Registry:
The Cancer Registry has been collecting all essential data
pertaining to cancer patients, in the resident population of
the respective areas. The registry collects information,
analyzes it, and produces a report which is presented to the
Indian Council of Medical Research. This report presents
information like number of cancer cases registered, cancer
rate in men, women and children, number of deaths registered
due to cancer, common cancer site in men, common cancer site
is women etc.
Bombay Cancer Registry
Dr. Balkrishna B. Yeole.
Indian Cancer Society,
74, Jerbai Wadia Road, Parel, Mumbai - 400 012.
Tel: (91-22) 2412 2351.
Fax: (91-22) 2412 2351.
e-mail: bcrics@vsnl.com
Cancer Detection Centres:
There are 5 Cancer Detection Centres of Indian Cancer
Society in Greater Mumbai. The primarily function of these
centres is to create cancer awareness in the public and
provide routine cancer check-ups. The main activities
carried out by the Cancer Detection Centres include:
Public awareness for importance of cancer check-up by means
of posters, advertisements, exhibitions etc.
Clinical examination of persons coming for cancer check-up
by ear, nose, throat surgeons, general surgeons and
gynaecologists
Routine Blood count
X-ray examination of chest
Pap smear test for women
Mobile Cancer Detection Unit:
The real tragedy about cancer is that it begins with very
minor symptoms or none at all. Therefore the best way to
guard against cancer is to have a regular yearly cancer
check-up examination. Even though the very word
"Cancer" sends shiver down the spine of the
people, nevertheless they are generally found to be
reluctant to go in for a regular periodic cancer check up on
their own due to various factors.
Cancer Awareness Programmes:
Diagnostic and Therapeutic
Facilities - LRTM & RC
Rehabilitation of Cancer Patients
Cancer Risk Insurance
Clinical Study Group
The Indian Journal of Cancer
Patient Education
Help Needed:
Volunteers: yes
Donations-in-kind: yes
Services needed: yes
Advisors / Mentors needed: yes
Jobs Available: yes
Contact Details:
Indian Cancer Society
Lady Ratan Tata Medical & Research Centre
M. Karve Road, Cooperage, Bombay 400021
Phone: 91-22-202 9941 / 2
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