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..
Cervical Cancer Awareness month
National Cancer Prevention Month (USA)
World Cancer Day
International Childhood Cancer Day
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
International HPV Awareness Day
Purple Day (linked to brain cancer awareness in some communities)
Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
World Ovarian Cancer Day
World Lupus Day (related, not cancer)
Chronic Immunological & Neurological Disease Awareness Day
Cancer Survivors Month (USA)
National Cancer Survivors Day
National Men’s Health Month (includes prostate & testicular cancer)
World Head and Neck Cancer Day
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Week
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Day
Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
National Mammography Day (USA)
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Carcinoid/Neuroendocrine Tumor Awareness Month
World Cancer Awareness Day
World Pancreatic Cancer Day
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Kishore Rao started Indian Cancer Society, Karnataka, in 1986 as a voluntary organisation, and today ICS has offices in Kalaburagi and Mangaluru besides Bengaluru. In 1994 he started Karunashraya in partnership with Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar- a shining example of a cancer hospice across the country. Kishore has been in the not-for-profit sector for the last 35 years.
Jannet Maria Jibu is an MSW graduate in Clinical and Community Practice from Christ University, Bangalore, with a background in Psychology from Delhi University.
Jannet interned at leading hospitals and NGOs, working across mental health, disability support, and women’s rights.
Her passion lies in community upliftment and inclusive care. Jannet brings empathy, initiative, and leadership to every project she takes up.
Dr. Pavithra is an Ayurveda physician holding a BAMS degree from Ramakrishna Ayurveda Medical College, Bangalore. She also has an additional certification, a PG Diploma in clinical research.
With a strong foundation in Ayurvedic medicine and clinical research, Dr. Pavithra brings a unique blend of traditional and evidence-based approaches to healthcare.
Dr. Pavithra specializes in providing adjuvant care, supportive, palliative, end-of-life care, and post-cancer survivorship, contributing to holistic cancer care through Ayurveda.
Dr. Pavan Kumar. H (BDS) graduated in 2024, worked as a consultant Dentist in Ballari, Karnataka, and worked as an Associate Dentist at Swaraj Dental Clinic in Bangalore. He is presently working as a project consultant for TCC at ICS Bangalore.
Dr. Pavan believes in working as a team to reach greater heights. He believes in the core values of positive attitude, optimism and self-respect. He is interested in reading digital medical journals and spending time by researching innovations in digital dentistry.
Dr. Swathi D Acharya, holds a BAMS degree and currently serves as Programme Coordinator at Indian Cancer Society, Bangalore.
With over 5 years of experience in the medical field, her career included roles such as Medical Officer at Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Bangalore, Duty Medical Officer at Pragathi Multi-speciality Hospital Mangalore and RBSK Medical Officer at NRHM Mangalore. Dr. Swathi enjoys drawing and reading books, which complement her passion for holistic well-being.
I am a native of Kalaburagi, with an MSW completed in 2022 and an HRM in 2024. Post graduation, I gained valuable experience working with an NGO dedicated to orphan rehabilitation and have explored various other sectors.
Driven by a passion for public service, I found the ideal platform at ICS, where I joined as a Medical Social Worker in May 2024 to contribute to public health. In my free time, I enjoy reading magazines, newspapers, and listening to music for relaxation.
Shrinidhi N. Naikal is an alumnus of Nutan Vidyalaya Commerce College, Kalaburagi. He has served as a Senior Coordinator in the magazine section of Ramoji Film City, and was the Regional Coordinator at Blue Star India Ltd., Hyderabad. Shrinidhi has volunteered at ICS from 2007 uptil June 2023. From June 2023, Shrinidhi has taken the role of the Regional Coordinator at ICS, Kalaburagi.
Dr. Ashwini from Kalaburgi graduated with a BAMS degree in 2023. She then interned at the HCG Cancer Hospital, Bangalore and gaining valuable experience in Radiation Oncology. She has participated in multiple medical camps with ICS with focus on community health and cancer awareness. Dr. Ashwini is a Project Coordinator at ICS, Kalaburagi since August 2024 and is committed to promote cancer prevention. Dr. Ashwini is a passionate singer and a state level Yoga player.
Dr. Guru Suhas. P has an undergraduate degree in Dental Sciences from Oxford College of Dental Sciences Bangalore and followed it up with a Masters in Public Health Dentistry from Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences. He then worked as faculty in Maruthi Dental College. He joined the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as a Project scientist for little over two years. He has now found his passion in Indian Cancer Society and wants to help spread awareness about cancer.