Dr. Pawan Gupta

Dr. Pawan Gupta is a trusted Senior Surgical Oncologist, social activist, and author, engaged in creating awareness and changing the way cancer is perceived in society. He is a renowned transformational speaker on cancer chronic diseases and lifestyle specifically tobacco. Thousands have benefitted from his workshops, seminars, camps, and training programs. He has been featured in Buzz Creator and on many channels on TV.
He is the Founder of ICanCaRe, an Innovative enterprise for Cancer Care and Rehabilitation. Working extensively in Tobacco Cessation data-driven protocol-based intervention through a network of Specialists and experts on ICanCaRe APP, Virtual Clinics, and ICanCaRe National Quitline. National Convenor for Tobacco Cessation courses for the first time in India introduced under Gujarat University
His populist campaigns “WIN OVER CANCER”, “SAVE the Youth – Win over tobacco”, “Chota Daana”, “Catch them Early”, and “My Hygiene My Responsibility” has gained him wide accolades.
In his mission to win over cancer, he has a unique methodological approach to quitting tobacco. The book WIN OVER TOBACCO – MADE EASY is a step-by-step guide for tobacco addicts to overcome their cravings. The Book had more than 10000 Downloads within 30 Days of being made available.
He received the prestigious ICD International Award in 2007, Vivekananda Sister Margarette Award 2017 and Delhi NGO leadership Award 2017, AIECS award 2018, Asia Africa Leadership in Social Innovation 2019, MICC Innovation Award 2019, Rashtriya Prabasi Odia Paribar Award 2019.
Professionally he has conducted more than 11000 cancer surgeries and was a pioneer in establishing and modernizing surgical oncology in some of the major hospitals in Delhi NCR.
He did his graduation and post-graduation from SCB Medical College, Cuttack. He enhanced his surgical skills M.Ch and Fellowship in Surgical Oncology from Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad.
He has held several positions during his career in various hospitals. Dr. Pawan has published 30 papers in National and International journals and is actively involved in several research projects. He is an active member of the Telemedicine Society of India, India Association of Surgical Oncology, Association of Surgeons of India, and Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology. He is seen as a mentor of strayed souls, and a soothing balm to those tormented by cancer.

Control the Cravings – 2nd D of 7D Intervention of Quitting Tobacco and Smoking – Deep Breathing Exercise

This is the one most important armamentarium to control the cravings along with the first D (Drink Plenty of Water). Whatever form of tobacco you have used  – smoke or chew tobacco,  Deep Breathing controls cravings and relaxes you. Stress, tension associated with work or while quitting smoking, light-headedness, loss of concentration, fatigue, weakness- these […]

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Control the Cravings – 1st D of 7D Intervention of Quitting Tobacco and Smoking – Drink Water

Maintaining Hydration is one the most important aspect of Tobacco Cessation – both smoking and chewing. Water plays an immense role in controlling your cravings. When quitting tobacco there is an increase need for water intake. When you have an urge, taking 2 glasses of water can magically relieve your cravings. (related – 7Ds of

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Dry Mouth – Cause, Prevention and Treatment

What is XEROSTOMIA ? Xerostomia is defined as dry-mouth and is often associated with hypofunction of the salivary glands resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.  It may happen due to various medical conditions, a side effect of a wide variety of medications or a side effect of Cancer treatment – radiotherapy to the head

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ICanCaRe 7D Intervention to Quit Tobacco

Ready to Quit tobacco? Tobacco Cessation is a bumpy ride for the users who want to quit tobacco. One needs to be well equipped and prepare themselves for the withdrawal symptoms, which is manageable if you do it with full consciousness as it makes the journey easy and interesting. Withdrawal symptoms can be present in

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Evidence Based Approach for Successfully Quitting Tobacco

Quitting Tobacco is easy but staying quit is difficult! People quit tobacco to restart and this cycle goes on leading to frustration and loss of confidence. With increasing awareness people come to me with “Please don’t tell me why, TELL ME HOW TO QUIT”. Why is it So difficult to quit? Why is it people

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Tobacco Withdrawals – Managing Constipation

Constipation is one of the commonest withdrawal symptoms associated with Long use of tobacco in any form, either smoking or chewing. Most of the tobacco users face this problem and many do not quit because of the fear of suffering from constipation. It is only a temporary withdrawal and can be easily managed with the right home remedies, exercise, diet and medications! Read more to find out how.

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